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History of the Breitling Navitimer Watch is Shrouded in Mystery (11/30/09)
The history of the Breitling Navitimer watch is hard to pin down, as company records have been lost, and company lore does not match up with other facts. This all makes the Navitime an interesting watch to collect.The story of the first Navitimer is shrouded in mystery and even some controversy. Quite simply, no-one knows for certain … More >>


The Collector’s Minute: An Antoine Louis Barye Sculpture (11/30/09)
A bronze lion by Antoine Louis Barye. While it is an original by Barye, it was cast after his death by the famous foundry of Ferdinand Barbedienne. Barbedienne purchased 125 casting models from the late BaryeOne class of items that causes great confusion among novice collectors is “bronze sculptures,” which is understandable due to the … More >>


Wild West Show Memorabilia Features Great Names of the American West (11/23/09)
This large size Kelty photo of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey shows Col. Tim McCoy and His Congress of Rough Riders of the World. McCoy was featured in the after-show during the 1935 season. This photo is valued at $300-400.Collecting wild west show memorabilia is as important to circus collectors as collecting circus memorabilia. The history of the wild … More >>


Aging with Style – Appearance Isn’t Always the Best Indicator of Age (11/23/09)
This is a period Chippendale chair, circa 1770.Aging with style is almost everyone’s ultimate objective, immediately behind not aging at all. But in this context the word … More >>


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


Polishing Your Antique Silver: Tips for a Tedious Holiday Chore (11/18/09)
silver polishing 2Thanksgiving Day is a week away, and if you are tempted to get out your antique silver to make your … More >>


The Collector’s Minute: Porcelain and Pottery Markings Reference Points (11/16/09)
This mark was used on French Quimperware pottery made by the De la Hubaudière factory from 1883 to 1895. You might wonder when watching the appraisers at “Antiques Roadshow” just how they can determine so much information about a … More >>


Recording the Treasure: Photographing Your Antique Furniture (11/16/09)
The straight on shot doesn’t ell you much about this English Regency tea poy.If you really enjoy researching, discovering and acquiring pieces of older and antique furniture, not to mention repairing, restoring and … More >>


Blue and White Oriental Porcelain: A Guide to Changes and Styles (11/11/09)
A stoneware water pot with underglaze blue splashes, Tang Dynasty (618-907). “Of a strong build, suitable for export and of good material, with a … More >>


Older Circus Photos Bring Higher Prices (11/10/09)
Miss Uno was a snake charmer with Adam Forepaugh Shows. Even though she doesn’t have her snake in this cabinet card photo, the image sold for $33 in 2008.In a previous article Circus Photos I wrote about circus photographs and their values. Another article on Side Show collectibles … More >>


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