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Mitch Johnson
The Different Types of Porcelain Potters
Thomas Turner the founder of the Caughley factory is credited with producing the original version of the favored 'willow-pattern', which was copied on both pottery and porcelain by innumerable other makers, and remains popular today. [Read More]
Mitch Johnson
Reflection of the Woods
The city of Venice monopolized the mirror-glass making in Europe in the seventeenth century. Then it was spread from England. The first mirror were flats plates of highly polished metal called 'steel'. Mirrors were framed like paintings. Most of them were made with a deep rounded edge, veneered with walnut, carved, inlaid with marquetry or lacquered. [Read More]
Mitch Johnson
Best Wooden Furnitures of Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century
Some of these products had different origins. Commode, Console table, cradles, cupboards and wardrobes, davenport, desks is some of the types of furniture that we are going to discuss in this page. [Read More]
Mitch Johnson
Figuring Out the Totem Poles
Carving a Totem is a splendid thing to do. Now a day it becomes very desirable for room decorations. For those who really have a desire to create by their own self then this article can become an effective guideline for them. [Read More]
Jimmy Cox
A Brief Look at the Origin of the Postage Stamp
In 1837 Sir Rowland Hill, after having completed exhaustive studies of the postal service then in effect, made public his revolutionary idea, the stamp. This was, reduced to its simplest expression, merely the fact that it cost no more to deliver a letter a hundred miles than it did to deliver one a few city blocks. [Read More]
Evelyn Whitaker
Regimental Stein Types and Toasts
A brief history of Regimental steins with English translations of German military toasts. [Read More]
Douglas Taylor
Can You Earn Any Cash Investing In Coins
You may have heard that investing in coins and selling them at a higher price is a good way to finance your coin collecting hobby and make a little money while you are at it. [Read More]
Evelyn Whitaker
Caring For Your Collectible Doll
Learn how to clean your cherished dolls and keep them looking as if they just came out of the box. [Read More]
Douglas Taylor
How Is A 1963 Half Dollar Coin Valued
Between 1948 and 1963 the silver half dollar was known as the Franklin Half Dollar and on one side could be seen a picture of Benjamin Franklin and on the reverse side was the Liberty Bell with a small eagle. At the time of it first being minted this coin was required to have a small eagle to the right of the Liberty Bell by law. [Read More]
David Fishman
Antiques Businesses Are Becoming Very Popular
If you are deciding to become an antique dealer keep in mind that you will be meeting many different type of people, each of these people you meet have a different role in antique dealings. [Read More]
Evelyn Whitaker
How to Care For and Clean Your Pewter
Tips and tricks for storing and keeping your pewter sparkling clean. Instructions for all types of pewter. [Read More]
Evelyn Whitaker
Crystal Care and Cleaning Tips
How to care for and keep your crystal in new condition. [Read More]
Evelyn Whitaker
What to Look for When Buying Collectibles
Don't get ripped off - know what to look for when buying collectibles. [Read More]
Evelyn Whitaker
Steins - Made in Germany - Is it Really?
Don't be fooled by cheap imitations. Learn how to tell if you have a real German stein. [Read More]
Evelyn Whitaker
Hummel Miniatures and Robert Olszewski
How the Hummel miniatures came about and the artist that started it all. [Read More]