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Creative usages of Novelty License Plates - Jenny Yoon
In modern society, creativity and uniqueness are the essential value to create wealth. New ideas are produced everyday and in every sector of industry. If vehicle license plates are attached to motor vehicles for official identification purposes, novelty license plates are used to express the... Submitted 2 years 184 days ago.

The Story of Swarovski Crystal - Scott Bailey
An inspiring story is that of the formation of the Swarovski Crystal Company. Not many know that this modern day luxury brand was brought into existence from a son of a glass cutter in Austria. Starting off by gaining valuable experience in his father's small workshop, he went on to create an... Submitted 2 years 275 days ago.

Badges That Won The West - Tombstone Marshal's Badge - JoAnn Graham
The Tombstone, Arizona U.S. Marshal's Badge recalls the mining town of Tombstone, with its storied Boot Hill Cemetery and Gunfight at the OK Corral. Even though history records several gunfights with more combatants and a much higher body count, the OK Corral shoot-out is acknowledged by... Submitted 2 years 351 days ago.

Badges That Won The West - Texas Ranger's Badge - - JoAnn Graham
The Texas Ranger badge is the emblem of a proud tradition of service that began 185 years ago and continues today. Rugged frontier Indian fighters, revolutionaries, detectives and lawmen--the Texas Rangers are the stuff of Western Legend. The Texas Rangers had its beginnings as a citizen... Submitted 2 years 351 days ago.

Badges That Won The West - Pony Express Messenger Badge - JoAnn Graham
The image of the intrepid messenger riding alone through all kinds of weather, across prairie and desert and over mountains in all kinds of weather is certainly enough to fire the imagination. But maybe the Pony Express looms large in our national psyche because it was a monumental... Submitted 2 years 351 days ago.

Antique Japanese Pottery: Collecting the Pre-Ceramic Ancient Past - - Gust Lenglet
Age, naturally, plays a factor in the value of any Japanese antiques to collectors. More than that however, there are multiple questions regarding the quality, past owners, aesthetic beauty, and so on that can also influence the prestige' in which a given item of antique Japanese pottery is... Submitted 3 years 77 days ago.

How to Store Your Doll Collection - Laura Du Toit
Storage of your doll collection is inevitable to occur at some stage. This may be a result of moving home or purely because your doll collection has grown beyond the point where you have sufficient suitable available space to display your entire doll collection. Irreparable damage that could... Submitted 3 years 105 days ago.

From King Tut to Alan Greenspan: Gold is All the Rage - - Bo Carpenter
Since the beginning of recorded civilization, men have espoused gold's significance, beauty and worth in cultures the world over. Democritus, ancient Greek philosopher, wrote: "Gold is the sovereign of all sovereigns." English writer and social commentator Charles Dickens coined the phrase, "As... Submitted 3 years 124 days ago.

A Brief History of Fantasy Swords - - Mindy Callaway
Fantasy swords are more than just mystical weapons. They bring to mind visions of knights, gladiators, ninjas, Vikings, and warriors. Our imagination begins to run wild at the mere mention of fantasy swords. There' s quite a bit skill required to become a sword craftsman. These breathtaking... Submitted 3 years 126 days ago.

Collecting Western Belt Buckles - Darlene Anderson
As the popularity of Western style grows, so does the fashion and accessories of that style. Western Belt Buckles are currently going through a fashion revival. Today Western Belt Buckles are worn proudly by our president, the governor of California as well as celebrities and movie stars and... Submitted 3 years 213 days ago.

Collecting Decorative Night Lights - Daniela Colleo
Finding the right night light is easy and can be also very interesting. The market offers a huge variety of night lights, some of which are really beautiful and can turn into collectibles. In fact there are many enthusiasts who started collecting decorative night lights specializing into a very... Submitted 3 years 240 days ago.

The Sentimental Dickens - - Bruce Hollingdrake
Charles Dickens, perhaps the greatest writer of serialized novels of all time, was at times criticized for being too sentimental. Considering where he came from and all he had to overcome in his life, especially at such a young age, shouldn't the more sentimental aspects of his writings be... Submitted 3 years 295 days ago.

Dave Longaberger: Founder Of The Longaberger Company - Scott Bailey
In 1934, Dave Longaberger was born to J.W. and Bonnie Longaberger. The fifth of twelve children, Dave often accompanied his father to the family basket-making business. However, those trips ended when, in 1955, his father closed up shop. Eighteen years later, Dave decided to revive the family... Submitted 4 years 34 days ago.

