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Secret Language of Antique and Modern Jewellery

There is more to jewellery than you might at first imagine, that goes far beyond the metallic or mineral aspects of its physical beauty. Since ancient times lovers and mourners have given and worn precious metals and stones to convey sentiments of love, passion and remembrance. Read More... | More Antique Jewelery & Gold Articles

The Chronology Of Chinese Dynasties

China is home of the oldest surviving civilization on earth. For millennia the Chinese were ruled by various Emperors, whose families formed the Dynasties. As each new dynasty came to power it would overthrow the preceeding one, changing the course of history a century at a time. Some of the early dates are speculative at best as few of the leading authorities agree on all but the chronology. Read More... | More Asian Art Articles

A Carnival Glass Primer

Yes, Dorothy, they really DID give them away at carnivals. The term "Carnival" applies to pressed & iridized glass manufactured in various countries between about 1905 and 1930, utilizing a "spray" or "dip and swirl" combination of chemicals, prior to firing, to provide a cheap but beautiful alternative to the "art glass" of the times. Read More... | More Antique Glass Articles

Dating Middle Eastern Antique Copper

Deciding if a piece of copper is old or new, or how old, is clearly simplified if a date is inscribed on the copper piece, many times this is not the case but for those few lucky times you'll find a date, this article should help you more closely determine the age of the piece. Read More... | More Antique Metalware Articles

Antique Furniture: Original or Fake?

Knowledgeable people in the antique world say that if all the English antique furniture in America was sent back to England, the island would sink. Not all so-called "antique" furniture is actually old furniture and may not be worth the asking price. If it's not actually antique, what is it? Read More... | More Antique Furniture & Wood Articles

Coin Collecting - A Fun Hobby

Over the years, collecting coins has grown from being just a hobby to becoming a full-blown enterprise with numerous Internet sites devoted to coins. Over the next several weeks, I will give you a little background about coin collecting to help those who want to pursue this as a hobby and maybe even make some money in the process. Read More... | More Coins, Medals, Stamps etc. Articles

Collecting Antique Irons

American country irons flourished from 1850 to 1950. The most common early irons were cast in one piece and weighed from five to seven pounds. In the nineteenth century, they were found in every country home and were heated on cast iron stoves. They are commonly called "flat" or "sad" irons. "Sad" is an archaic word meaning "dense" or "heavy." Read More... | More Antique Collectibles Articles

Antique & Collectible Toys

Most of us have had a childhood toy that we held near and dear, like Charlie Brown's Linus held his blanket. These items nowadays have the ability to open the floodgates to childhood memories and moments long since past. Read More... | More Antique Toys Articles

Royal Doulton Figurines

Interesting Facts about Royal Doulton: Leslie Harradine who was a Royal Doulton modeller in the early 1900's actually produced one new model every month for over 30 years! Read More... | More Antique Ceramics Articles

Is it Antique and is it Worth Anything?

At some point in our lives most of us are going to put in a position where we have to ask ourselves the question- Which of my treasured possesions should I keep because they might be worth something and which can I throw away? Would you know?? Read More... | More Misc Antique Articles

Prints For The Masses

Paintings by famous artists have been selling for millions at recent auctions, leaving most people out of the fine art loop. There is a more affordable option for those who want these paintings in their home, but there are a few things art lovers need to know before they pull out their credit card. Read More... | More Antique Art Articles

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