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Madame Alexander Doll - Scarlett - Joyce Boulan
One of my favorite vintage Madame Alexander dolls is Scarlett. December 1939 was the debut of the new line of Madame Alexander composition Scarlett O’Hara dolls. These exquisite dolls were the first creations to portray the beauty and intrigue of our favorite Southern Belle. Madame Alexander... Submitted 4 years 190 days ago.

Antique German Dolls – A little Bit of History - Jayne Cremasco
From the 1840’s through until the early 1920’s, some of the most beautiful dolls ever created, were produced in Germany . The earliest dolls, often referred to as Parian (meaning untinted bisque) were created in famous pottery factories in Copenhagen and in Dresden . These dolls had beautifully... Submitted 4 years 277 days ago.

Clock Dials - How To Restore An Antique Clock Dial - Sarah Stewart
The dial of a clock is usually the first thing to get dirty or discoloured, especially if winding is done by opening a door in the front. A marked improvement can be effected by fixing a new dial made in the manner to be described. First take off the minute hand. Sometimes this is only... Submitted 5 years 151 days ago.

The History of Postcards - Nancee Belshaw
PIONEER ERA (1893-1898) This era began when vendors and exhibitors at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago (May 1893) started selling picture postcards. They gained popularity and helped keep postcards in circulation. They are fairly scarce and have combinations of the following distinctions:... Submitted 5 years 223 days ago.

Collecting Fine Art Paintings - Richard Young
Whether you're seeking original paintings or art prints from noted artists or even inexpensive reproductions, the more information you have the better decisions you will make concerning selection, condition, conservation, and framing of the pieces you'll acquire. The cardinal rule is to... Submitted 5 years 242 days ago.

Obtain Sports Autographs Without Breaking A Sweat - Jobby
Autograph collecting has become an extremely popular pastime among sports fans. Whether it be baseball, basketball, racing, football or hockey, obtaining your favorite athlete’s autograph can be both a fun and rewarding hobby. And, surprisingly enough, it’s not as difficult as you may think. If... Submitted 6 years 20 days ago.

Discovering Magnets and Their Many Uses - Sara Jenkins
Magnets are very fascinating and interesting elements. They have been used for so many functions as well as for having fun. Toying around with magnets can provide entertainment for children and adults alike. Playing with their incredible capabilities makes one at awe it’s like magic how they... Submitted 6 years 96 days ago.

Antique Lamps – The Dragon and the Pearl - - Maurice Robertson
Mankind has always developed mythologies in an effort to explain and understand his place in the world. This has led to the development of abstract thoughts and ideas that require symbols to bring the ideas into form. The most ancient of these mythological symbols is the Chinese dragon. Chinese... Submitted 328 days 8 hours ago.

A Victorian Family Bible Repair From The Bibles Point Of View - - Richard Norman
I was bound in 1857. I had been purchased new by my family from a stationer. So I am about 150 years old. The leather that covers me has rotted; the atmosphere during the 1900's was full of dilute sulphuric acid, caused by the massive burning of fossil fuels, that, plus other factors has... Submitted 1 year 161 days ago.

Some tips and tricks for your next Antique Hunting Trip - Dean Cato
Rare Antiques and Vintage Collectibles Here are some tips and pointers when pursing the fascinating field of Antiques and Collectibles Dating Antique Porcelain 1. All Antique porcelain after 1891 was required to have the COUNTRY OF ORIGIN clearly displayed. The McKinley tariff of 1890... Submitted 1 year 208 days ago.

Antique Lamps – An Antique Lamp with a Message! - - Maurice Robertson
We have all heard about the "message in a bottle". Here we look at an antique lamp with an ancient message! The story of Siddhartha's transformation into the Lord Buddha, meaning " one who has awakened", is well known to both the East as well as the West, with a growing Western interest in... Submitted 1 year 287 days ago.

Antique Lamps - Peking Glass - - Maurice Robertson
In our modern world, glass is an every day part of life, but this was not always so. The elegant and ethereal medium known as "glass" is simply and basically made of sand and, or, silica and a flux; sodium or potassium. These elements fuse together when melted at a very high temperature... Submitted 1 year 287 days ago.

