Antique jewelry is defined as over a century old. Because of the advanced age, caring and cleaning precious pieces may be a little different from the jewelry you bought yesterday.…
read moreThe beauty of adding antique decor in your home is the character each piece adds to your space along with the story it tells. However, an entire home full of…
read moreBuying, selling or simply seeing antique jewelry is a rewarding experience. However, there is a lot of information you need to know to feel confident purchasing or selling. What kind…
read moreIn days gone by, many families had two sets of utensils. There was the everyday flatware, and then they had special silver flatware and serving pieces that were brought out…
read moreThinking about rare books may conjure up visions of English manors with libraries of elegant, leatherbound titles, or a museum display of massive, Medieval tomes. Rare books can be all…
read moreDo you love antiquing, but still think of fussy Victorian rooms full of knick-knacks and doilies? Get over it! Any period of antiques can find a way to fit…
read moreHave you inherited a relative’s stamp collection or passed them in an antique store and wondered what’s up with that? Is it hard to imagine collecting stamps when you may…
read moreTime to put your sleuth hat on! Imagine being the Sherlock Homes of the piece before you. Beyond the factory mark itself, many clues can reveal further details about a…
read moreWith a heyday in the mid-20th century, neon can add a unique vintage feel (and sound!) to your home. First sold in the US in 1923, vintage neon signs evoke…
read moreOnce considered religious objects or learning tools, dolls date back to ancient times. Today, there are still doll hospitals that specialize in repairing these mysterious, lifelike figures. Below, we take a…
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