As a collector and dealer of scarce and antiquarian books, I am often put off by what I consider deceptive displays for books being offered. Very often "What You See Is What You Get" could not be further from...
I always suggest that for a low cost start up you should create inventory with things that are already in your home. Everyone has something to sell. Maybe it is the never opened gift from Christmas, the...
The purpose of this guide is to provide some practical and effective decorating tips to make your home the special place you want it to be! People come into my home and the first thing that many of them say...
The antiques and collectibles market will never be the same. Some people love it, some people hate it. No matter what your opinion, ebay has changed the way people shop and sell. The purpose of this guide is...
I'd llike to share a few things i've learned just by shopping Ebay and talking to the many helpful sellers. Ask about how the piece was polished. Some sellers will say this in their descriptions, but many do...
Occasionally in the world of antiques, you may come across a mark, DEP, which could mean either Depose or Deponiert. This mark is commonly found on German or French bisque dolls , celluloid, porcelain,...
Collecting cookbooks can be a most delicious pursuit! Leafing through vintage editions, you’ll be amazed by the variety of foods once fashionable and now all but forgotten: syllabubs and scuppernongs , plum...
This guide will give you some basic hints on how to clean art, antiques, collectibles and antiquities. I worked as an art restoration apprentice for my grandfather, Marcel Gibrat for three years. Mr. Gibrat...
Evaluating Later Period and Antique Furniture If you are planning on buying older furniture, here are some things to take into consideration.An old piece of furniture is not considered a true antique unless it...
Update: I have received a CD to evaluate for Antiques and Archives. This CD that I received was searchable in the PDF format. The PDF reader is availabe for freedownload from the net and I would rate this...