Category: Antiques

Over the last ten years, the prevalence of online auction sites like eBay and Ruby Junction has changed the face of collecting antique glassware. On one hand, items once thought to be extremely rare, like iridescent Carnival glassware, were suddenly readily available. On the other hand, items one found in every kitchen cabinet, like mid-century […]

The popular collections of antiques typically include fully functional furniture made from specific periods of time. Since most antique furniture was produced before the use of power tools and mass production, they are considered stronger and more valuable than many of the pieces made today. Collecting antique furniture usually requires some knowledge about age, how […]

Antique fishing lures can be highly collectible, valuable, and hard to find. If you have an old tackle box out in the garage or down in the basement, get it out now and check for some of these extremely rare antique fishing lures. The most valuable lures are made of wood, painted and finished to […]

If you are a gun collector but have become bored with your collection, perhaps it is time for you to take a look at some antique firearms. These guns offer you a chance to get a real piece of history, and some can even still be used, although be careful because antique firearms can […]

Antique dishes are one of the most collectable antiques that are readily available. Unlike most antiques, dishes can be found just about everywhere in every culture throughout history. You can get pottery and tableware dating back to Greek and Roman times, or find exquisite examples for the mid eighteenth century. The key […]

Since early pioneer days, U.S. emigrants have relied on coffee to give them the caffeine boost that helps so many people maintain a productive life. Today, we have the corner Starbucks where we can stop in and buy a grande latte or mocha.
When we make our own coffee at home, we enjoy the luxury […]

Antique China is usually fragile and beautiful. Antique China could be fit for a queen because it was used by a queen at one time. With a little bit of luck, an avid collector might find some antique China that a queen used before to serve her guests. The antique China could […]

To most people the idea of preserving, or restoring, a car that was built in the early 1900’s may seem like a huge waste of time and money. But to car enthusiasts all over the world there is a huge, and growing, network of people that are finding joy in restoring old vehicles back […]

If antique vases are something you collect then taking a trip to Asia is an excellent idea. The United States has antique vases that only date back a few hundred years. Very old vases can be found in Europe and Russia but the very ancient vases can always be found in China and Japan. The […]

When cleaning out the attic or basement have you ever come across an old book or trunk and wondered if there was any value to it today. Many antique pieces are worth quite a bit today but there are strict stipulations as to how the antique value is determined. There are experts in the field […]