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...
WW1 British Campaign Medal Guide A wide veriaty of campaign medals were issued to British servicemen including interesting foreign awards. This guide deals with the standard issue medals awarded to servicemen...
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...
What is 'Renaissance Wax' and why should I buy some? Renaissance wax polish was originally formulated on the British Museum research laboratories in the early 1950's, in response to a discussion amongst museum...
FIRST THING TO REMEMBER WHEN BUYING A KATANA ON EBAY,YOU CAN BUY VERY GOOD QUALITY,PRACTICAL,FUNCTIONAL BLADES AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES ON EBAY.I AM WRITING THIS GUIDE MAINLY TO DISSPELL THE MYTH THAT KATANAS...
Having been trading in Cigarette silks (Mainly with a Military Theme) for over 5 years and particularly the last 3 on ebay, I get asked the same questions from buyers and interested partys regularly. So i will...
Which stocking for which era? Pre 1920 - silk for the rich, cotton or lisle (wool) for everyone else, finishing just above the knee. In the 19th century stockings were held up by an elasticated garter around...
Your crystals, jewellery and pendulums and basically anything around you can attract positive and negative energies and so need to be cleansed. Below you will find what I consider the best ways in which to...
How to import from China without being cheated Antiques Most antiques offered for sale from within China are fakes or copies. Antiques are reproduced by the boatload. They're sold in all markets on every...
Counterfeiting in Britain seems to be on a "high" it is very difficult to measure accurately, but all the evidence suggests that this problem has been growing fast It has increased way beyond anything that you...