Antique Lamps – Blue and White Is Always Right! - - Maurice Robertson
Why is blue and white so popular? Blue & white has been popular for hundreds of years, with its fresh appeal never being out of fashion. It's interesting, but when we speak of blue and white, we nearly always think of blue and white "china" i.e., pottery and porcelain. The evolution of this ever... Submitted 1 year 289 days ago.

Antique Lamps with a French Royal Story - - Maurice Robertson
The importance of interior lighting is an undisputed fact with the table lamp making a major contribution. The illumination of a room, hall or living space, is only half the story, for a lamp, when viewed as more than "just lighting" can serve, along with pictures and antiques, not only as a... Submitted 1 year 289 days ago.

Chango Mezcalero: Pottery Mezcal Bottle from Oaxaca - Alvin Starkman
Oaxacan Clay Spirits Container Has a Curious History in San Bartolo Coyotepec Alvin Starkman, M.A., LL.B. Chango Mezcalero has become a very collectible folk art item whose history has been recounted infrequently, if at all. While by all accounts it originated in the State of Oaxaca... Submitted 2 years 25 days ago.

The Duel That Changed American History - JoAnn Graham
The most famous duel fought on American soil was undoubtedly that between sitting Vice President Aaron Burr and Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. It was a duelthat very likely changed the course of American history. Aaron Burr was a hero of the American Revolution, a brilliant... Submitted 2 years 351 days ago.

Baccarat Perfume Bottles - - LAWRENCE CARTER
.25oz of Baccarat's perfume Les Larmes Sacres de Thebes costs over $1000.00 at Harrods in London. The expensive price is due to the Egyptian-style Baccarat crystal bottle and the frankincense and myrrh contained in the perfume. Baccarat perfume bottles are just as popular with many collectors... Submitted 3 years 68 days ago.

Easy Display Tips For Your Collectibles - - Connie Raines
During the Victorian era, people were very big on collecting. In our modern world, we do not have as much time or space to put into this particular pastime, however, if you value your treasures as a piece of history, you have a responsibility to protect them for future generations. The thoughtful... Submitted 3 years 85 days ago.

Farmall-America's First Truly Mass Produced Tractor. - - Keggy Cass
Farmall began as the name for the first line of tractors produced by International Harvester that was unique for its narrowly spaced front wheels. International Harvester went on to name their entire line of tractors after the Farmall, and Farmall became a household name in the tractor... Submitted 3 years 201 days ago.

Collecting Cowboy Gear - Darlene Anderson
The "Old West" has always held a unique fascination for many people. Whether it is the memories of watching "The Lone Ranger", "Roy Rogers" or later on "Gunsmoke" and "Bonanza", or just the idea of the "free spirit" type of life led by the cowboy, this fascination has led to a renewed interest in... Submitted 3 years 219 days ago.

Barbie Dollhouse Vintage - Jennifer Stewart
The first vintage Barbie Doll House dates as far back as the early 1960s. Mattel Corporation released their first Barbie doll house in 1962. This original vintage barbie doll house was a tribute to mid-country style. It was furnished with vintage sleek armless couches and a hi-fi television... Submitted 3 years 342 days ago.

Collecting On a Budget - Bob Treend
I originally wrote this article 30 years ago for a military collectors newsletter that I published. It has occured to me that many of the ideas and techniques described here are just as valid for collectors of duck decoys, potholders, tractor seats or anything else, as they are for German... Submitted 4 years 185 days ago.

Do You Know What A Variant Or Chase Figure Is? - Colin Dorman
New to collecting or have been collecting for a while? Not sure what these terms mean? Whether your new to collecting or been you have been collecting for some time it's important to know which figures are the Chase figures, Variants or Exclusives in any series because these are generally... Submitted 4 years 231 days ago.

How To Store Rare and Antique Books - bid4abook
The first consideration to be given when collecting rare or antique books is the safe keeping and storage. Whilst this may seem obvious, it is essential to consider these few points in order to ensure the longevity and safe keeping of any collection. The starting point is how the books are to be... Submitted 4 years 244 days ago.

Porcelain Uses in our modern world. It's not only pretty!! - Rodney Henderson
" Do we want to use the good china?" Porcelain is an extremely hard substance made by combining a white clay called kaolin with petuntse, a form of feldspar, found only in China. It is ground to a fine powder and fired at 2200 ° ƒ . Melting these together form a very hard and durable... Submitted 4 years 265 days ago.