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...
THIS IS A GENERAL INFORMATION GUIDE ONLY AND IN MOST CASES WILL BE LIMITED TO GPO ‘BRITISH POST OFFICE’ EQUIPMENT IF YOU FIND THIS GUIDE HELPFUL, PLEASE VOTE NOTES ON BUYING TELEPHONES SOME COMMON SENSE...
Hi there, Thanks for reading this guide. This is just a quickie rough guide to Vanguards with approximation on prices as a general guide. Vanguards original (Lledo type box) were very 'retro 40/50/60's...
The first time I really began to take notice of decorative objects made of glass was when I visited a small craft market where one of the stallholders was a professional engraver. It was obvious to me that she...
With the current interest in vintage and burlesque fashions, there is a growing demand for ladies 20's, 30's 40's and 50's hair styling to compliment the outfits. Here is a guide, using references from...
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I HAVE JUST STARTED THIS GUIDE MORE WILL COME AS I FIND THE TIME SO PLEASE BEAR WITH ME ON THIS ONE FOR MORE IMFORMATION ON BAKELITE AND CANDLESTICK PLEASE SEE MY SPECIFIC GUIDES ON THEM I WILL TRY AND...
There are too many using the words KITSCH, FUNKY, RETRO, ART DECO, and VINTAGE when the item is none of these. I asked a seller recently what the meaning of one word was and she admitted that she didn't know,...
I bought a 98 CB500 in 2006 because I needed a reliable bike to ride to the train station, which is 10 miles away. I looked at the usual comuter options and nearly bought a scooter. In the end I bought my CB...
Have you ever wondered sometimes why your items doesnt sell, I have noticed if you try and sell an original item ,no one buys ,but they would rather pay over the odds for a fake, repro, replica whatever they...