Here are some thoughts on what I think are particularly collectable in the fields of ceramics, glass and metalware (stainless steel) made during these two important decades for popular modernist design. This...
Genuine MRF cricket bat made from English willow for only £40.00 - does this sound familiar? This guide has been written to help you form an educated opinion about the authenticity of cricket bats for sale on...
Antique clocks The term " Antique " does cover a very large grey area as to date of manufacture or origin of any clock. Personally I would class antique as before 1920. Antique clocks come in a very large...
HOW TO VALUE GOLD JEWELLERY…WHAT SHOULD YOU PAY ? A short guide to valuing or pricing, identifying and appraising solid gold jewelery. What karat ( carat ) is it.? Market value ? What price should I pay...
I am not a ceramics expert but I have personally owned NatWest pigs for more than twenty years and more recently I have been buying Cousin Wesley pigs on eBay - in fact I have bought a lot !!! Wade produced a...
I've just bought a "Big german tank" from H F trade (Hamburg) and thought I'd share my experiences with you. The tank itself (a Panther BTW) was an absolute bargain (£26). Despite the location on the listing...
Ever since the beginning of mankind and during the growth of several civilizations, there was a need to keep prisoners and to enslave people. This was necessary to have an inexpensive labor force to form...
Cigarette Card's Meteoric Rise I've been collecting and selling collectors cards and cigarette cards for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please subscribe to my card collecting newsletters for...
This guide is intended to answer questions raised from the Setting up Shop on eBay and Advanced Shops eBay guides Which level shop to choose (Basic/Featured/Anchor)?Many people ask which level shop they should...
NUMISMATICS AND THE INTERNET Over the last three to four years there has been an explosion in numismatic activity brought about by the introduction and use of the internet as a means to buy and sell coins....