BRIEF HISTORY OF THE POCKET WATCH Much information can be found on the internet about the development of the pocket watch. Here is a brief summary. The first reference to a portable clock was made in 1462 by...
The first pieces of porcelain I started collecting over 20 years ago were those with the Blue Willow pattern. From there I discovered the Blue Phoenix or "Flying Turkey" pattern. This guide is a summary of...
PURPOSE:Some of the most enduring collectible items on eBay over the past years have been the hand carved wood perfume bottles from Hawaii. For those who wish to know more abut them I offer the results of my...
It has been said that "in order to enjoy wine fully, the proper glassware is required". There are many different shapes, styles, and colors to found in wine glasses. This monograph is concerned with the...
I have spent a lot of time looking for various items (from boxes to porcelain to books to jewelry) I wanted to buy over the past five years on eBay. Here are some of the things I have learned that may help...
Pillivuyt is a well known maker of kitchen-ware products. But to me, their antique series of paté terrines or game casserole dishes are beautiful as well as highly desirable. I am writing this guide to share...
PURPOSE:I have a small collection of dolls from around the world that are designed to represent traditional ethnic costumes. One of my favorite series are the MAKALEKA DOLLS produced in Hawaii starting in the...
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...
INTRODUCTION: This is one of the first dolls I purchased in the 1980's to start a doll collection and the third of its type that I have owned. However, it was not until this year (2007) that I learned much...
INTRODUCTION: This is the third guide in my series on Hawaiian Carved Wood Bottles. The first guide described the development of the industry in Hawaii; the second was more of a biography of John Oya and his...