August 8th, 2007 at 3:08 am (Collecting Antiques)
Ever wonder how the Liberty Nickel, or ‘V’ nickel as it is sometimes called came about? Read on to learn the interesting history behind this coin.
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August 8th, 2007 at 2:08 am (Collecting Antiques)
Liberty Nickels can make for a great collecting challenge. Learn how to get started
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August 8th, 2007 at 2:08 am (Collecting Antiques)
The majority of us would prefer our money in paper bill form, but for most of our history, United States money came in coins.
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August 8th, 2007 at 2:08 am (Collecting Antiques)
Coin collecting is exciting, and collecting American coins is a simple and interesting hobby if you reside in the United States. There are some truly intriguing coins of most denominations.
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August 8th, 2007 at 12:54 am (Collectibles)
In this article, I discuss the growth of what was called Peoples Art. This is more now named under the more commonly called “collectibles” genre. Collectibles are considered a cheaper collecting version of antique collecting. “Peoples Art” is the art depicted on containers. Read the rest of this entry »
August 7th, 2007 at 11:08 pm (Collecting Antiques)
By : MITCHELL HAMPSON
One of the benefits of buying an older home is the possibility of the previous owners leaving treasures behind. Forgotten items are regularly left tucked away in the corner of the attic or in the basement.
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August 7th, 2007 at 11:08 pm (Collecting Antiques)
By : Dave Poon
Finding an antique coffee grinder is the best thing you can do to create a special coffee or espresso. The taste and flavor of coffee initially dissipates after the coffee beans were grinded. So it is much enticing tasting a coffee or an espresso if you were the one who grinded the coffee beans.
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August 7th, 2007 at 10:08 pm (Collecting Antiques)
Finding an antique coffee grinder is the best thing you can do to create a special coffee or espresso. The taste and flavor of coffee initially dissipates after the coffee beans were grinded. So it is much enticing tasting a coffee or an espresso if you were the one who grinded the coffee beans.
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August 7th, 2007 at 9:08 pm (Collecting Antiques)
One of the most recognizable Latin expressions is Caveat Emptor, buyer beware.
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August 7th, 2007 at 9:08 pm (Collecting Antiques)
Since the gold discoveries in the early and mid 1800s, the United States introduced the Cape Diamond Bracelet in the market in the late 1800s. It is considered as one of the most expensive antique jewelries and had to be remounted because of its limited supply.
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