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 About.com Antiques: Most Popular ArticlesThese articles are the most popular over the last month.Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:59:02 +0000
Know Your Antique Chairs 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z A round-up of antique chair styles. Here's a listing of various types of antique chairs, with links to more detailed articles on each one. This list of antique chairs also contains links to more general antique-style articles.
Limoges Porcelain 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Limoges porcelain is ever-popular with collectors, but many people don't realize that Limoges is a region in France rather than the name of a factory. Learn more about this decorative porcelain here.
Depression Glass 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Lots of collectors see the colorful pieces known as Depression Glass as, well, anything but depressing. Learn more about the history and collectible nature of this lovely glass through an informative article on the topic.
Researching Silver Online 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z This useful list of links will help you research silver and silverplated wares, including maker's marks, hallmarks and values, online.
Pottery and Porcelain Marks 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Pottery and Porcelain Marks and Signatures on Antiques & Collectibles
Depression Glass Price Guide 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z An online guide to help you value your Depression glass pieces.
Depression Glass Pattern Guide 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Photos in a guide format to help you identify Depression glass patterns.
Carnival Glass Price Guide 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z A guide to help you value your vintage carnival glass.
Griswold Cast Iron 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Collecting heavy metal? You are if you're a Griswold cast iron fan. Learn all about this cookware including how to clean and season your old finds.
Valuing Antiques 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z All the information you need on valuing your antiques & collectibles in one convenient location.
Silver and Plate Price Guides 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Sterling Silver and Plate Antiques and Jewelry Price and Value Guides
Know Your Furniture Legs 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Get a leg up on antique furniture research with this guide to leg styles. Learn the differences between various styles of furniture legs, from the Renaissance to the Empire periods. Knowing furniture leg styles can help identify a piece, and this guide to styles, with links to individual articles, is a handy reference.
Know Your Furniture Feet 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z This article is a round-up of various antique furniture foot styles from the Renaissance to the Empire. Learn about varieties of furniture feet styles and when they developed. Several foot styles are listed, with links to more detailed descriptions and photos.
Fenton Glass Price Guide 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z A guide to help you identify and value antique and collectible Fenton glass pieces.
Collecting Antique Typewriters 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Ever wonder whether that antique typewriter in the attic is worth anything? There may be a collector out there who'll pay good money for it if it's just the right model.
Antique Silver Plate Price Guide 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z A Guide to Help You Identify and Value Your Silver Plated Antiques
Vintage Costume Jewelry Price Guide 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Learn how much your vintage costume jewelry is worth through this pictoral price guide.
Capodimonte Porcelain 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Capodimonte: a regal name with a royal past. Learn more about the porcelain treasures bearing the Capodimonte name.
How to Value Antiques 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Read more about valuing antiques and learn to come up with values for your own collectibles. Learning to value antiques and collectibles is a skill appraisers pick up over time, but with time and patience you can do it yourself.
Steiff Price Guide 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Illustrated online price guide for Steiff animals, bears and dolls made in Germany to help with identification and value.
Clean and Season Cast Iron 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Learn how to clean a rusty old cast iron pan and then season it to perfection for future cooking.
Chippendale Furniture 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Recognizing Chippendale furniture looking at legs, feet, and other distinguishing features.
Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Coca-Cola Coke Collectibles Price and Value Guide
Limoges Porcelain Price Guide 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Wondering how much your Limoges porcelain might be worth? Take a look at these pieces with selling prices to get an idea of the value.
Occupational Shaving Mugs Price Guide 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Antique Occupational Shaving Mugs Price and Value Guide
Milk Glass Price Guide 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z A guide to help you identify and value milk glass pieces.
Eastlake Furniture 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Wondering exactly what Eastlake furniture looks like? This step-by-step feature will answer your questions.
Queen Anne Style Furniture 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Recognizing Queen Anne style furniture looking at legs, feet, and other distinguishing features.
Know Your Antique Tables 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z From dainty teapoy to massive trestle, this article lists a range of antique tables, with links to more info about each variety.
Antique Furniture Price Guides 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Antique and Mid-Century Furniture Price and Identification Guides to help you value your older furniture.
American Brilliant Cut Glass 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z An introduction to collecting and identifying American Brilliant Period cut glass, including what avid collectors are willing to more pay for.
Vintage Valentines 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Quick Facts About Vintage Valentines: - While handmade Valentineâs Day cards were in existence long before,
How Old Is an Antique? 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z How old do antiques and collectibles need to be to be considered antiques? It's not a cut and dry answer.
