This guide will introduce you to the world of the 1940s-1960s vanity accessories manufactured by Matson, Stylebuilt, Guildcrest, Globe and others. These items were originally sold in department stores, drug...
There is confusion by many buyers and sellers on silver vanity items, old or new, as to if it is sterling or silverplate, if it is just tarnished and need polishing or worn and needs to be resilvered and if...
In this guide I will explore the beautiful world of antique Victorian era porcelain backed handmirrors and brushes. These pretty vanity items were produced during the 1890s and continued for a few more...
INTRODUCTION: I have previously written a guide entitled "Carved Wood Perfume Bottles". My favorite collection of these were made by John Oya and Company. There is very little information about this company on...
What Are Hair Receivers?Alma's Attic Antiques Collectibles specializes in vintage vanity accessories. Quite the most frequently asked question we receive on these items is "What are Hair Receivers?"Well, as...
IS IT A 'NODDER'A 'WOBBLE / BOBBLE HEAD' OR A 'RING KEEPER /HOLDER' I have never understood why so many people call a 'Wobble head a Bobble Head' or a 'Ring Keeper' a 'Nodder', I hope the following will be...