Antiques

Vintage Bar in New York Contains Breweriana Collectibles

Breweriana 101: What a Collector Needs to Know
Breweriana 101: What a Collector Needs to Know 1254 836 Gaslight Square Shoppes

Beer cans, serving trays, bottle openers, tap knobs, coasters and bottle caps are only a few of the interesting collectibles that fall under the breweriana category. Beer has been brewed…

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Ballerina Antique Figurine

Collecting Antique Figurines: More Than Royal Doulton
Collecting Antique Figurines: More Than Royal Doulton 1255 836 Gaslight Square Shoppes

So many booths at vintage stores have collections of figurines for sale. Popular tastes and styles of antique figurines go in and out of vogue, making it hard to know…

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collecting porecelain

Porcelain Collecting
Porcelain Collecting 2121 1414 Gaslight Square Shoppes

Porcelain is one of the most beautiful members of the ceramics family, and can be identified by its glassy finish and translucence. Its pure whiteness, durability, and glasslike nature have…

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coin collecting

Coin Collecting Tips
Coin Collecting Tips 1998 1500 Gaslight Square Shoppes

Wheat pennies, Morgan dollars, proof sets — are they worth more than face value or should you put them in your car’s console for parking meters and vending machines? Coin…

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wicker furniture care

Antique Wicker Furniture Easy Care Tips
Antique Wicker Furniture Easy Care Tips 2121 1414 Gaslight Square Shoppes

Welcome to the wonderful world of wicker. Whether it was the intricate spiral accents and open weave of a Victorian-era chaise-lounge that caught your eye, or the bold, geometric shape…

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antique quilts vintage quilts

Quilts 101: Identifying Vintage and Antique Quilts
Quilts 101: Identifying Vintage and Antique Quilts 2560 1912 Gaslight Square Shoppes

There is something so nostalgic and comforting about antique quilts. American quilting has a rich history among the first European settlers. Specific patterns and colors link a quilt to a…

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collectible costume jewelry

Collectible Costume Jewelry – A Colorful Start to Antiquing
Collectible Costume Jewelry – A Colorful Start to Antiquing 2124 1411 Gaslight Square Shoppes

One of the joys of antiquing is learning about the types of antiques you’re likely to encounter often so you can look for hidden gems. Vintage costume jewelry is a…

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geode interior

Geodes – Plain on the Outside, Magic on the Inside
Geodes – Plain on the Outside, Magic on the Inside 2121 1414 Gaslight Square Shoppes

If you don’t know what you’re looking at, an unopened geode looks pretty much like a plain old rock. Split open, it’s a hollow wonderland of crystals and bands of…

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Bakelite bracelets

Bakelite, The First Modern Plastic
Bakelite, The First Modern Plastic 2121 1414 Gaslight Square Shoppes

Polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride is the tongue-twister of a name for the collectible plastic we know more popularly as Bakelite. This multipurpose wonder of the early 20th century is a fixture of antique…

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Caring for Antique Tables
Caring for Antique Tables 1024 1024 Gaslight Square Shoppes

  Some antiques come into our homes, find their spots, and remain purely decorative. Others become workhorses: the dining room tables, end tables, coffee tables, and sofa tables. These pieces…

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