April 10, 2008
Ernesto Soler is a pen collector and the webmaster of Parker51.com, a member of our Hall of Fame.
The Parker “51,” produced by the Parker Pen Company, is considered by many collectors to be the best pen ever made. Developed in 1939 and introduced in the U.S. market in 1941, it soon became widely imitated by most pen manufacturers. To this day, its shape and design remain widely recognizable and it seems … (continue reading)
April 1, 2008
Phil Nelson runs Phils Old Radios, a member of our Hall of Fame, and a great resource for information on antique radios.
You’ve just acquired an old radio, but apart from the manufacturer’s name on the front, you don’t know a blessed thing about it. Learning more about your radio may satisfy your curiosity, or it may serve a practical purpose such as helping you get repair information. Here’s how to go about identifying an … (continue reading)
March 28, 2008
In this article Ted Althof, also known as Papa Ted, provides an in-depth history of decorative dimestore Christmas village houses and other vintage Christmas decorations. His site, http://www.papatedsplace.com, is a member of our Hall of Fame.
The following is a history of these wondrous little artifacts called cardboard Christmas village houses – a history devoted to establishing some way of … (continue reading)
March 25, 2008
Andy Zito’s site, andyzito.com/snowdomes is a member of The Collectors Weekly Hall of Fame.
These wonderful snow-filled objects are a world of fascination in themselves. Just shake one and see if you can resist the silent magic it evokes, not unlike an actual snowfall. Then notice if they don’t evoke the indelible memories of a childhood trip to a famous landmark or kitchy roadside attraction. Old plastic snow domes are America ’s and the … (continue reading)
March 20, 2008
Graham Hodges’ site, silversugartongs.com is a member of The Collectors Weekly Hall of Fame
The period of English history from 1770 to 1820 was a time of great change and great prosperity for England. As a result it was a growth period for silver table-ware, much of which still survives today. This period saw the change from tea tongs, through cast sugar tongs to the standard style sugar tongs, (or sugar bows). It is … (continue reading)
Anna Checcoli’s Ventagli.org, an antique and vintage hand fan gallery and information site, is featured in our Hall of Fame.
Many people ask me about the “language of the fan”: how hand fans were used in earlier times to communicate. And in fact, the role of the fan was not only for cooling, or as a fly swatter or fire-bellows. It was also the supreme instrument of silent communication.
As Sir Richard Steele, in the … (continue reading)
March 19, 2008
Lew Jaffe’s Bookplate Junkie blog is a member of our Collectors Weekly Hall of Fame. For more information on collecting bookplates and an incredible array of beautiful bookplates, visit Bookplate Junkie.
Bookplate mania in America and England peaked from 1890 to about 1920. That’s when the really great collections were formed. Most of them were either dispersed or absorbed into other collections. These collections … (continue reading)
March 17, 2008
Paul Koren is the webmaster of Railroadiana Online, a resource site for railroadiana collectors and a member of our Hall of Fame.
Many people are fascinated by railroads. At one time, railroads were connected to most aspects of community and economic life, and almost everyone had the experience of taking the train to some distant destination. Today, railroads are still a vital part of the nation’s commerce, but they have largely evolved into less publicly … (continue reading)
March 14, 2008
Online since 1995, the Briar Press Museum (a member of our Hall of Fame) is dedicated to the history of the printing press. Here, founder Elizabeth Nevin explains to collectors the basic facts to consider when buying/selling/restoring an antique press.
If you are thinking of getting into letterpress printing or collecting antique printing equipment, congratulations. It is a very satisfying hobby and craft. However, like any other field of interest, there … (continue reading)
February 21, 2008
By Charles Greene III (Copyright 2008)
Charles Greene is the webmaster of MagicPosterGallery, which showcases vintage magic posters from 1890-1930 (the ‘golden age’ of magic), and is a member of our Hall of Fame.
What are vintage magic posters?
Posters of magicians printed by the stone lithography method qualify as vintage magic posters. The stone lithography process was in it highest use … (continue reading)
February 18, 2008
By Miss April (Copyright 2008)
Miss April is a lifelong vintage enthusiast who turns her love for all things vintage into websites, including two in our Hall of Fame, Miss-Vintage.com and That60sGirl.com.
The benefits of wearing vintage clothing are numerous and rewarding. It’s truly a delight to realize that no one else will be wearing your outfit. I’ve always strived to be unique, especially in my personal style, so it should come as no surprise that I … (continue reading)
February 15, 2008
Jeff Savage is proprietor of Drexel Grapevine Antiques in Valdese NC, and creator of the Fishing and Hunting Pins and Badges site featured in our Hall of Fame.
I’ve been a collector of antique fishing tackle for over 20 years, and have been selling antique tackle in my shop since 1990. I collect all aspects of fishing memorabilia. In … (continue reading)
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