While you may think collecting stock certificates is an obscure hobby, you may be surprised […]
What Is The Value of Collectibles and Art
There are three things you should know about the value of collectibles and art. First, […]
Collecting Matchbox and Hot Wheels Cars
Collecting Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars brings us back to our childhood and our young […]
Sascha Brastoff: Mid Century Ceramicist and Artist
Sascha Brastoff was a ceramicist during the mid century era. From 1947 -1962, he headed […]
The History of Cameos
The history of cameos dates back in time to prehistoric petroglyphs around 15,000 BC when […]
Vintage Pride
Pride Month has been celebrated in the United States since 1970. Across the world, the […]
The History of Handbags
The history of handbags is closely tied up with the roles of men and women […]
Jewelry Marks in Layman’s Terms
Let’s face it, jewelry markings can be confusing, some items are marked, some aren’t and […]
A Vintage Classic: Hobnail Glass
There are two types of hobnails. Both are hard. Both are arranged in patterns. One […]
12 Hacks for Dating Vintage Goods
Being accurate when dating vintage goods is an obsession for a true vintage seller. Some […]
Why Do Some Vintage Clothes Have Cut Labels?
Finding a nice quality garment at a thrift store or estate sale is always a […]
Researching Antique, Vintage and Collectibles
Researching antique, vintage, and collectibles takes some work and sleuthing. You can send yourself down […]
How to Clean a Vintage Vanity Mirror Tray
Your mom or grandmother may have had one on her dresser. The vanity mirror tray, […]
Black History You Didn’t Learn in School
Here’s some Black history you didn’t learn in school. The Black history month origin dates […]
Memorabilia from the WWII Homefront Production effort
I often wondered what the strange item was that on display near my future father-in-law’s […]
Have You Caught the Vintage Bug?
If you’re reading this chances are you’ve caught the vintage bug. Meaning you have a […]
Holiday Shipping Tips to Save Money and Avoid Delivery Delays
In the best of years, holiday shipping is best done early. This is not the […]
Researching Vintage and Antiques: Getting Context Through Patents and Catalogs
Researching vintage and antique pieces that are imprinted with a patent number or patent date […]
The Definitive Ranking of Popular Lawn Ornaments
If you have a garden, chances are you have some decorations that aren’t plants in […]
5 Former Olympic Sports That We Should Consider Bringing Back
Sports come and go in the Olympics fairly regularly. There are the events that are […]