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Complete List of Hummel Candle Holders



July 16, 2022 Leave a Comment

M.I. Hummel made many different types of figurines. In this article I will cover Hummel candle holders. Hummel candle holders were popular and there was many different ones made over the years. The first candle holder released was Hummel number 24 (Lullaby) TMK 1. These candle holders depict beloved rosy cheek children that we have all come to love from Hummel figurines. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles, Figurines, Hummel Tagged With: Antique, by Korin Iverson, Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, Collecting, Hummel Figurine, vintage

Complete List of Hummel Plates



May 29, 2022 Leave a Comment

M.I Hummel is well known for its charming, rosy-cheeked children figurines. However there are many types of other items Hummel made with these charming children. Some of the more common items are: Christmas OrnamentsBellsPlatesBookendsHoly Water Fonts However, there are many other types of items that Hummel made. Here are some of the more uncommon items: Candle HoldersDisplay PlaquesKitchen MoldsTable LampsCandy and Trinket BoxesAshtraysClocksArtworkDolls In this article I will cover … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Figurines, Hummel Tagged With: Antique, by Korin Iverson, Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, Collecting, Hummel Figurine, vintage

Identifying Different Royal Doulton Ornaments, Chinaware, and Glassware



September 13, 2021 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Royal Doulton Tagged With: Antique, chinaware, identifying antique, Royal Doulton, vintage, vintage chinaware

Vintage Royal Doulton Disney Ornaments



September 9, 2021 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Royal Doulton Tagged With: Antique, Disney, Disney Christmas Ornaments, Disney Ornament, Ornament, Royal Doulton, royal doulton ornament, vintage

Best Wood Polish for Antiques



June 8, 2019 1 Comment

While the value of an antique piece gradually increases over it's lifetime, however the condition they are kept in can vastly effect the value of an antique. Polishing wooden antiques should be completed correctly to ensure the item isn't damaged or devalued. *Note Conditioning the wood with wax will protect the wood from surface damage, drying out and cracking, it will also keep the varnish or stain in good condition. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antique Wood Tagged With: Antique, Antique furniture, antique wood care, caring for antique furniture, cleaning antique furniture, polishing antiques, wood care

Today’s Collectibles are Tomorrow’s Antiques



March 5, 2019 Leave a Comment

This article is a modern day collectible guide to tomorrow's antiques. Many of today's collectible items will become tomorrows sort after antiques. They will be just as sought after as many of today's popular antiques. Here are a few examples of popular antiques today: Phonographs Books Furniture Records Music Boxes Railroad Items Maritime Items such as compass, navigation tools and ship parts And anything else that is a sought after antique Here are some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles Tagged With: Antique, antique market, Buying, Buying Antiques, by Korin Iverson, Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, Collecting

How to Find the Age of Your Royal Doulton



December 26, 2018 7 Comments

The history of the Royal Doulton brand is a long and complex one. That consists of subsidiaries, mergers, collaborations and limited releases. This can make finding the age of a Royal Doulton piece difficult to determine. In this article we will be providing you with some helpful tips for working out the age of your Royal Doulton piece, by comparing the Royal Doulton marks, trademarks, base marks, and pattern codes. … [Read more...]

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The History of Royal Doulton



December 21, 2018 1 Comment

Royal Doulton; the renowned producers of some of the world's finest china, and makers of some of the most highly sort after collectible figurines owes its success to one of the most humblest of beginnings. The Royal Doulton story starts with a small partnership after John Doulton completed his apprenticeship in 1812, with the Fulham Manufacturing Company. He managed to develop quite a name for himself, as being one of the best pot throwers in London at the time. Impressed by his skills and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Royal Doulton Tagged With: Antique, Antique Kitchenware, Antique Wares, Ceramic Wares, Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, Pottery, Royal Doulton

The History of Hummel



December 4, 2018 4 Comments

Ever since the production of the very first Hummel figurine. Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel has remained the driving influence behind the design and art style of every Hummel ever produced. As part of the history of Hummel, we will be taking a look at the life of Sister Maria Innocentia, and the how Goebel came to be the worlds leading manufacture of collectible figurines. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hummel Tagged With: Antique, by Korin Iverson, Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, Collecting, Hummel, Hummel Age, Hummel Figurine, Hummel Name, Identify your Hummel

Antique Joints and Joinery Techniques



November 23, 2018 Leave a Comment

Ever since we first started to build structures and objects out of multiple pieces of wood, we have had to find innovative ways of binding the pieces together. Enter joinery - various joining methods that utilize shapes, wedges, and bindings to apply enough force/pressure to hold two or more different pieces of wood together. Skilled carpenters of old were able to craft beautiful structures and objects all by hand. Many of these carpenters were skilled enough to even be able to create works of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antique Wood, Authentication Tagged With: Antique, Antique furniture, Antique furniture joints, Authentication, Buying, Buying Antiques, Collectibles, Collecting, Furniture, Wood joints

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