Antique Silver Price Guide 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z An Online Price and Identification Guide for Antique Sterling Silver Wares
Occupational Shaving Mugs 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Have you ever thought about collecting occupational shaving mugs? Learn more about them here.
Hepplewhite Style Furniture 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z This encyclopedia-style entry defines and discusses Hepplewhite furniture. Learn to identify the characteristics of Hepplewhite furniture styles. This article offers a guide to Hepplewhite style furniture, giving its background and describing characteristic features in legs, feet and woods. What is Hepplwhite style furniture?
Fenton Art Glass 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Fenton Art Glass can be found in gift shops around the country, but it's actually been around since 1905 and some of the older pieces can be quite valuable. Learn more about this company and collecting Fenton glassware.
Vintage Sheet Music 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Vintage sheet music can be an affordable collectible. There are exceptions to the rule, however. Find out which old sheet music is worth the most to collectors.
Cupid Mending Broken Hearts Postcard 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Vintage Valentine Postcards - Early 1900s - Cupid Mending Broken Hearts
American Sweetheart Cup & Saucer - Pink 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Depression Glass Price Guide: American Sweetheart Pink Depression Glass Cup and Saucer
15 Facts About Hall China 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Think you know Hall China? Or maybe you're just starting to learn about the company's products. Whether it serves as a brief review or introduction to something totally new, you should find this list of facts to be interesting, if not downright enlightening.
T.V. or T & V 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Wondering about the mark T&V Limoges France? Find out which company used it here.
Coiffe Limoges France 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Have you ever found a star mark with the word Limoges within the seven points? See if it's the Coiffe mark here.
Cobalt Blue Glassware 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Nothing brightens a room quite like the beauty of cobalt blue Depression glass. Learn more about it, including reproductions, here.
Roseville Pottery Price Guide 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Roseville Pottery Identification and Value Price Guide
Sheraton Style Furniture 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z You've heard the words 'Sheraton style', but could you recognize the furniture? Learn who Thomas Sheraton was, and why his work is so significant. This article defines and describes the characteristics of Sheraton-style furniture. Sheraton-influenced furniture is illustrated and identified, with its key features explained and its influence explored.
Bawo & Dotter (Elite Works) 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Ever wonder which decorating company used the Elite S.M. Limoges France mark? Find out more about it here.
Collecting Antique Stoneware 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Learn about the most popular companies and designs, along with the value, of utilitarian stoneware.
Bakelite Testing 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z With the price continually rising, many people wonder if old plastic items they own might in fact be made of Bakelite. You'll find six of the most popular and effective ways to test Bakelite here.
Hubley Cast Iron 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Learning about Hubley Manufacturing Company Cast Iron Toys, Doorstops and Other Collectibles including Popeye Motorcycle - Cast Iron Toys Doorstops and Other Collectibles made by Hubley Manufacturing Company including Popeye Motorcycle
R.S. Prussia 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z R.S. Prussia is the cream of the crop in the antique porcelain world. Learn more about it through this informative aricle and then see a great collection.
Dugan Lattice and Daisy Marigold Tumbler 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Dugan Lattice and Daisy Marigold Tumbler - Carnival Glass Value Guide
Federal Glass Company 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Glassware Maker's Marks and Signatures Gallery - Federal Glass Company
Elegant Glassware Price Guide 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z A price guide to help you identify and value your elegant glassware from Heisey, Fostoria, Duncan and Miller, Cambridge and others.
Know Your Antique Couches 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Whether used for lying down or sitting upright, the couch -- and its cousins, the sofa, the settee and the daybed -- has a long history, going back to classical Greek and Roman times. Here is a list of some common types that antique furniture fans are likely to encounter.
Valentine Heart Postcard 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Vintage Valentine Postcards - Early 1900s - Cupid and Hearts
Carnival Glass 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Every wonder how carnival glass got it's name? And how'd they get that pretty finish on the glass? Take a look for more information on carnival glass.
How to Store Old Photographs 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Learning how to store photographs for future generations means more than sticking them in an album. Learn how you can preserve your families keepsake photos for posterity.
Wingback Chair 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Many a dreamer has let his thoughts take wing while sitting in a wingback chair. This glossary-style article defines, and gives several stunning examples, of the wingback chair -- a favorite of clubs and libraries since the late 1600s. Learn all about the features and history of the wingback chair, one of the 18th-century's most familiar pieces of furniture.
