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Whether you enjoy collecting antiques, stamps, sports cards, coins or fossils, eHow’s collectibles experts share the collector’s enthusiasm for finding that rare item. Enjoy getting your hands and knees dirty while digging through dusty boxes of old albums? eHow’s got a treasure trove of record collecting How Tos. Do you like to collect postcards? Get tips on the third largest collectible hobby in the world at eHow. From collecting comic books and vintage toys to stockpiling cigars and Hollywood memorabilia, eHow’s got the information you’re trying to hunt down.

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  • How to Install a Balance Wheel in a Mantel Clock

    A mantel clock is small mechanical clock. A spring supplies power to a set of internal gears, while a pendulumlike device regulates the time. In older models (pre-20th century), this device was an...

  • How to Identify Vintage Mantel Clock

    Vintage mantel clocks are mechanical timepieces originally designed to be displayed on fireplace mantels. Their small size---generally not much more than a foot in height---also makes them ideal...

  • How to Find the Value of Vintage Woodard Daisy Pattern Patio Furniture

    When it comes to pricing that antique Woodard patio set, you don't want to entrust a family heirloom to any Joe off the street. It's important to find someone who will give you an honest and...

  • Information on Weetabix Collectibles

    Weetabix, a British ceral manufacturer, has been marketing its products for years using collectible items such as cereal box cutouts or redeem-by-mail promotions. Because of their long and...

  • How to Find Out What Kind of Shotgun I Have

    Not only can you see old and brand-new guns at gun collecting and trade shows, you also can get your gun identified. Shotguns are one type of gun that all look very similar. Shotguns usually have...

  • How to Collect and Identify Flowers

    The collection and identification of flowers is an inexpensive activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The best way to store flowers for identification purposes is to build a simple...

  • How to Identify Case Knives

    W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. has produced many types of folding and fixed-blade knives since 1889. They are highly collectible---the Case Collectors Club has about 18,000 members, who collect...

  • How to Know Antique Values

    You have a family heirloom and want to know what it is worth. You reall y like something but do not want to over pay. Sound familiar, a little research will help.

  • How to Find Information on Antique Rocking Chairs

    Rocking chairs are classic Americana. Benjamin Franklin is often noted as the originator of the rocking chair but documentation shows that a cabinetmaker by the name of William Savery may have...

  • About Case Knives

    Case knives are manufactured by the W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, based in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Case knives are handmade and collectible, distinguished by high-quality steel and mostly...

  • How to Date Case Knives

    The W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. has produced folding and fixed-blade knives since 1889. Case knives are highly-sought collectibles, and enthusiasts collect them by model (or pattern), by...

  • How to Collect Charger Plates

    A charger plate is an over-sized plate usually in a bright color or with intricate decorative patterns. The charger plate sits beneath the main course plate and it both adorns the table and...

  • How to Make a Magic the Gathering Warrior Deck

    The warriors unite in this deck. This deck has some powerful warriors as well as warriors that come out as quickly as you can tap a card. The balance of which will keep your opponents on their...

  • How to Make a Magic the Gathering Druid Deck

    This deck is very much a theme deck. The keystone card is the Helix Pinnacle . Now, I know what you’re thinking, 100 tower tokens? It seems like a pretty steep goal. I will admit I’ve never done...

  • How to Recycle Old Records

    While some people still listen to their old vinyl records, many find themselves with albums that are warped, badly scratched, or simply no longer wanted. When it comes to recycling vinyl albums,...

  • How to Repair a Pendulum on a Grandfather Clock

    Grandfather clocks are tall mechanical clocks. Weights supply power to a system of internal gears. The time itself is regulated by a pendulum. As the pendulum swings from side to side, it advances...

  • How to Clean Vogue Ginny Dolls

    Doll collecting has been a rewarding hobby for hundreds of years. The history of the Vogue Ginny Doll extends back to the 1920s, when a young lady who made dress clothes for children shrank her...

  • How to Collect Antique Buttons

    Buttons have been appreciated and collected for centuries. Collecting them is an inexpensive hobby compared with most, and they don't occupy a lot of space. According to the National Button...

  • How to Get The Best Deal at an Estate Sale

    Its even better than yard sales and that is estate sales. You will love this sale, its when entire contents of house are up for grabs. There is so much to choose from and you can uncover fabulous...

  • How to Tell Reproduction Pottery, Roseville, Weller, Hull and More

    You want to start collecting a certain type of pottery but do not want to get ripped off. Try these easy tips.

  • How to find vintage Christmas tree ornaments

    Vintage Christmas Ornaments are in vogue right now but can be hard to find! Boost your search by following these handy tips!

  • How to Make a Stamp Zoo

    Collecting animal stamps for a stamp zoo is a fun hobby suitable for adults and children. Many countries have placed animals on their stamps either to highlight unique or important animals in...

  • How to Start Collecting Writing Pens

    Are you drawn to fine writing instruments? Maybe you find the craftsmanship and artistry appealing. Or you like the feel of ink flowing from a fountain pen. And there's the romantic and historic...

  • How to Clean & Restore Antique Crocks

    Stoneware, thicker than porcelain, is heavy, non-porous and fired at high temperatures. Generally, stoneware is gray but can vary in color according to the type of clay used. Stoneware has been...

