Coins and Curiosities: Unveiling the World of Piggy Bank Collecting for Beginners
Determine what type of banks you would like to collect. Since piggy banks come in a wide variety of sizes, styles, and materials you may want to narrow your collection to a specific type of bank. The choice between mechanical piggy banks and still banks is also a choice that should be looked into.
Nostalgic Delights: The 10 Vintage Pyrex Patterns That Capture Hearts
Vintage Pyrex is a popular collectible today but of the hundreds of patterns available, there are some designs which are more popular than others. In particular, the patterns of mixing bowls, casserole dishes, and refrigerator sets that come in cheerful colors such as pink and turquoise, are much more popular
Elegant Earwear: A Beginner's Guide to Choosing and Buying Vintage Clip-On Earrings
By choosing vintage clip-on earrings, you will be exposed to styles that are no longer available in stores today. Before delving into the world of vintage clip-on earrings, it is important to know exactly what it is you are looking for in terms of style, closure, and period. These details will help make your shopping experience more efficient.
Fashion Revolution: The Bold and Innovative Trends of 1960s Mod Style
Mod fashion was bold and brash, ushered in by a young generation of innovative and creative students in Great Britain. This in-your-face fashion trend of the 1960s belonged to London. The Brits set the tone and the rest of the world followed.
Gurley Novelty Candles: Illuminating Thanksgiving Traditions
Under the new name Gurley Novelty Co., the company continued to make the small wax figures that they had become known for. The design of the majority of their wax figures/candles around specific holiday themes, such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Vintage Advertising Magic: The Enduring Charm of the Jolly Green Giant
Born in 1925, the Jolly Green Giant was the representative of The Minnesota Valley Canning Company. His creation was due to the company’s introduction that year of a new variety of European pea.
Vintage Marbles – A Beginner’s Guide To Collecting
The majority of collectors today are mainly interested in handmade marbles; examples from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s can be identified by a pontil mark. Machine-made marbles became an alternative to handmade marbles during World War I at a time when the U.S. stopped importing handmade marbles from Germany.
From Quirky to Rare: Discover 5 Niche Collectibles to Fuel Your Passion
You may be surprised by the variety of things people collect, it’s amazing; from teeth and toupees to skulls, cookie jars, and gas masks. Here is just a tiny sample of some of the items that may not seem like obvious collectibles.
Navigating the Collector's World: Essential Resources for Enthusiasts
Whether you’re starting out on a new collecting adventure or you’re already surrounded by a full collection you may have questions about you’re latest acquisition or a piece you've had your eye on. This list of helpful resources will point you in the right direction no matter what you collect or what level your collection is at.
Owl Jewelry: Vintage Or Reproduction?
If you are a frequent online shopper you will find an abundance of “vintage” owls, particularly “vintage” owl jewelry. You may have previously asked yourself “Is that owl jewelry truly a vintage piece?”
Vera Neumann: The Mid-Century Magic of a Visionary Textile Designer
Vera Neumann, a visual artist turned textile designer, began designing textiles in 1946 after she and her husband, George Neumann founded Printex along with their partner Werner Hamm.