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  • About the Antique Makers and Designers  By : Mitch Johnson
    Do you any antique designers and the cabinet-makers who had made some of the antique pieces that we could see even today. Most of the information about these designers or makers were most of the time very difficult to find. We will know some of these famous designers and makers and something about their works.
  • Some Popular Furniture Designer and Their Designs  By : Mitch Johnson
    We are going to see more designs and types of furniture, which came up into prominence in the eighteenth and nineteenth century. Some of these people were very influential and powerful as well. They were the Adams, the Hepplewhite, and the Sheraton, King William IV and the early Victorian. They encouraged their own styles of furniture.
  • The Best Way to Identify Antiques  By : Mitch Johnson
    One of the most well known timbers is the Mahogany, which is mostly imported from the nations like Cuba, San Domingo, Bahamas and Honduras. It is red-brown. There are others trees that have come to be known as Mahogany but they are not actually Mahogany
  • Antique Bracelets Information and Caring Tips  By : Dave Poon
    Since the gold discoveries in the early and mid 1800s, the United States introduced the Cape Diamond Bracelet in the market in the late 1800s. It is considered as one of the most expensive antique jewelries and had to be remounted because of its limited supply.
  • Successful Antique Buying  By : John Savage
    One of the most recognizable Latin expressions is Caveat Emptor, buyer beware.
  • Coin Dealer Essentials: Seven Tips on How You Can Be a Good Coin Dealer  By : Brooke Hayles
    Coin dealing is great business if you know the finer points of coin-trading. A strong knowledge about the history of coins, grading of the coins by a certified company, understanding of the coin market, and a broad network of acquaintances, can make a lot of difference to a coin dealer.
  • 6 Quick Steps to Stamp Collecting  By : Lee Dobbins
    Some quick tips to get you started in your stamp collecting hobby.
  • How to Find the Best Antique Coffee Grinder  By : Dave Poon
    Finding an antique coffee grinder is the best thing you can do to create a special coffee or espresso. The taste and flavor of coffee initially dissipates after the coffee beans were grinded. So it is much enticing tasting a coffee or an espresso if you were the one who grinded the coffee beans.
  • Tips For Online Coin Auction Enthusiasts  By : Lee Dobbins
    Tips on coin collecting and buying coins at online auctions.
  • Tips to Consider When Buying a Model Airplane  By : Julien Raynal
    Detailed models of historic and modern military aircrafts are well suited as gifts for military and aviation professionals, as well as collectors of aviation items.
  • The Problem With Baby Grand Piano's  By : MITCHELL HAMPSON
    The church we belong to has been raising cash to replace the piano that is used during worship services. After multiple fund raisers and private donations we finally had enough to purchase a baby grand piano.
  • Taking The Risk Out Of Online Antique Auctions  By : Lee Dobbins
    Buying antiques online can be a source of great bargains but could turn into a huge headache if you don't use some common precautions.
  • How To Value Collectible Coins  By : Lee Dobbins
    Coins can be fun to collect and also a great investment. Many coins are worth well more than the face value and this article will give you the basics on how to determine the value of your collectible coins.
  • Antique Collecting a Great Hobby and a Money Maker  By : John Savage
    Some antique collectors are motivated simply by a connection to history, but others are involved in order to make money.
  • An Introduction to Civil War Military Swords and Manufacturers  By : Mary Murtha
    Article outlines brief history about the civil war military swords and manufacturers during this time period.
  • Your Word is Your Bond  By : Bob Rardin
    Have you ever heard the saying your word is your bond? It refers to the fact that what you say can be trusted. Here is a question for you. Do you think Barry Bond s words are bondable?
  • The History of Sports Memorabilia  By : Bob Rardin
    The other day I was cataloguing three boxes of baseball cards for a friend of mine and I began to think about how this entire card collecting and sports memorabilia phenomenon began.
  • The History Of Pocket Watches  By : Mike Eggert
    Pocket watches have been around since the 16th century. The early vintage model was of a more square design, and somewhat larger than today's versions. In the early days only the rich were able to own one, as it was a true status symbol of wealth and authority.
  • 10 Great Cents  By : Kip Goldhammer
    It is safe to say there have been many important coins in the history of the cent denomination. Ranging from expensive and scarce to rather available and inexpensive, important cents take a number of forms, making the top 10 an interesting and diverse group.The cent was a high priority for the U.S. Mint from its start, with the first cents being minted for circulation in 1793, the year after the Mint opened. Here's my list of the 10 best that have been produced since then.
  • How To Sell Collectibles On Ebay  By : Gregg Hall
    Yes, collectibles! Collectibles are where eBay started, and they're still one of its biggest areas - however much they might want you to believe they're not. eBay's most hardcore and long-time users are almost all collectors of something or other - it is quite common to post what you think is a mundane item, only to have collectors suddenly go to war over it because it is somehow linked to something they collect.
  • A Closer Look At The Bowie Knife  By : Gregg Hall
    The term Bowie Knife which is commonly used today refers to any large sheath knife but it also applies directly to the specific original design by Colonel James "Jim" Bowie and originally created by James Black.
  • Collecting Model Ships  By : Charles Kassotis
    Different types of model ships available as collectibles.
  • Stamp Collecting - More Early Stamp History  By : Kevin Bauer
    Early stamp history:- Stamps were beginning to make an impact on how postal charges on letters was paid. Mauritius was the next country to issue adhesive postal stamps.
  • A Primer for Appraising Antique Wood Furniture  By : Jon Weaver
    The general look of a piece of furniture tells the expert whether it is old or not, but this is a matter of experience. If you are interested in old furniture see as many genuine pieces as you can; go to museums where you are certain of the authenticity of the articles. Slowly the eye and mind can be trained to recognize whether the appearance of a piece is true or not.
  • Feel the Gold Rush with Gold Coins  By : John Morris
    A lot of people find collecting gold coins as not only an incredibly interesting hobby but a fairly lucrative one as well! Over time, your collection will accure value and parts of it can be sold if you desire...
  • The History Of The Bowie Knife  By : Gregg Hall
    The Bowie knife could be the most famous knife on earth; it is definitely rooted in history with many legends and stories attached to it. The knife gets its name from Colonel James "Jim" Bowie the 19th century pioneer and soldier who was a prominent force in the Texas Revolution and was killed at the Battle of the Alamo
  • The Fascinating World of Antiques & Collectibles  By : John Savage
    Most people are hobbyists, filling otherwise idle hours with activities that bring pleasure and enrich our lives.
  • The Versatility of a Bottle  By : James Monahan
    Bottles are quite fascinating. Aside from being just containers for almost everything, bottles can be used for many purposes.
  • How to Make Money with your Stamp Collecting hobby.  By : Kevin Bauer
    Discover how millions of people all over the world collect stamps as an exciting and rewarding hobby and make it extremely profitable.
  • 10 Really Low-Cost Ways to Start Your Stamp Collection  By : Joan Yankowitz
    Stamp collecting doesn't have to be an expensive hobby. You can enjoy collecting stamps with limited financial resources. Here are 10 really low-cost ways to start stamp collecting.
  • Insect or Arachnid?  By : Charles Kassotis
    Many people think of bugs as insects, but the fact of the matter is that just about any small, creepy and crawly thing can be a bug.
  • Coin Collecting Throughout the Ages  By : John Morris
    Coin collecting, or numismatics is a hobby as old as time. As a hobby, it has been around for more than 2,500 years. This is surprising since the use of coins has been around for pretty much that same amount of time too. Man has always had a fixation for small, round, shiny things. And throughout the ages, coin collectors have always been on the prowl for the oldest, rarest, most attractive coins around.

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