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...]
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...]
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...]
How to Properly Label Vintage Items
When trying to determine how to properly label an item, you must first determine how to categorize them. We cover the difference between antiques, vintage items and collectibles in more detail in our article What Makes Something Antique, Collectible or Vintage. In this article we will be going over how best to "label" and define the "type" of vintage items you have. What Makes an Item Vintage Vintage was once used to define pieces from the 1960's and 70's. Today, it is now used to describe … [Read more...]
Types of Collectibles that are No Longer Worth Collecting
Things that Could Have an Impact on A Collectible's Value Over the years there are many things that can cause a collectible's value to fluctuate. Sometimes these factors can increase its value, other times decreasing it instead. Some of the main factors that impact an items value could be: Supply and Demand - If the demand is high but the supply is low then buyers could be willing to pay more, but if the supply out paces the demand the seller will need to offer the better deals in … [Read more...]
What Makes Something Antique, Collectible or Vintage?
Is My Item Antique, Collectible or Vintage? There has been a long debate over what time frame dictates if something is an antique, collectible or vintage. In this article I will clarify this subject. Les't start with the antique time frame. Antique - 100 years and older Collectible - Less than 100 years old Vintage - Less than 25 years or it has cycled back into fashion … [Read more...]
Iconic Barbie’s From the Last Six Decades
The Barbie doll made her first appearance on March 9th 1959, produced by American company Mattel. Ruth Handler co founder of Mattel and the designer of Barbie envisioned creating a teenager version of a baby doll after watching her young daughter Barbara play only with paper dolls. This sparked an idea of creating a 3D plastic doll that appealed to older children because at the time no teenage plastic doll existed. Barbie, short for Barbara Millicent Roberts, named after Ruth Handler's daughter … [Read more...]
Preserving Vintage and Antique Photographs
In this article I will cover the proper way to preserve and store vintage photographs. First lets cover the enemies of a photograph. Enemies of a Photograph Heat Extreme temperatures (hot or cold) can cause the chemicals in the photograph to change this can have many effects on the photograph. Example of damage that heat can cause. Brittleness Weakness Discoloration Wrinkling Cracking Staining Wrapping … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Collecting Antique Teapots
The antique teapot market has become very hot over the last few years. With high tea becoming all the rage these days, it has been fueling the teapot market. Teapot collecting is very curious as modern teapots can be just as sought after as vintage and antique ones. Here are 5 tips on how to collect antique teapots. 1. Character of the teapot The character of the teapot is one of the most collectible aspects of a teapot. Here are some examples of teapot character. Humorous … [Read more...]
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