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  • Dollhouse - A Miniature House In Your House  By : Brooke Hayles
    Today, the dollhouse has become again something of pleasure in the lives of children as well as adults alike, and the thrill of collecting particular accessories has become quite addictive for many dollhouse enthusiasts.
  • Tables and Their Histories  By : Mitch Johnson
    Usually the oak woods were used to make the dining tables earlier. They were, round, oval or long in shapes and sizes. Different types of woods were used for different types of styles for making the antique furniture that we could see today.
  • The Royal Furnitures and Their History  By : Mitch Johnson
    Sometime the emergence of new designs could coincide with that of the personal designs of the rulers like that of King Louis XVI. The variety in tastes of the patrons sometimes gives birth to new designs.
  • Glass of Germany and Holland  By : Mitch Johnson
    The quality of the paintings of the glass made the Germans noteworthy. The Germany craftsmen were able to successfully engrave natural rock-crystal adapt that to their skill to glass setting a new standard of glass-making. And Netherland made the Venetian type of glass in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. They excelled in glass decorations.
  • The History of Brass Metals  By : Mitch Johnson
    Making of articles and figures from the brass metal probably dates back to the seventeenth and eighteenth century. Some of the things that were made with brass are candlesticks, dishes of various sizes, chandeliers
  • The History of Pewter and Paktong  By : Mitch Johnson
    These pewter and paktong metals are usually lesser-known metals that were used to make things before they were replaced by pottery and porcelain. Pewter is an alloy of tin with small additions of lead and other metals. And paktong is an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc, which resembles silver.
  • Types of Stones and Their Characteristics  By : Mitch Johnson
    There are some jade and stones that we know very less about them. The natives of New Zealand sometimes use these stones for making figures of human and even articles like axe-head. These stones had never failed to surprise and delight the craftsmen and collectors alike.
  • What You Need to Know about Greek and Roman Ceramic  By : Mitch Johnson
    Ceramic has come from a long history of time. With human being has more knowledge and advanced equipment, people start making the development in ceramic making. In this article you will learn the history of ceramic from the Greek time until Roman time.
  • Porcelain - The Best of Chinese  By : Mitch Johnson
    Among different types of ceramic, porcelain is one of the most beautiful and expensive Chinese-made ceramic. Though it has been firstly made by Chinese, later it spread all over Europe and many people started making it. In this article you will learn more about porcelain.
  • How to Start Your Own Unique Figurine Collection  By : Monique Hawkins
    Many people love to collect all kinds of interesting things. This is a passions enjoyed by many from all over the world. As a matter of fact, these days this hobby has grown to become a valuable enterprise. Let's discover what makes this such a special hobby.
  • Art Deco Auctions  By : John Savage
    In the field of modern art, art deco plays a large and impressive role.
  • How To Choose Swords That Are Beautiful And Functional  By : Gregg Hall
    A true collector of swords will know what he is looking for when he is after a sword. Usually collectors are quite knowledgeable about the different aspects of a sword. These people will probably be able to look at a sword and tell you if it is truly authentic or if it is a fake remake.
  • How To Be Sure That The Sword You Want To Buy Is Made Of Quality Materials  By : Gregg Hall
    Swords can be made out of many different materials depending on what they will be used for. Swords are a dangerous weapon that can be used to kill people. Hopefully the only reason you would want a real sword is if you are a collector, and not to actually harm someone.
  • How to Assemble a Liberty Head V Nickel Collection  By : Keith Scott
    Liberty Nickels can make for a great collecting challenge. Learn how to get started
  • How Can I Buy Coins on eBay Without Getting Ripped Off?  By : Keith Scott
    Is it safe to buy coins on Ebay? Follow these tips to put the odds in your court.

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