Archive for October, 2008

29 Oct

Antique Door Knobs – Go Back In Time

By Jesse Akre
For many people, their home is not only place to relax at the
end of the day and escape their work environment; it’s also a
place to escape the world.
Imagine being able to get out of rush hour traffic, walk in the
door and be whisked back into time, to the days of Queen
Elizabeth, the Wild [...]

23 Oct

Buying Antique Chairs: Advice For Beginners

By Patrick Slater
Many people like to buy antique furniture, including antique
chairs, because of the blend of style and history. Antiques have
a story to tell about the people who owned them and how they
were used, even if you have to imagine what that exact story is.
Whether you buy antiques because of their style, as an
investment, to [...]

20 Oct

Refinish Antique Furniture: Enhance Your Investment

By Wade Robins
If you happen to own or are looking to own antique furniture as
an investment then it would be prudent to learn how to refinish
antique furniture in general. This is simply protecting your
investment because you never know what may happen. Damage and
degradation actually result in items of antique furniture being
scrapped every year. The only [...]

18 Oct

The History of Hummels

In our nearly 30 years in the business of dealing Hummel collectibles, we’re often asked about the history of the Hummel figurines and how they’ve become so treasured by collectors worldwide.
Whether you’re a seasoned Hummel collector or someone who’s just considering getting started, understanding the history of Hummel figurines will help you understand why these [...]