  • How to Find the Value of Mikasa China

    Mikasa began in the 1930s as an international trading company in Secaucus, New Jersey. In 1948, the company added ceramic dinnerware to its product line. Mikasa never manufactured its dishes,...

  • How to Restore Old Wicker

    True wicker furniture is fashioned from natural materials, such as flexible branches, vines or grasses, and can be plainly woven or sport intricate designs. When wicker furniture is left in wet or...

  • How to Collect Glass Paperweights

    Paperweights have been recognized as an art form from as early as 1925 and are more decorative than practical. Encased in a hemispheric dome of glass or crystal, one can see magnification of an...

  • How to Restore Old Tools

    Old, antique and vintage tools include shovels, chisels, drill bits, saws, planes and more. Generally, old tools are made from wood and iron. Vintage tools accumulate dirt and rust and need...

  • How to Collect Karastan Rugs

    Karastan rugs, first made in 1928, are machine-made oriental designs. Using a machine-driven loom, Karastan re-created the complexities of a hand-woven rug. Carpets from Karastan cover floors from...

  • How to Collect Brown Drip Hull Pottery

    The Hull Pottery Company, which operated from 1905 to 1986 in Crooksville, Ohio, manufactured a popular dinnerware line known as the House 'n Garden Brown Drip line. Original production of Brown...

  • How to Sell Acrylic Stamps

    Many scrapbook enthusiasts prefer acrylic stamps to decorate their creations due to the stamps' translucent nature. The market shows a high demand for these popular craft materials that some...

  • How to Collect Marbles

    Collect marbles for beauty or investment. Antique marbles are still available, and contemporary art glass marbles are being made daily. Some of the best glass artisans of today are making...

  • How to Get Free Stuff Online and Elsewhere

    Isn't it nice to get free stuff? It's especially useful during an economically depressed time. In this article, I will show you all the tricks to getting free stuff, online, and elsewhere.

  • How to Find the Value of Sterling Silverware

    Sterling silver is generally divided into two categories: holloware (shaped pieces such as teapots, bowls and plates) and flatware (flat items such as knives, spoons and forks). Much of the...

  • How to Preserve Family Bibles

    Your beautiful family Bible is special not just because of your family's religious heritage and the message inside, but also because of its physical beauty--which may include gilt edges and...

  • How to Make a Gravity Feed Coin Sorter

    Loose change is a hassle. Lots of people do not even like carrying it around, so it accumulates in jars, bottles and bowls at home. You probably have enough loose change around your home to take...

  • How to Find Antique Eye Glasses

    Eyeglasses have been around since 1286 when they were invented in Pisa, Italy. If you depend on glasses to see long distances or to read or do close work, you appreciate what a wonderful invention...

  • How to Find the Watermark on Old Stamps

    A watermark is a nearly invisible impression made into stamp paper that is used to identify where the stamp was made. Over the course of history, many postage stamps have been printed with...

  • How to Date Old Chairs

    You may want to know the date of an old, antique or vintage chair because you want to sell it. Alternatively you may just be curious about that old chair of Grandma's. Finding the date, or...

  • How to Tell If a Tea Set Is Silver or Just Silver Plated?

    A gleaming silver tea set adds elegance to any home and can be a family heirloom. Sterling silver sets are made of a silver alloy that is at least 92.5 percent silver; the rest of the alloy is...

  • How to Select a Rare Book Conservator

    By definition, a conservator is a person who is commissioned to preserve and/or restore certain items of value such as works of art and rare books. A rare book conservator uses methods and...

  • How to Repair Pottery

    Have a family heirloom that has got a chip or needs a repair. Don't throw it away fix it.

  • How to Start Collecting Coins

    Coin collecting can be a very rewarding hobby. Collecting coins can be a an investment in the future if you purchase gold and silver specialty coins. But you can avoid the expense and start your...

  • How to Remove Wine Residue From Old Bottles

    Wine bottles are often reused in craft projects. Crafters will learn that wine bottles need to be thoroughly cleaned before beginning their craft. Collectors, too, find that to properly display...

  • How to Tell If Marbles Are Worthless

    Marbles are not just a childhood plaything. Many of the American marble-manufacturers were put out of business in the 1950s, which means the marbles they produced are now considered rare. That...

  • How to Identify the Age of an Anchor Hocking Pattern

    In 1937 the Hocking Glass Company and Anchor Cap and Closure Corporation merged, forming the Anchor Hocking company. This company is still operating today, under new ownership, in Lancaster, Ohio....

  • How to Collect Wash Basins

    Collecting wash basins is a unique hobby that can have lucrative rewards. Wash basins were a staple household good worldwide until the invention of modern plumbing. Collections formed around one...

  • How to Preserve Baseball Cards

    Since they were first introduced in the mid-1860s, baseball cards have come a long way. They've gone from advertising for businesses and baseball teams to childhood collectibles to a big business....

  • How to Clean Antique Hair Brushes

    Antique hair brushes are some of the loveliest types of antiques around. Some are plated in real silver with ornate designs; others have porcelain backs with detailed patterns or intricate floral...

  • How to Create a Coin Navy

    Start your own navy on coins. Your topical coin collection covering ships, boats, canoes, and anything else that floats will provide hours of enjoyment to you and your child. Coin collecting is...

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