What could an Antique Desk Tell Us? When I see an antique desk, I wonder who sat at it and what they wrote. Did Royalty plan a ball at that Victorian antique desk? Was part of our constitution written here on this mahogany antique writing desk? Was it a treasured addition to the room when [...[...]
Archive for the ‘Vintage and Antique Collectibles’ Category
Vintage Figurines
A very popular collectible that I see for sale a lot is filling up shelf space in almost every home I've ever visited. I'm talking about vintage figurines. You know, the old Precious Moments or Snowbabies ones that are often being sold at the front of bigger greeting card and collectibles stores[...]
Masonic Pocket Watches
The Masonic order is a fraternal organization that is shrouded in mystery. Urban legends always seem to place them square in the middle of all kinds of conspiracy theories. It seems that they just can't get a break in the popular media. I don't know a lot about them in particular. [...]
Antique Wall Clocks
The first time I realized how valuable and expensive an antique wall clock could be, was at an estate sale that I visited. I think the gentleman who owned the estate had been some type of top level executive in a major national corporation. The house was beautiful. It was filled with unbelieva[...]
Vintage Wedding Dresses
Both the bride and groom want their wedding day to be perfect, but I think most people would agree that the bride spends a lot more time thinking about that ashes growing up. Many women picture that day from the time they are little girls. Some women have very specific visions of how the day [..[...]
Vintage Coffee Table
Personally, I haven't had a coffee table in a while. The reason is that we've had kids running around for a while. The kids are great, but when they are little, they just seem to be drawn to the corners of coffee tables like little magnets. That said, the vintage coffee table is a great [...][...]
Vintage Candy|Vintage Gum
I think it is safe to say that many people who decide to collect something do so as a way of remembering an earlier time in their lives. Of course there are other reasons, but I think the "memory thing" plays at least a part in the building of many collections. Vintage candy and vintage [...]
Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers
Kitchen collectibles are a favorite among many people who regularly visit garage sales and estate sales. There is a strong connection to old memories when you can actually pick up and handle something that reminds you of your past. Vintage salt and pepper shakers are a great example of this type[...]
Collectibles as an Investment
Personally, I love dealing with collectible merchandise. I like to go out exploring estate sales and auctions, I enjoy researching the particular vintage and antique items and looking for what sells well, and I like re-selling some of it for a profit when possible on eBay. There are also[...]