What better way to start building your antique collection than by learning about the different categories of antiques and vintage items? Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced collector, Here will give you a crash course on the world of antiques and help you determine which pieces are the most valuable.
“It’s cookie baking time!” Growing up, most people loved hearing this. Today, cookies may not be a holiday or special occasion thing only. Rather, everyday is a special occasion and so we would make cookies … Read more
You probably have never thought much about grandma’s glass paperweight or even the shiny one in your not-so-young boss’s office, have you? But it did spark some level of curiosity in you, so much that … Read more
Whether eyewear fashion designers keep rolling out newer and trendier eyeglasses or replicate iconic ones by famous designers, old eyeglasses will always be a treasure to antiquarians and vintage wear enthusiasts. These folks have one … Read more
With its history going back to 1948, NASCAR has been around for close to a century. While numerous drivers have shown their prowess on the NASCAR tracks, two people have their imprint in people’s minds—Dale … Read more
The first chalkware figurines appeared in 1770, sold by Henry Christian Gayer. Initially, Henry Christian Gayer advertised chalkware figurines as plaster figurines. However, chalkware soon became known as the “poor man’s porcelain” because it was … Read more
While cigar smoking is not as prevalent as it was once, it may surprise you that individuals are still attracted to special cigar packages over a hundred years old. For this reason, the value of … Read more
Cast iron skillets survive for centuries—when taken care of, they get better with time. Old, well-seasoned cast iron skillets feature a non-stick patina that makes them more attractive to collectors. New kitchenware collectors, however, often … Read more
You might want to reconsider your opinion if you believe stamp collecting is only for amateurs and not something a wise investor would explore. You will soon learn the truth in this stamps collecting price … Read more
Coming a long way from where it started, skateboarding has now become a lifestyle sport rather than just a cultural one. The sport first lifted off in California in the 1950s when surfers wanted to … Read more
Are you an antique collector looking to buy an antique gun and want to know the many types, how to identify one, and the market worth of antique guns? Or do you own an antique … Read more