TESTING FOR BAKELITE; SOME Thermo Plastic Bakelite tests easily / Some does not, but they are still what we consider Bakelite today.The MOST conclusive test of what WE call Bakelite TODAY is to Cut it with a...
A Primer for Applying Face Cream by lili-funk There is a correct way to apply facial creams and anti-aging lotions. For those of us who were never taught or told how to do so, following is a simple primer. ...
If you are a collector and don't shave with a safety razor you need not continue. However if you are like me, a lover of that warm shaving lather on your face in the early morning, then this guide may be for...
Ask the seller for the serial number that is usually stamped under the nosebridge frame. The serial number is very small,call Cartier at (800) 447-7405 and tell them the number to make sure the glasses...
Some tips on dating vintage commercial perfume bottles: Do you have a vintage perfume and need help in figuring out how old it may be? Simply knowing when your perfume first came out can be a huge help. I...
In this guide I have listed the various perfumes thatGuerlain launched from 1828-1990. Also included in a brief history of the company and other companies with the Guerlain name. Guerlain is one of my...
One way to tell the fakes from the real thing are by these tell tell signs: 1:On any pair of fakes the "Oakley"name on the lenses will be screen printed in white,and sometimes not centered correctly.i.e.:M...
The new trend or fad in men's grooming is called "wet shaving" using 50 year old vintage safety razors. On any given day you will find 30 or 40 safety razors for auction. These safety razors come in many...
Are you a seller who wants to list vintage perfumes but doesn't know where to start? I have been collecting vintage perfumes for many years and have also sold them on ebay for several years. I will discuss...
In this guide I will introduce you to the world of the silver overlay/deposit perfume bottles and the different types available. Most people use the terms interchangeably, but "overlay" is usually always...