THIS IS A GENERAL INFORMATION GUIDE ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS DEFACTO WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND WHAT TO AVOID NOTES ON BUYING ORIGINAL TELEPHONES DON'T RUSH IN TO BIDDING JUST BECAUSE IT LOOKS...
Plastic collectables Most collectors of vintage plastics really know their subject. Labelling any and every old plastic item as “Bakelite” and hoping for the best is a certain recipe for grief, angry buyers...
Chandelier Glossary ~ You may find the following terms useful when deciding what type of chandelier you want. Arm ~ The light bearing part of a chandelier sometimes known as a branch. Bag ~ A bag of crystal...
Introduction There is a big difference in the selection of antique silver for use on your table compared to buying for building an enthusiast's collection. Silver for domestic dining first must fulfil its...
Since there appears to be no guides to buyers of Art Deco lighting I am offering this in the hope it may be useful to those about to take their first step to owning an icon of this fascinating period. Firstly,...
If you are thinking about buying a piano on ebay here are just a few basic but essential things to look for and avoid.1. Age of piano. If it has or has had candlesticks/fretwork or is over 50 yrs old, the...
Art Nouveau (French for "new art") is a style in art, architecture and design that peaked in popularity at the beginning of the 20th century.Other, more localized terms for the cluster of self-consciously...
Silver items tips 1. How to remove excess wax from candleholders? It is best to remove the hot wax drippings as soon as possible, but if this cannot be done, or if the Sabbath has already started, the...
Before deciding what to buy take a close look at what you are going to polish and what you want to achieve, If the metal, be it a bike part, car or even a copper pot is in good condition but badly tarnished...
THE FACTORY -WMF ( Wurttembergische Metallwaren Fabrik ) The firm WMF were producing metal ware in different styles: * Classical * Art Nouveau ( Jugendstil ) * Art Deco * Celtic / Viking revival * Bauhaus...