Collecting Die Cast Cars in French Blue, 1937 to 1997 (3/16/13)
By Doug Breithaupt French cars are not often represented in miniature compared to those of other nations. Even more of a … More >>

Ferrari’s Fabulous 308GTB/GTS (3/15/12)
Ferrari’s Fabulous 308GTB/GTS by Doug Breithaupt Hot Wheels – 308 GTB Maisto – 308 GTB Matchbox – 308 GTB Matcbox – 308-GTB Racer Matchbox – … More >>

Becoming a Collector of Vintage Bakelite Jewelry (8/2/10)
Once you have decided you want to start collecting vintage Bakelite jewelry, you need to get started somewhere. And … More >>

Chatelaines: The Lady of the House’s Tool Belt (2/1/10)
A chatelaine is a brooch or clasp, worn at the waist, from which trinkets keys, and useful items are suspended. … More >>

Shelley Pottery – Post-War Shapes and Designs (1/27/10)
Shelley pottery during the 1920s and 30s was held in high esteem, not only by the retailers in the United … More >>

Proper Fabrics for Dolls’ Clothes: Dressed in Only the Best (1/20/10)
One of the many tragedies of modern life is the switchover from natural fibers to those composed of synthetic substances. … More >>

Imperial Art Glass: Elegant Stretch Glass (1/12/10)
Imperial Art Glass is, without a doubt, the most elegant of the stretch glass lines, not only because of its … More >>

North American Hooked Rugs: The Indigenous Folk Art (1/12/10)
Since the middle of the 19th century, the practice of making hooked rugs have come in and out of fashion … More >>

The Qings’ Little Masterpieces: Snuff Bottles (1/5/10)
Contact with the West greatly influenced Chinese applied arts, none more so than the culture pertaining to tobacco-related habits. But … More >>

History of Thanksgiving Day (11/23/09)
As a fans of antiques and collectibles, whose interest in history is peaked by the things we collect, we thought … More >>