Overview and History of Vaseline Glass
When discussing vaseline glass in the United States, collectors are referencing a type of old glass that is yellow or yellow-green in normal light and glows bright green under a…
Antique Collection
Guide to Vintage Tupperware
Baby boomers and members of younger generations are nostalgically collecting Tupperware. They remember their mothers and grandmothers who used the items in their kitchens or sold the products as “Tupperware…
Signs Your Record Album Is Valuable
Sealed Albums aura_music/eBay By 1970, “The White Album” by The Beatles had sold close to 6.5 million copies. Needless to say, this is just one instance where there are many…
5 Popular Antiques to Buy and Flip Now
Chinese Export Jewelry Unforgettable / Ruby Lane Asian antiques have always had their fair share of admirers. Recently a few items have been stand-out sellers, however. Ever heard of Chinese…
Common Fire-King Glassware Patterns
Common Fire-King Glassware Patterns
Valuable Items to Buy at Estate Sales
Books The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Many estate sales feature huge bookcases filled with titles ranging from non-fiction coffee table books to classic novels. These can be a treasure trove…
Where to Get Your Antiques Appraised
There are a number of factors to consider when you need to get an antique or collectible appraised. Sometimes it’s a matter of just knowing how much something is worth…
What Is Slag Glass?
The first pressed glass pieces that collectors refer to as “slag glass” were made in the 1890s, using the glass-like by-product of iron ore known as—you guessed it—slag. These items…
Guide to Mid-Century Dishware
Metlox Great American Pottery (www.gr8ampottery.com) Metlox got its start in the 1920s as ProutyLine Products. The company eventually combined parts of the words “metal” and “oxide” (the chemical that imparts…
Buying and Selling Antiques
Decades ago, buying and selling antiques was solely the tradecraft of serious antique dealers, high-end auction houses, and heavy rollers—now, anyone can do it. It can be a hobby for…