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The beauty of the globe

Antiques & Collectables
by  on July 25, 2019

There is something special about holding the world in your hands. This feeling was once reserved only for the wealthy and educated members of society. Today, everyone can enjoy the beauty of a globe. World globes, also known as terrestrial gloves, are …

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Collecting rocks, crystals and minerals

Gems
by  on April 29, 2019

Do you appreciate the beauty of rocks, crystals and minerals? You are not alone. Many people do. Some choose to have an interesting crystal as a decorative element in their home. Some enjoy handling tumbled stones, whether they believe in their …

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Antique and vintage cutlery

Antiques & Collectables
by  on March 19, 2019

Are you about to throw away those forks and spoons that somehow came to you from a grandmother? I am all in favour of decluttering, but don’t consign your old cutlery to a (hopefully, recycling) dust bin just yet! At least not until after you’ve given …

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How to collect wrist watches

Antiques & Collectables
by  on December 6, 2018

Traditionally, men were more likely to collect wrist watches than women, and they tended to collect men’s watches. The times are changing. Nowadays, women collect watches too, and many collections are themed around women’s watches. Whether you …

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Collecting celebrity memorabilia

Antiques & Collectables
by  on November 2, 2018

The appeal of a sweat-drenched T-shirt worn by a superstar may escape those who are not (yet) affected by celebrity culture. However, most of us are to some degree fascinated by celebrities and items used by or associated with celebrities are widely …

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Collecting glass paperweights

Antiques & Collectables
by  on August 22, 2018

A glass paperweight is a solid object with a flattened base, originally made to hold down papers. The best paperweights are a wonder of design and workmanship. They are recognised as works of art. Paperweights made entirely of glass were first …

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Militaria: 6 books on warfare

Militaria
by  on July 9, 2018

As every collector knows, half the fun of collecting is in the learning. All collectors want to know the story behind a specific artefact, but to also find out the history relevant to their collection. This is especially true about militaria collectors, …

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How much is that in notgeld?

Coins
by  on May 16, 2018

What, have you never traded in notgeld currency? No? Well, I hope that you never have to. Notgeld is a German term for emergency currency, and it does not take an economics brainiac to figure out that emergency currency is not a good thing: it means …

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Does that glass have blemishes?

Antiques & Collectables
by  on April 9, 2018

Learn how to recognise manufacturing flaws and wear-and-tear damage in antique, vintage and collectable glass objects. Antique, vintage and collectable glass and crystal are very popular on bidorbuy. And what’s not to like! Our crystal and glass …

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Vintage wooden kitchen tools

Antiques & Collectables
by  on February 14, 2018

You’ve just renovated your kitchen. It looks all spick-and-span... and a little impersonal. There’s nothing better than a touch of antique or vintage kitchenalia to add a bit of character! The options are practically limitless, but this time I’d like to …

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