May 13th, 2008
The Best of Antiques
and Collecting
What are you looking for?
A detailed tribute to the lesser-known artistic metalwork craftsmen of the Arts and Crafts movement. In addition t… [more]
The new model year Fords are in, and its 1957! Looking at a Fairlane, Tudor Sedan, Ranchero or Country Squire Wagon… [more]
Put on your go-go boots and check out this wavy, groovy tribute to 1960s fashion and textiles, courtesy of the Vict… [more]
Remember the View-Master you had as a kid? Check out all the hundreds of cool-looking variations you never knew exi… [more]
Ted Staunton's fabulous record label collection spanning six decades (1900-1960). Browsable by decade or label name… [more]
This incredible collection of airline timetables by Perry Sloan includes hundreds of vintage and modern airline tim… [more]
This incredible reference dictionary on jewelry, from Enchantedlearning.com, is both beautiful and comprehensive. S… [more]
This creative website is essentially a giant glossary of stamp collecting, 'from advertising covers through Zeppeli… [more]
This collection, from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, runs from 1690 through half a dozen eras including… [more]
A great reference on ‘American Brilliant Cut Glass’ (produced between 1876 and 1914), this site features a stri… [more]
Tom McIntyre’s reference site on antique watches, especially those made by the American Watch Company (later know… [more]
Rob Niederman’s homage to (and collection of) late 19th century wood cameras. This site contains extensive galler… [more]
In addition to a detailed timeline and history of the Ansonia Clock Company, this site boasts a database of photos … [more]
There's a ton of information here, but as with bottles, you have to dig to find the best stuff. Start with the famo… [more]
George Nelson's incredibly detailed chronicle of Christmas lighting. Browsable by decade and special theme. Hundred… [more]
This antique tractor and farm machinery site is a great resource for researching brands like Deere, International H… [more]
Though not an actual online dating site, the subject here is certainly love... of quilts. Kimberly Wulfert has put … [more]
Alan Voorhees' reference resource for vintage radio collectors includes a photo gallery, article library, PDF archi… [more]
Dr. David Fleishman's comprehensive spectacles site (over 3500 images), in collaboration with museums around the wo… [more]
A great reference and community forum on antique tractors. Start with the 39-page master photo list, showing thousa… [more]