Between about 1900 and 1960 the 78rpm record was the main format in which every genre of music, along with speech was recorded. Millions indeed probably billions of such records survive and, for modest cost,...
The C Series lens - Service now Discontinued The "C" type lens had 3 phases first the chrome followed by chrome with the T* coating which is still in use to the current and then the black but they were phased...
A short and sweet guide to using stitch markers Stitch Markers are perfect for circular knitting, keeping track or rows, or reminding you of upcoming pattern changes. To incorporate stitch markers into...
Lighthouse Cigarette Cards (Collectables)- Seeing The Light I've been collecting and selling early trade cards, cigarette cards and related collectables for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please...
If you're looking for a sewing machine, whether new or used, you might not have considered one option for picking yourself up a bargain. eBay! At present this offers some great opportunities to pick up the...
History is fascinating, regardless of which era, but none more so than the Neolithic (New Stone-Age) and Paleolithic (Old Stone-Age)periods. The PALEOLITHIC began about 2 million years ago - beginning with...
I would agree with the comment previously made ... I recently visited Mamas and Papas store to purchase a cot - whilst there I mentioned that the stiching on the change bag that I had purchased from them was...
Wind up gramophones often need replacement springs and the steel needles used to play the records should only be used once , use more than once and you risk damaging the record ! If you are buying a phonograph...
There are countless amounts of vintage plastic knitting needles for sale on Ebay, in a huge array of colours and sizes - and they're lovely! Unfortunately, though, it seems that a lot of people erroneously...
To accurately grade records you must listen to them. I know there are specialists who say they use a zillion-watt bulb and 30 years of experience. But often that is still not good enough. You can have vinyl...