There is no recommended retail price for antiques - by definition they are used goods and subject to current market forces. However, here are a number of pointers that will help give you a guide to value....
Most collectors of Anglo-Saxon coinage aim high. They buy the finest quality coins they can find with no regard to expense. This is ideal if you have unlimited resources and are thinking of future resale...
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,...
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...
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...
English 18th and 19th century pocket watches can be classified into several basic types, and this short guide aims to guide you through the many types available and the various pitfalls and mistakes to avoid...
What is Philatelic Investment ? Philatelic Investment, the investment of funds in collectible Postage Stamps for the purpose of realising a profit, is a relatively recent phenomenon. Rare stamps are among the...
The Hanukkah Jewish Menorah Hanukkah Holiday in the Jewish tradition Hanukkah is a mid-winter-festival of warmth and light, celebrating the rededication of the home environment at the darkest time of the...