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In an effort to keep their feet warm, men in colonial America developed the practice of bringing their dogs to local meeting houses and churches.

His Life Thomas Chippendale was born in 1718 Otley, Yorkshire England. He moved to London in 1740 to promote his business and had several partners

Established in 1927 in New York City, Eugenia Poir produced specialty cloth dolls under the direction of partner Alvin Grey. The company was also part

Collecting antique porcelain signs can be rewarding, profitable, and in some cases costly. While there are large collections which change hands from time to time,

Established Collecting Patterns Seasoned antiques and collectibles dealers may find the concept to be ‘old hat,’ but the truth is, the more popular and desirable

Electric automobiles are vehicles that derive their power from electric motors. Many people may think that they are a fairly new invention, when actually, some

For quite a few people, the idea of buying a few antiques and trying to sell them online is an attractive one. That may be

Connecting to India’s culture and history, Indian interiors are centered around hand carved furniture, ornately carved doors with traditional motifs and richly embroidered textiles. Your

The production of American made teddy bears was a cottage industry response to the importation of bears made in Germany in the early 1900s. Working

Gilding is the fixing of gold leaf to a prepared surface and rubbing it into place. Gold leaf will not tarnish: it lasts for years,

In good condition, these guns are valuable antique collectors’ pieces. Others that require a bit of work can often be cleaned and restored by amateurs.

The ancient traditions of spirituality and design pave the way to inner wisdom or rising of soul vibrations which incorporates an association with Mother Earth.

If you’ve ever watched the long-running PBS series Antiques Roadshow, you know that some people have precious treasure hidden in plain sight. It’s astounding to

Tiffany Style Lamps This could be you place to purchase one of the most stylish lamps we have known- An Antique Tiffany Style Lamp. Antique

Antiquing for profits is something that many people try to do, but are not always successful at this. The antique business can be a very

You may have the best, most thoroughly research list of keywords in the ecommerce world (which you first must know how to do). But, did

Collectors invest much of our time and resources into collecting valuable antiques and other collectibles yet we do not take the time to adequately catalog

The question of whether traditional upholsterers should use tacks or staples when re-upholstering antique furniture is frequently and, often, fiercely debated. So what are the

Most doll collectors may be on the lookout for bisque and porcelain for their antique collection. The common materials used even in vintage dolls aside

The sewing machine is an invention that totally transformed the industry from it’s early beginnings. Singer came out with a new up and down machine

Most people have heard about Wallace Nutting’s hand colored pictures, many are aware of the nearly 20 books that he authored, an increasing number have

Antiques are far more that the inanimate objects of yore, consisting of wood, metals and glass. They are more often the touchstone of the memories

Crazing is when a spiderweb of hairline cracks appear on an item. This is most common with pottery. I am not talking about a chip.

When the Apple Cider Press arrived it was a mess, it had been neglected for many years it was left outside for a number of

Are you fascinated by Antique Jewellery and vintage jewellery or just want to buy a piece as a special gift or heirloom? If so you

For some the thought of living with ‘old things’ is repellent, but for those who’ve experienced the richness afforded by a well-selected and smartly placed

There has always been a hot topic of debate regarding the reproduction of antiques in general. While some companies reproduce antiques for the sole purpose

Today, what is considered to be silver cutlery has less silver than most buyers know. Antique Silver Cutlery refers to the earliest silverware that was

New Movement in the Antique Industry Its about time…Antique Show Manager , Dordy Fontinel of the Fall Hunt County Antiques Fair, (in Virginia) is rebelling

There are three great areas to shop for antiques in Dallas. The largest area with the most shops is the Dallas Design District. The main