McCoy was one of the most prolific cookie jar companies in the U.S., so many jars were made that many people don't even think about the other companies when they find a jar and list it for sale with the wrong...
APRIL'S-ATTIC-TREASURESI am the Thrift Store Queen in my small realm of the world and I am sure there are other Queens of the Treasure or Trash trade out in their own realms digging through dusty boxes that...
VISIONS CorningWare, Spice O' Life Corning Ware, CORELLE and VISIONS Ceramic Glass Why Who What When Where and How: General Info first: It will outlive all of us! To Cook in the oven, microwave,...
BUYING A PHONOGRAPH RECORD PLAYER NEEDLE It can be quite complicated finding a needle (also called stylus)for your turntable if you don't have an identifying number for your needle, or the paperwork that...
Button Collecting Tips. Collectible antique buttons are not "just buttons". They are special buttons of a particular age and type and there are several ways to collect and organize them. What follows is a...
How to Win at the Game of Poker Chip Buying When it comes to Poker Chips, it can be an arduous task to know what you are looking at with so many styles and quality,often times being misrepresented, on the...
This guide is designed to give you a basic introduction into collecting glass and porcelain insulators. Specifically I will assist you in how to identify them, determine their age, value, rarity and condition...
The goal of this guide is to help antique doll collectors and sellers judge the age, possible country of origin and authenticity of china dolls. eBay is a fine venue for collecting and selling antique china...
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Oriental Cloisonne is such a fascinating topic.There are many out-of-print books on this subject, most valued at several times their original price; due to the prized information they contain. I am a humble...
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