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Most of us never thought are lava lamps would be sought after retro items.53

Collecting the Not So Old Housewares

Most of us never thought are lava lamps would be sought after retro items.   When most of us think of antiques these days we think of things made before the nineteen twenties. In recent years a number of...

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Antique Singer Sewing Machine75

Antique Sewing Machines - Timeless Heirlooms From Days Gone By

As a child, I remember finding a sewing machine in my grandmother's attic that was unlike any I had ever seen before. It was really heavy, with no plastic to be found on it and the power plug on the end - was...

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Antique Gravy Boat and Platter74

Buyer's Guide to Antique China

If you are looking to purchase your first piece of antique china or want to add to your own collection, start by reading this buyer's guide to antique china for some tips on what to look for in a quality piece of antique china.

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Tori Maltby profile image54

Yard-Sales

When first invited to go “yard-saleing” I was quiet excited as I’d heard so much about this American tradition. You see this is some sort of cultural adventure, you spend a couple of days noticing the...

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A Staffordshire china figurine63

China Figurines

The world of ceramics, or china antiques, is a field of study that has great depth. Beginners can often find that their preconceptions are quickly dismissed and they are amazed by the variety of pottery and...

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Antique armoire from Denmark.66

Antique Wardrobe Closets: 4 Ways to Buy

Antique wardrobe closets are beautiful pieces of art and furniture, all in one. They come in various styles depending on the period they were designed, the country they originate in, and of course, depending...

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A wade whimtray.  Porcelain.  made in Ireland.  c.1970s.(trout on green whimtray)59

I used to collect 'WADE'

A wade whimtray. Porcelain. made in Ireland. c.1970s.(trout on green whimtray) For years I have collected 'Wade Whimsies' and other wade items. Like many collecters I decided to sell them on as I needed...

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Antique Clocks

  Ever since our ancient ancestors used the first man made sundial to measure time, the ingenuity of man and his creative abilities have continued to create more and more ways to do so. Not long after that...

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Shopping one of the open tents at the Old Henry Farm Antique Show at Round Top63

How to go Antique Hunting

Going 'antique hunting' is kind of like going fishing - everyone has their favorite 'spot' that they frequent but are not inclined to share with others. So if you are new to antiquing where does one start? ...

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Treasure Hunting The Past

The treasure hunting bug is very easy to catch. This is made a whole lot easier when you find yourself standing in a field at 3 'O clock in the morning, with a long forgotten iron age/roman settlement beneath...

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