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Best Gift Basket Ideas for Vintage Collectors: Items for Foraging for Collectible Jewelry and Antique Clothing

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Antique Essentials for the Victorian Parlor: Replicating the Woman's Sitting Room in a 19th Century House

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Finding Historic House Accents in Louisville, KY: Architectural Salvage and Joe Ley's Offer Antiques, Building Parts

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By: Feature Writer Bonnye Good

Antique Pewter and Price Guide: The History and Collection of Poor Man's Silver

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Junking for Vintage Textiles, Ceramics and Art: Smart Tips for Junkers to Avoid Wasteful Spending

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

A Primer for Collecting Antique Dolls: Basic Old Doll Types from English Wax to Bisque

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

How to Uncurl and Flatten a Rolled Poster or Map: Important Documents and Photos Can Be Conserved Using This Technique

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By: Marie Brannon

How A Mechanical Watch Works: Basic Introduction To A Watch Mechanism And How It Keeps Time.

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By: Ken Aiken

Antique Chocolate Molds: Collecting These Confectionary Items Can Be a Sweet Hobby

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By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Collecting the Antique Corkscrew: From the Simple Steel Worm to the Ornate Mechanical Cork Removers

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

The Railroad Grade Pocket Watch: The Railway Timepiece Standard Established by Webb Ball

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By: Ken Aiken

Decorate with Antiques at Christmas: How to use Antique Collections in Holiday Decorations

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Tips for Selling Antiques in a Tough Economy: Continued Growth and Success for Antique Store Owners

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Collecting Antique Embroideries: 800 Years of Historical Needlework

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Collecting Vintage Sewing Patterns: Using a Pattern from the Past to Build a Contemporary Wardrobe

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Vintage Halloween Postcards: Frightening Prices for Rare Collectibles

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By: Minka Gantenbein

Collecting and Using Antique Gesso Gilt Frames: Determine the Age, Price it and Decorate with a Victorian Frame

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

West London's Best Car Boot Sale: Useful Tips and Advice for Buyers and Sellers

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By: Richard McColl

Primitive and Collectible Antique Samplers: Embroidered Needlework from the Hands of 19th Century Girls

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Grace Simpler Herold, an American Dollmaker: Creator of Leah, Sheila, Hester, Jackie Kennedy and Pat Nixon Dolls

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By: Marie Brannon

How and Why Art Collectors Buy at Thrift Stores: Valuable Paintings are Found Regularly in Second-Hand Shops

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Shop at a London Antique Market Every Day: To Camden Passage, Bermondsey and Piccadilly for Treasure Hunting

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Glossary of Antique and Vintage Print Terms: What is a Lithograph, Copper Engraving, Woodcut or an Aquatint?

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Antique Hand-Colored Botanical Prints: Collecting Copper Engravings Drawn by Early Botanists

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Framing and Caring for Antique Prints and Paper: Acid-Free Mat and Ultra-Violet Proof Glass to Protect Old Engravings

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Collecting Vintage Kitchenware from Hall Co. Mid-Century Teapots, Pitchers and Mixing Bowls for Collectors

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By: Kathryn Hedderig

Collectible Vintage Aluminum Christmas Trees: A Revival of the Metallic Artificial Tree From the '50s and '60s

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Craftsmanship and Design of Antique Chandeliers: European Victorian Lighting in Bronze, Pewter and Iron

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

How to Buy Antiques and Collectibles on eBay: Use Caution When Purchasing Vintage Items Online

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By: Feature Writer Lauren Flanagan

Virginia Miller: How To Collect Contemporary Art: Miami Art Gallery Owner and Dealer Gives Advice on Collecting

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By: Sara Churchville

Vintage Clothing Show Survival Tips for Buyers: Learn the Secrets of the Experts who Buy and Sell Period Fashion

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Vintage Clothing Shows: The Best Source for Victoriana, 1930s Bias Cut Gowns and Pucci

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

The Appeal of Collecting Vintage Aprons: Funky Kitchen Wearables from the Past to the Present

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Early American Wood Engravers and Their Work: John Foster, Paul Revere, Gleason’s, Ballou’s, Harper’s, Leslie’s

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By: Marie Brannon

Buying and Selling Antique and Vintage Clothing: A Fashionable Home-Based Business with Old Clothes

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Flea Market and Yard Sale Shopping Secrets: Follow These Tips for Buying the Sale Items You Want

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By: Feature Writer Lauren Flanagan

Antique-Buying Etiquette: Learn What To Say and What Not To Say When Shopping For Antiques

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By: Feature Writer Lauren Flanagan

What Makes an Item Antique: Learn the Definition of the Term 'Antique'

