Topics: pocket knife, pocket knives, knife, knives
Pocket knives (that are sometimes referred to as Jack Knives, Pen Knives, Folding Knives or Multi-Blades) have been manufactured commercially in America since about the middle 19th century.
Different Blades Today -
The blades themselves are pretty much the same as they were then, with slight variations depending on where […]
Topics: knife sharpeners
Knife sharpening used to consist of grinding the knife against a stone or another hard surface. It could also be hard particles on a supple surface, like that of sandpaper. Using a razor strap made from quality leather would do the job for fine sharpening. The slighter the slant among the stone the […]
Topics: photographs, flea market, swap meet, stuff, pictures, personal pictures, Alemany, De Anza, Skyview, Alameda, I
You might know Paul. I do not. But through fate I came to know some things about him; enough to have some questions. But interestingly I found out that Mr. Miller and you and I have […]
Topics: silver, refining, gold, collecting, prospecting, hedge against inflation
Throughout history silver has played a major role in all aspects of society. It has been used as a metal of choice for currencies, barter and trade. The bourgeois used it as a metering wealth status. Advances in medicine, electronics and others, are made largely to unique […]
Topics: antique clock
Some people may find themselves in the fortunate position of being able to sell an antique. However, how do you go about selling one and making sure that you get the most for your money? If it is obvious that you don’t know what to look for when selling an antique clock you […]
Topics: antique
Unless you are an expert it can be very difficult to spot an antique and whether it is valuable or not. This is particularly difficult with furniture as some woods are designed to look aged when they may in fact be brand new. There are several tips you can adopt however which can successfully […]
Topics: stamps, stamp collecting, postage stamp collecting, reviewing postage stamp collecting
You may be wondering, “Why do people collect stamps?” Initially, British children saw collecting as a fun game, since stamps were inexpensive to buy and had vivid pictures. These days many people are prompted to collect because a relative passed down the tradition or bought […]
Topics: antique table
Those who own an antique table are usually very proud of their item and want to take care of it the best they possibly can. Other than storing it somewhere sensible where it’s not going to be constantly touched and bumped into, the best thing an antique table owner can do is keep […]
Topics: stamps, stamp collecting, on postage stamps, where to find information on postage stamps
For online information on postage stamps, hobbyists can check catalogs like Scott’s, societies like the American Philatelic Society, authentication centers like the Postal Stamp Experts, or buying and selling auctions like eBay. The best way to further your love of stamp collecting […]
Topics: stamps, stamp collecting, ebay stamps, beginner’s guide to ebay stamps
Ebay stamps have made stamp collecting an affordable hobby. Often times, one can find great deals at a fraction of the cost — with some stamps costing as little as one cent! Additionally, stamps can be traded or sold on the site as well, giving […]
Topics: antique furniture
There are many different ways in which people are able to sell antique furniture. This means that it is important that if you find yourself in this position to weigh up the pros and cons of each so you can get the best deal. If you are in a rush and are hasty […]
Topics: antique bedroom furniture
A lot of people struggle when it comes to deciding how to decorate their bedrooms as trends come and go so quickly that it’s hard to keep up. However, a classic trend that is becoming increasingly popular and never goes out of date is to have antique bedroom furniture.
There are so […]
Topics: salt water aquariums, salt water aquarium, aquarium maintenance tips, advice saltwater aquariums, ar
Aquariums at home are said to be the best stress relievers. Aquariums can be big or small depending on the maintenance and care possible at home. There are two types of aquariums fresh water aquariums and salt water aquariums. The salt […]
Topics: antique furniture
Everyone would agree that antique furniture looks great and is a unique way of decorating any home. The only problem with it is that it can be a worry if something is spilt on it or a mark has been left on it. It is important to clean it in the correct way […]
Topics: movie posters, poster art, pster collecting
Are you an avid movie poster collector, are you looking for movie posters to decorate your walls or are you just a casual movie poster shopper?
To give you a little bit of background, the modern movie poster was brought into existence by Jules Cheret and he is considered to […]
Topics: Trading Cards, collecting.coins, games, hobbies, family
Buying, selling and trading collectables if a favorite hobby for millions of Americans. And the items that these Americans chose to collect can range from common collectables, such as coins, fine china figurines, and stamps, to other unique or less common collectable items.
Of course, the value associated with […]
Topics: art collection, art collectibles, collecting art
Many people have become enamored with the hobby of collecting different items and one of the most rewarding is that of collecting art collectibles. There are so many different items that can be collected in this genre that it truly boggles the mind. In the art collectibles category one […]
Topics: antique, collection, porcelain, glass, collectable
The quality of the paintings of the glass made the Germans’ noteworthy. The Germany craftsmen were able to successfully engrave natural rock-crystal adapt that to their skill to glass setting a new standard of glass-making. And Netherland made the Venetian type of glass in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. They […]
Topics: antique, collectable, porcelain, pottery
The Japanese started making the porcelain in the sixteenth and seventeenth century operating near Arita, in the province of Hizen. The best known wares are the dishes and jars decorated in the so called ‘Imari’ style painted on a heavy bluish-toned body with a mixture of flowers, scrolls and panels in […]
Topics: antique, collectable, collectives
Embroidery though had a long history, but it very difficult to find them now because they could not last that long. English embroidery was one of the most popular one.
Embroidery
Although the art of embroidery was practiced very many centuries ago, the collector is unlikely to be able to acquire much […]