
Cold Feet and Warm Dogs
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.
Antiques In the Attic: Identifying Chippendale Furniture
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
The Vintage Cloth Dolls Of Gre-Proir Inc
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
How To Spot Fake Porcelain Signs
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,
Selling Online? The True Definition of a Collectible
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
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
The Pros and Cons of Buying and Selling Antiques for Additional Income
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
Luxurious Indian Interiors and Furniture
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
Collecting Antiques – How To Identify Early American Teddy Bears
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
Furniture Restoration: Gilt, Ormolu And Painted
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,
Antique Gun And Powder Flask Repairs
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.
Earth Grounding Furniture and Accessories
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.
Those Items Aren’t Trash – They’re Antiques!
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 and Shades
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
What To Remember When Antiquing For Profit
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
How Does Keyword Placement Affect Traffic to Your Website?
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
Why Use Software to Catalogue Your Antiques?
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
Should Traditional Upholsterers Use Tacks Or Staples When Re-Upholstering Antique Furniture?
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
The Metal Head Dolls Of Giebeler-Falk Doll Corporation
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
Sewing Machines Have Evolved Over the Years
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
Wallace Nutting Pirate Prints
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
Restoring Antiques With Simple Molds and Casts
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
Why Pottery Crazing Can Increase a Collectible’s Value
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.
1880’s Antique Apple Cider Press Restoration
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
About 15 Carat Gold Antique Jewellery
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
How to Decorate With Antiques, Part 1
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
Should You Buy Reproduction Porcelain Signs?
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
How To Clean Your Antique Silver Cutlery
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
How to Tell a Fake Carousel Horse, and Laws On Antiques
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
Shopping For Antiques in Dallas – Dallas Antiques
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