Of all the valuable historic trinkets and paraphernalia that can be seen in antique shops and online stores for collectibles, one would least expect a rust-covered piece of farm equipment to be a valuable collector’s … Read more
Somewhere in a drawer, you must have a set of your granny’s old cookie cutters catching dust. They may not seem as if they would be worth much, but you’ll be surprised to know how … Read more
My mom always had rare antique hat pins with her, as she loved to collect them. Their designs always attract everyone. Hat pins have a long history, as women have used them for centuries for decorative purposes. … Read more
The past summer, my grandma moved into a new place and needed help moving things around. So, I decided to live with her for two weeks to help her move and enjoy spending some quality … Read more
Toying with antiques can be a perplexing topic. With antiques being so delicate and brittle, it is easy to end up causing permanent damage to your piece while trying to restore it. And getting them … Read more
Antique tools are a unique and fun collection to build, but they also present some challenges. Most antique tools were created to be used for a single purpose, often with specific materials. This means that … Read more
There is more to antique teddy bears than the comfort and feeling of companionship they offer. The origin behind their creation makes them not only famous but also valuable. As a tribute to the victims … Read more
Antique banquet lamps instantly add a stint of the luxurious Victorian era into your living room or desired space. These highly attractive, artsy, and unique lamps have stood the test of time and are now … Read more
Neon has evolved from laboratory trials to the skyscrapers of Las Vegas and London in the last hundred years or so, illuminating some of the most recognizable buildings in the most popular places on earth. … Read more
A durable and rugged metal, cast iron has been used in numerous metal creations for a very long time–the history of cast iron use goes back to the 5th century BC. Cast iron was widely used … Read more