Antiques & Collectibles

Varieties of Antique Mantel Clocks

May 25th, 2010 | By brixarticles | Category: Antiques & Collectibles, Featured

There are numerous antique mantle or mantel clocks on the market today as the mantle clock was the earliest mass produced clock designed for the public. It is possible to pick up a decent mantle clock for a very affordable price based on the type of clock you desire.

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Antique Writing Desk

Apr 26th, 2010 | By brixarticles | Category: Antiques & Collectibles, Featured

An antique writing desk is one of the most popular antique pieces among those who like to collect antiques. Desks, like old chests, are popular antiques because desks made in the 1800’s or earlier are completely hand crafted. Antiques were not mass-produced which means they are valuable. Collectors and museums find antique desks to be one of the more popular pieces they come across. Look for these for your own home in antique shops and even second hand shops.

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Starting a Collection of Gold and Silver Coins

Mar 21st, 2010 | By brixarticles | Category: Antiques & Collectibles, Featured

Collecting gold coins is an interesting hobby and can also be a very profitable investment.  However, not everybody will make such a good profit from their collection as one lucky owner who sold their gold five pound Una and the Lion Victorian coin for £25,400 at Spinks in London recently.

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A Pocket Watch Stand Is Important

Mar 12th, 2010 | By brixarticles | Category: Antiques & Collectibles, Featured

When you are buying pocket watch accessories, it’s important to know that there are things that are plain old nice to have, and other things that are almost necessary — like a pocket watch stand. If you don’t look forward to paying costly payments for pocket watch repairs or dislike thinking about your pocket watch with scratches, then you might want to look into a stand.

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The Value of Gold

Dec 26th, 2009 | By brixarticles | Category: Antiques & Collectibles, Featured

Gold is a limited metal; it cannot be created and is next to impossible to destroy. Because this is the case, virtually all the gold that has ever been found is still around somewhere.

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