Over the years the Royal Doulton company has produced many unique ornaments and chinaware loved by their owners globally. Each piece produced authentically by the company was marked with a back stamp or trademark in one way or another (with the exception of some of the earlier designs). This ensured that a 'real' Royal Doulton piece could be distinguished from a fake, forgery, or reproduction. … [Read more...]
Vintage Royal Doulton Disney Ornaments
Both young and old fall in love with Disney's characters time and time again. Royal Doulton, like many other companies, realized how significant Disney was in the lives of collectors, and thus they have produced many Disney ornaments over the years. … [Read more...]
Collecting Vintage Radio Flyer
For many of us, Radio Flyer brings back fond memories of our childhood and these wagons held a special place in the hearts of many. Little did we know that in Collecting Vintage Radio Flyer, the very toys we played with as children, they would become prized collector's items. These red wagons, made from steel known as 'little Fords' became an American Icon. They stole the hearts of many children and now they hold sentimental value for those who grew up in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Through the … [Read more...]
A Guide to Collecting Vintage Sewing Patterns
Many of us grew up learning to sew from companies such as Butterick, McCall’s, Simplicity, and Vogue, and in this post, A Guide to Collecting Vintage Sewing Patterns, we will delve into the world of vintage sewing patterns. … [Read more...]
The 10 Most Popular Vintage Pyrex Patterns
In this post, The 10 Most Popular Vintage Pyrex Patterns, we've compiled a list from around the web of the most interesting vintage patterns that no collection is complete without! eBay is a great resource for finding many of these and we'll give you some price references for each pattern shown. The history of Pyrex Pyrex was introduced in 1908 by Corning Inc. as a line of clear borosilicate glass used in the laboratory or in the kitchen. Its multi functional use combined with … [Read more...]
Collecting Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Collecting Vintage Vintage Trifari Jewelry is always in demand with jewelry enthusiasts and in this post I'll give you a full overview of the company and it's history. A quick search on eBay reinforces the value that some Trifari pieces can still garner in today's market. Take a look at this stunning piece currently listed for $6,750.00 USD! Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' Jelly Belly Turquoise and Black Winged Bird of Paradise in Flight Pin Description: gold plated base metal, rhinestones, … [Read more...]
Willow Tree Ornaments
If you are a keen figurine and ornament collector, it's hard to go past the adorable Willow Tree resin hand-painted sculpture series. Each figurine in the collection tells a story, or represents a life event such as the birth of a new baby, becoming a mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, or an older sibling. The figurines are timeless, and also faceless so that it allows the owner to use them in a way that they are able to tell their own story. The Willow Tree line is designed by Susan … [Read more...]
Swarovski Yearly Mo Cows (Moo Cows)
If you are a keen crystal ornament collector, you cannot go past Swarovski and in particular, their yearly Moo cows known as a 'Mo'. Each year the popular crystal company releases a number of different 'Mo' cows, each in different colors, sizes, and with their own unique personalities. … [Read more...]
Antique Shop Treasure Hunting (9 Things to Look for)
One of my favorite things to do on the weekend is to go treasure hunting in antique stores and second hand shops. However, sometimes it can be hard to distinguish junk from treasure. There are some items you should never pass up in an Antique shop. So let’s get started with the 9 things you should never pass up while hunting for antique treasures. … [Read more...]
Royal Albert Tea Sets
While the Royal Doulton company dates right back to the early 1800s, it wasn't until the 1900s, to be more specific the 1960's that this well-known china company bought the rights to Royal Albert, a brand that focused purely on floral designs that commonly incorporated England's national flower, the rose. The iconic Royal Albert branded tea sets were displayed on the kitchen shelves within many households during the second half of the 1900s, with their 'Old Country Rose' tea set among the most … [Read more...]
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