Vintage Hankie Crafts 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z What can an inexpensive vintage handkerchief do for you? A lot with a few clever suggestions. Check out these crafty ideas!
Fenton Glass Company 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Glassware Maker's Marks and Signatures Gallery - Fenton Glass Company
The Windsor Chair 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Nothing says colonial America like the Windsor chair. Learn about the historic Windsor chair, how it was born in England but refined in the colonies. This illustrates traces the origins of the Windsor chair, defines and describes its characteristics, and distinguishes different varieties.
Northwood Glass Company 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Glassware Maker's Marks and Signatures Gallery - Northwood Glass Company Mark
Jeannette Glass Company 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Jeanette Glass Company - An Introduction to the History and Wares of Jeannette Glass Company including Depression Era Glass and Milk Glass
Westmoreland Glass Company 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Glassware Maker's Marks and Signatures Gallery - Westmoreland Glass Company Mark
Learning About Old Glass 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z A hub of information on antique and collectible glassware to aid in researching, pricing and learning more about your favorite glass.
Johnson Bros. English Chippendale 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Johnson Bros England - English Chippendale Pattern Mark
To Restore or Not to Restore? 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z You've heard that refinishing old furniture can diminish the value. So when is it okay to clean, repair and refinish an antique? Read on for more information on furniture refinshing.
Rookwood Pottery Mark 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Rookwood Pottery Mark - Pottery and Porcelain Marks and Signatures on Antiques & Collectibles
Fenton Autumn Acorns Bowl 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Fenton Autumn Acorns Bowl - Carnival Glass Value Guide
The Hitchcock Chair 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Unravel the mystery of the Hitchcock chair, America's first factory-produced chair. This article traces the history of the Hitchcock chair, a popular painted and stenciled chair of the early 19th century. Learn who invented the Hitchcock chair, how and where it was made, its characteristics and how to authenticate an original.
Fostoria Glass 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Fostoria glassware has long been a favorite with collectors. Learn more about the company and the glass.
Lord Nelson Ware 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Lord Nelson - Example and Information on Pottery and Porcelain Marks
Roseville Pottery 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Learn about the history of popular Roseville Pottery company through this overview feature, including when it was first in business and how it was marked.
Cupid at the Window Valentine Postcard 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Vintage Valentine Postcards - Early 1900s - Cupid at the Window
Valentine Cupid with Flower Cart Postcard 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Vintage Valentine Postcards - Early 1900s - Cupid with Cart
Imperial Glass Company Iron Cross Mark 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Glassware Maker's Marks and Signatures Gallery - Imperial Glass Company Mark
Know Your Eames 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Identifying an authentic piece designed by Charles and Ray Eames can be tricky. This illustrated article describes several ways to authenticate and value a genuine piece of Eames furniture.
Royal Doulton 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Royal Doulton - Example of Pottery and Porcelain Marks on Antiques & Collectibles
Heisey Glass Company 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Glassware Maker's Marks and Signatures Gallery - Heisey Glass Company H in Diamond Mark
Laviolette 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Have you ever run across porcelain marked with Limoges France with an arrow between the words? Find out which company used this mark here.
Cabriole Definition 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z What is a cabriole leg? Take a look at this illustrated definition to find out.
De Sphinx Pottery 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z De Sphinx Petrus Regout Pottery Mark - Antiques & Collectibles
Tips for Collecting Silver 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Want to collect a few pieces of antique silver or silverplate, but have to clue how to get started? Take a look here for a few smart ideas.
eBay Private Auctions 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Ever run across a private auction listing on eBay? You know, the ones where the bidders ID is hidden from public view. Ever wonder why a seller might do that? We've got a pretty good idea, and it's not always a good sign.
Old Colony "Lace Edge" Flower Bowl or Vase - Pink w/ Clear Frog 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Depression Glass Price Guide: Old Colony Lace Edge Pink Depression Glass Vase Flower Bowl with Clear Flower Frog
Fauteuil 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z The fauteuil is one of the most familiar types of antique furniture. In the antique furniture world, a fauteuil refers to a specific type of chair. This glossary-style article defines a fauteuil, explains its origins and appearance, and depicts several types of the chair.
Cranberry Glass 2012-02-09T11:59:02Z Ever see glass good enough to eat? Pretty cranberry glass is just that. Read all about it here. |
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