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A Guide to Collecting Vintage Sewing Patterns

July 18, 2021 2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Vintage Tagged With: Collectibles, Patterns, sewing

The 10 Most Popular Vintage Pyrex Patterns

June 20, 2021 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Dishware, Glassware Tagged With: Patterns, pyrex, vintage

Collecting Vintage Trifari Jewelry

May 27, 2021 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Jewellery, Vintage Tagged With: Antique Jewelry, Collectibles, costume jewerly, trifari

Willow Tree Ornaments

April 13, 2021 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Collectibles Tagged With: Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, Collecting, Ornament, sell collectibles, Willow Tree

Swarovski Yearly Mo Cows (Moo Cows)

January 28, 2021 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Swarovski Tagged With: Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, Collecting, Crystal, Ornament, Swarvoski Crystal

Antique Shop Treasure Hunting (9 Things to Look for)

January 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Vintage Tagged With: Antique furniture, antique store, Collectibles, costume jewerly, memorabilia, Tin toys, treasure hunting, Vintage christmas decoration, vintage furniture

Royal Albert Tea Sets

September 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Royal Doulton Tagged With: chinaware, collectible teapots, Collectibles, fine china, royal albert, Royal Doulton, Tea Sets, vintage

Royal Doulton – Celebrity and Artist Collaborations

March 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

Royal Doulton is a brand that has become world-renowned for its high-quality tableware, ornaments, and fine china. Yet despite the quality of their wares, they still owe part of their success to some of the world's most influential people. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Royal Doulton Tagged With: Collectibles, Royal Doulton

Royal Doulton Bunnykins

February 21, 2020 3 Comments

Bunnykins, produced by the Royal Doulton company are timeless pieces that have been loved and cherished by young children for many decades. Like the name suggests, the Bunnykins collection is based upon a series of rabbits made into china ornaments and printed onto children's cups, plates, and breastfast bowls. In more recent years, the company also began producing Bunnykins silver items such as children's cutlery, money, and music boxes. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Royal Doulton Tagged With: Antique Kitchenware, Antique Wares, bone china, Bunnykins, chinaware, earthenware, Royal Doulton, vintage

How to Tell if a Royal Doulton is a Fake, Forgery, or Reproduction

February 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

The very first thing that any Royal Doulton collector needs to be aware of, is that the company also releases seconds. This can make it difficult for some collectors to determine if a piece is a genuine Royal Doulton or a cleverly produced replica. To help alleviate some of the confusion that Royal Doulton seconds can create, this article will be covering the types of markings that could indicate if a piece is a genuine piece or not. What is a Royal Doulton Second? As a brand … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Royal Doulton Tagged With: Collectibles, counterfeits, fakes, forgeries, Royal Doulton, trademarks

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