As one of the eight plate series released by Hummel over the years, the Annual Christmas Plate series was the shortest-lived. Hummel released its first annual Christmas plate back in 1995, with its last official Christmas plate being released in 2000. Modeled by master sculptor Helmut Fischer, what made these plates unique from many of Hummel's other plate designs, was the way in which they used raised reliefs instead of flat featured images. This gave the angel figure on the plate, a more … [Read more...]
How to Tell If a Swarovski Crystal Collectible is Real or Fake?
As one of the worlds leading brands of high-quality crystal products, Swarovski has acquired its fair share of copy cats and imitators. This can make it hard for people to distinguish the difference between a genuine Swarovski, and a deliberate, or misleading imposter. … [Read more...]
Hummel Plates
When it comes to Hummel plates, one of the most well known series for collectors, are the annual plates that were first released between 1971 and 1995, and then again between 2000 and 2004. Unbeknownst to some collectors, there are actually several plate series to collect. … [Read more...]
Antique and Vintage Cabinets
When discussing cabinets, you could be talking about freestanding cabinets such as Larders (Pantry Cabinets), Display Cabinets, Storage Cabinets; or you may be talking about fixed cabinets such as kitchen cabinets or wall mounted cabinets. In either case, these antique or vintage pieces of furniture can complement any home or work space, or serve as an inspiration for new design ideas and concepts. … [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...]
Antique and Collectible Cremation and Burial Urns
While there are many urns that have been purposely made to contain the ashes of a loved one, there are just as many if not more urns that have been made for multiple purposes. From decorative mantel pieces, to vase shaped containers or bowls, most urns that have been made with a lid can and have been used as cremation urns. Urns derive their name from two Latin words; "Urna" - meaning a jar or vessel, and "Urere" - meaning to burn. This is why you can find overlapping search results and … [Read more...]
Today’s Collectibles are Tomorrow’s Antiques
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...]
How to Find the Age of Your Royal Doulton
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...]
The History of Royal Doulton
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...]
The Hummel Manufacturing Process
M.I. Hummel figurines have been handcrafted in the same Rödental factory since 1935. The process they use, not only provides us with the gorgeous figurines that we see today. It is also the reason for why they are able to provide the high standards of quality and craftsmanship, that they have come to be known for. The Hummel manufacturing process - or Hummel Manufaktur as it is known in Germany - has not changed much over the decades. The same techniques and methods that were first used back … [Read more...]
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