It is essential that the customs form be filled in correctly to avoid being overcharged tax and duty by the UK Customs when the parcel arrives from abroad. A Customs Form needs to be filled out when sending...
Children tend to get their favorite teddies all dirty. It is important to maintain good hygiene and keep teddy bears clean, especially if young Children play with them. Here are some quick and easy tips on...
Here is my guide to practical car boot sale buying and selling. Below I give useful tips on buying and selling.... plus.... what's hot to offer, and what's not! Car boot sales (garage sales)can be small...
There can be lot of confusion over the terms used to describe antique dolls such as bisque, parian and china - this guide attempts to clarify and explain them. It should be noted that the material used to...
You often need to remove either the entire wig (for packing the doll or to get access to the eyes) or just part of it (to check for markings underneath) – this guide advises how to do it without causing damage...
You are looking at a bique doll head and wondering if it’s really antique – here are some tips to help you. They are not exhaustive and there is nothing that beats experience, but you should be able to weed...
There are certain bits of information that collectors look for in Antique Doll listings, this guide will explain what is needed and how to get it. A well presented doll will attract more bidders. What is the...
Collecting Bears Today teddy bears of all kinds are freely available everywhere, costing from a few pounds, to hundreds of pounds for an exquisite mohair collector bear. There is no antique quite so huggable...
I am having to up date what I have previously written, as experience with U.S sellers, and other Brits grows! Please note, this is not intended for the expert! Also, due to the fact that you can only review...
This guide explains the terms used to describe antique doll heads: Socket head, Shoulder head, Solid Dome, Belton, Cut, Pate and so on. SOCKET HEAD: This is a head that finishes at the neck in a rounded ball...