tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345495782011-12-14T19:02:16.998-08:00Let's blow some dust of this stuff... Just antiques... thoughts, ponderings, and maybe some useful suggestions.Gregnoreply@blogger.comBlogger91100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34549578.post-62566697102637609102007-06-16T17:08:00.000-07:002007-06-16T17:23:49.362-07:00

If you have ever dreamed of driving a classic car but you have nightmares about paying for one, you may want to consider an antique car rental for a day. This is a great way to fill the dream of having an antique vehicle without the headaches and still have enough money left in your pocket for dinner.Of course, everyone has a certain make and model that comes to mind when they think of their

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When shopping for antique toys, it can be extremely helpful to have a price guide in hand. Many unscrupulous sellers are hoping to gain profit due to a buyer’s lack of knowledge. Watching some of the antique shows can help educate you as a buyer. For a few dollars, you can purchase an antique toys pricing guide and have a firm understanding of how to find a bargain. If you happen to have

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Personal pictures are important and once they begin to age they require special care. You need to know how to take care of your antique photos. There are a lot of products on the market that can help you preserve your family’s legacy. Take the time and learn how to care for these fragile items, so you’ll have years of enjoyment for yourself and and for the others that come after. Prints that are

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I still remember the line from some move in which there was this woman who collected antique perfume bottles. Well, they were all procured at a great price and contained some of the finest perfumes that various centuries had ever owned. But when she died and it came to the calculation and estimation of her estate, the price that the antique perfume bottles would fetch became a point of great

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I've always appreciated the grandeur and elegance of antique grandfather clocks. Growing up in the old South, these items were commonplace in most of my friends' homes, so I got to see a lot of different varieties and styles. As a child, I promised myself that I would always have antique grandfather clocks in whatever apartments or houses I ended up living in so that my own children could enjoy

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One of the greatest achievements in the eighteenth century was the creation of the antique cuckoo clocks that can still be found today. These were to be among the greatest gifts of the time and were deemed as advanced as the automobile was when it was first created. Antique cuckoo clocks were among the first pieces of machinery that were made in a fine craftsmanship manner. They were something

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In our family, we’ve always enjoyed a good cup of coffee. In fact, if a family legend were to be believed, my great grandmother was reputed to be one of the finest coffee makers this side of the great lakes. People who had ever taster a cup of her freshly brewed coffee would often relate the tale of taste to their family, till the tales were carried down across the generations. So when great

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True to form, an antique is said to be any object (not necessarily artistic in nature) that is more than a hundred years old. There are all kinds of antiques that people collect, but among the most fascinating are antique boxes. Of course, I don’t expect you to share my view as all antiques are personal favorites. But as far as I am concerned, antique boxes represent the spirit of the antique

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Many people love antique autos. There just seems to be something interesting about seeing how people got around in the past. If you are an enthusiast of antique autos, you know the thrill of seeing one drive by you on the road.Many people who love antique autos do not have enough money to purchase one, let alone an entire collection. The best thing to do in this situation is to find a place where

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