By: Alan P Hunter | 2010-10-25 | Crafts Not only has the use of fountain pens declined seriously since the ballpoint pen was invented but pens in general are required at a far lower rate. This is due to the computer and the mobile phone, both of which allow people to write (or type) messages to one another without ever having to put pen to paper. read more
By: Ricky Lim | 2010-04-01 | Crafts The word authentic is often connected to expensive, but this is a misconception. True if you collect antique baby dolls, these could be pricey. Well, it depends on the kind of doll that you want. There are some antique baby dolls that can be bought for only a few hundreds of dollars. read more
By: Searchme4 | 2010-11-30 | Furniture An antique may be any old collectible object which is valued for its beauty, craftsmanship, or emotional value and is prized for its rarity, artistry, uniqueness and age. A common denominator for considering or defining the value of an object is its age. read more
By: Bern Ortiz | 2011-07-28 | Fashion Collecting things is often a marvelous hobby, it not simply provides you a thing to treasure, it also enables you to explore around, so that you simply can add to your collection and expand it. read more
By: bharati | 2012-09-19 | Home Improvement Being in need of antiques and not being availed proper facilitations is past. Gone are the days when one has to seek out places after places just in need of proper antique stores. read more
By: George Roy | 2011-04-22 | Hobbies Antique model sailboats are some of the most beloved model ship types in the world. The peers of antique model sailboats pale in comparison to this ship’s quality and level of detail. Upon seeing antique model sailboats for the first time, the tiny embossed parts and replica details such as cannons are what stick out the most. Instead of carving these tiny pieces from the wood block of the ship read more
By: Lizzie Buxton | 2012-03-28 | Interior Design Though they may go by many different names – including fireplace, mantelpiece, chimneypiece, kamine, cheminee or chiminea – antique fireplaces are universally popular the world over. An important architectural and decorative feature in the interior of all manner of different homes and houses, antique fireplaces can be used to set the style of a room or complement the existing features. read more
By: Max Smart | 2012-02-05 | Product Reviews For the best gift you could buy this valentines try picking from the Parker Pen range. Not only has this pen withstood the test of time but its affordable and perfect for the professional working men and women. read more
By: Kaila Lynn | 2010-03-27 | Product Reviews Collecting antique can be a wonderful and exciting hobby. It can also be a great responsibility for those people who are experienced and focused enough to know the ropes. In spite of everything, there is always someone who is interested in collecting antiques who might also be looking for that special yet rare item that you may have too! read more
By: MiguelCarlos | 2011-03-29 | Hobbies Japan is one of the few countries that takes pride in its culture and tradition, which is why so many people all over the globe appreciate their creations and style. Japanese antiques have been the subject of several hobbyists and collectors from almost everywhere. read more
By: John Julia | 2010-12-20 | Furniture People love antiques for a reason. These wooden works of art, including antique oak chairs, have an appeal that is just difficult to resist. Individuals who are fond of these items know for a fact that these objects are an ideal investment. The furnishings are both beautiful and useful. In addition, the value of these things increases with time. Antiques are probably the only kind of investment that have both form and function, and with increased value for the long-term. read more
By: Lex Alwyn | 2012-02-14 | Collecting A collection of articles based around our favorite writing utensils, the Parker Fountain Pens we grew up with. It's not just an average fountain pen it's a Parker. read more