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By: Feature Writer Lauren Flanagan

Collecting Antique and Vintage World Globes: Learn About World Political and Social History from Desk Globes

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By: Judith Wylie

Variations and Sub-Genres of Steampunk: Dieselpunk, Airship Pirates, Atomicpunk, Clockpunk and Anachronauts

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

Elements of Steampunk Style: Common Components of Steam Punk Design

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By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

Clean Your Own Paintings or Hire a Professional? Whether You Send It Out or Do It at Home, Consider These Questions

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By: Marie Brannon

Make a DIY Antique Inspection Kit: Save Cash and Time with This Easy-to-Assemble Tool Kit

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By: Stefanie Gabrych Fraser

Colonial American Fireplace Tools: Dutch Ovens, Clock Jacks, and Turnspit Dogs Were Just a Few

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By: Marie Brannon

Nonconformist & Bonaparte Chairs by Eileen Gray: Unconventional Chairs from a Woman Who Led a Life Less Ordinary

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By: Christopher Wilson

Garage Sale Shopping Tips: How to Find the Best Bargains at Yard Sales

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By: Feature Writer Thomas Alan Gray

Preview Procedures for Live Auctions: Guide to Attending Live Sales

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By: Forrest Poston

Guide to Attending Live Auctions: Finding and Preparing for the Sale

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By: Forrest Poston

Are Your Collectibles Crash Proof? Should You Collect Now? Sell? Or Wait?

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By: Regina Kolbe

Antique Christmas Ornaments to Collect: Vintage Glass, Paper, Metal Christmas Tree Decorations Available

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By: Barbara Bell

How to Know if it's Blue Willow: Overview of Blue and White China

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By: Feature Writer Vicki F. Chavis

Sanford Smith Presents ART20, Modernism Shows: Fall Festivals Embrace Twentieth Century Art and Antiques

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By: Feature Writer Michael Vyskocil

Fall Antiques Show in New York City: Sales of Pottery, Quilts, Furniture Benefit American Folk Art Museum

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By: Feature Writer Michael Vyskocil

Disneyland's Trains on Postcards: Over 50 Years of Traveling Around Disney's Park

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By: Feature Writer William Silvester

Vintage Halloween Collectibles: Identifying and Pricing Halloween Antiques

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By: Feature Writer Mary McCarthy

Restore Featherweight 221 Finish: Old Singer Sewing Machines Can Shine Like New

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By: Sheila Gaquin

Three Featherweight 221 Attachments: Sewing Feet that Came With the Singer Featherweight Sewing Machine

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By: Sheila Gaquin

Oriental Rug Maintenance: Tips and Tricks on How to Help Preserve your Precious Persians

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By: Eftihia Maria Kougianos

Disney's Cinderella Castle on Postcards: Walt Disney World's Castle Evolves on Collectible Postcards

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By: Feature Writer William Silvester

The Other Sleeping Beauty Castles: Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Centerpieces on Collectible postcards

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By: Feature Writer William Silvester

Disney Submarine Voyage: Disneyland Underwater Attraction on Collectible Postcards.

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By: Feature Writer William Silvester

Proper Storing of Antique Quilts: How to Care for Old and Fragile Items

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By: Feature Writer Denise Oliveri

Weathervanes Past and Present: These Useful Roof Ornaments Have Become High Art

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By: S. Elliott

Splash Mountain Postcards: Souvenirs of Disneyland's Fastest Flume Ride – Also the Wettest.

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By: Feature Writer William Silvester

Collecting British Classic Cameras: Famous Names include Thornton Pickard, Lizar, Kershaw, Rajar, Agilux

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By: Feature Writer Frances Spiegel

George Houghton Classic Cameras: Midget, Ful-vue and Selfix are Loved by Collectors Everywhere

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By: Feature Writer Frances Spiegel

Classic Cameras Kodak Collectibles: Brownie, Hawkette, Cresta, Sterling and Bantam Colorsnap Cameras

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By: Feature Writer Frances Spiegel

Restore a Featherweight 221 Case: Broken Hardware, Bad Smells, Torn Covering Can All Be Fixed

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By: Sheila Gaquin

Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle: Disneyland's Magic Kingdom Castle Ages on Collectible Postcards

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By: Feature Writer William Silvester

Teddy Bear Stories and Facts: Collectible Toy History: Teddy Roosevelt's Bear to Winnie-the-Pooh

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By: Walter F. Rodriguez

Better Quality, Better Price: Getting What You Want at Auctions, Garage Sales, Flea Markets

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By: Cindy Brick

Anatomy of a Collector: Passion, Patience, and More

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By: Cherie Burbach

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