All About Barbie Doll Collecting - Why Is Barbie So Popular? - Terry Edwards
Have you ever asked yourself why Barbie doll collecting is so popular? What drives tens of thousands of people to snap up every type of Barbie doll imaginable? Barbie Was Brilliantly Marketed Mattel learned early on exactly how to market the Barbie doll. No other doll maker has come close... Submitted 4 years 239 days ago.

Collecting Character Pocket Watches - Steve Michael
There is really nothing "mickey mouse" about a Mickey Mouse pocket watch. There is a huge area of collectibles centered on the Mickey Mouse pocket watch and associated cartoon character genre. Since the creation of Mickey Mouse in the 1930s, the idea that these characters should be immortalised... Submitted 5 years 213 days ago.

Chickering & Sons Grand Piano - Veronica Barron
The year was 1923 when a nation-wide observance of the Jonas Chickering Centennial marked the completion of a full century of artistic musical venture of the Chickering house, Calvin Coolidge, then Vice-President, was main speaker at the banquet in Boston on April 21st. Jonas Chickering was... Submitted 327 days 18 hours ago.

Antique Tiffany Floor Lamps - - Matt Smart
This could be you place to purchase one of the most stylish lamps we have known- An Antique Tiffany Style Lamp. Antique Tiffany style lamps are renowned for being the most stylish glass shaded lamps of all time. They were designed in the very early nineteen twenties. Some even say that it was... Submitted 355 days 18 hours ago.

Add Style to Your Home With Antique Lamps - - Matt Smart
Tiffany Lamps can add a very elegant way of styling up homes interiors and offices. The lamps can posses a subtle way about them, a unique position that brings about a timeless look and warmth in the interior of a room. Antique table lamps however go one step higher. They not only add the... Submitted 355 days 18 hours ago.

How To Care For Your Table Lamp - - Matt Smart
Antique furniture needs special care and attention and so do accessories like an Antique table lamp. Lamps add a lot of functional value and appeal to a room but we should understand that over time they collect dust, dirt and are prone to other maintenance related problems. This not only hampers... Submitted 355 days 18 hours ago.

How To Choose Your Next Antique Lamp - - Matt Smart
When you choose your lighting – think functionality. Lighting can be exciting, fun and immensely creative. When using lighting for decorating purposes, not can you only make it look beautiful however you can capture. This is why we get excited when the Christmas tree lights are turned... Submitted 355 days 18 hours ago.

Collecting Real Photo Postcards - RPPC - Teresa Davis
In 1903, the Eastman Kodak company introduced their first postcard format camera. The camera was designed to use postcard-size film. This would allow the general public to be able to take photographs, get them printed on postcard backs and mail them out to family and friends. Postage to mail a... Submitted 1 year 129 days ago.

The History of the Anchor Hocking Glass Company - Teresa Davis
Anchor Hocking is the second largest glassware supplier in the United States . The company manufactures glass beverage ware, candle holders, serving ware, ovenware, storage ware and lighting components. They make glass items for retail, specialty businesses and hospital needs. Almost all of... Submitted 1 year 129 days ago.

How To Find Arrowheads - - Joseph Long
Still trying to figure out how to find arrowheads? There is no real secret to a successful arrowhead hunt; it takes some skill and a little bit of luck. But, following these tips will give you the upper-hand on your next arrowhead hunting adventure. The important advice I can give is that you... Submitted 1 year 245 days ago.

The Tiffany Lamp: Vision and Craftsmanship Created an Enduring Legacy in Stained Glass - - Rob Mabry
An art that was not mass or machine produced; the Tiffany Lamp established its pedigree as meticulously created furnishings that were themselves pieces of art. Louis C. Tiffany's watchful eye ensured that his vision was perfectly executed by his team of more than 300 artists within Tiffany... Submitted 2 years 129 days ago.

Here's Which Gold Krugerrands Are Considered The Most Valuable - - Christina Goldman
South Africa Gold Krugerand Coins are the gold bullion coins found, minted and sold in South Africa. This country happens to be the one of the largest producers of gold in the world since there is an abundant supply of these precious metals that come from the deep mines surrounding... Submitted 2 years 276 days ago.