Purpose of Guides I'm dismayed by the huge amount of counterfeit Mac on eBay, and how many bidders are still fooled by these fake items.I 've bought some of these fakes on eBay myself, and not known until...
I HAVE NOTICED OVER RECENT MONTHS AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF COUNTERFEIT WHITEFRIARS VASES APPEARING IN EBAYS LISTINGS IN PARTICULAR THE 8 INCH DRUNKEN BRICKLAYER VASE HAS COME IN FOR SOME SPECIAL ATTENTION...
JAPANESE SWORD CARE GUIDE Courtesy of NBTHK Nippon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai Traditionally, the Japanese sword has been a most important treasure of the Japanese people. We should do what we can to...
The Care and Feeding of Your Book Collection What Are Some Tips For The Beginner Collector? Decide what you'd like to collect (certain writer(s), topics, illustrators, colours, etc.-- Buy the best...
Thought I'd write this after reading the warning report on fakes. i've been fascinated by these evocative and beautiful pictures for some time. I tracked down the descendants of the people who registered...
Collectors are realising the value and intrinsic qualities of Victorian and Edwardian shooting accessories. In days gone by, breech loading cartridges were very expensive and mass manufacture unreliable...
Navy Cigarette Cards 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 updates on...
I have now had many e.mail's from Japanese collectors, swords in the main. What has come over in the communications is the fear of fraud and the item being miss described. Their is no way to be 100% sure but...
Pale brownish storage spots or marks in antique linens may seem scary but actually can be washed out. These pale brownish storage spots sometimes occur with antique fabrics that haven't been washed for...
Kevlar used as torch wick - an unbelievable material Kevlar, Nomex, Apyeil, Twaron - to name but a few well known brands, are all made from the same generic compound, this is Aramid. Aramids are...