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All Fired Up About Glass
4/23/2008
By Kristin Felsburg
Fire King glassware, produced by the Anchor Hocking company since the early 1940s, is a type of glass highly sought-after by collectors and admirers alike. The first Fire King documentation was listed in the Butler Brother's catalog, issued January 27, 1942. Today the glassware can be found at auctions, estate sales, on the Internet and on display at the Anchor Hocking Glassware Museum in San Antonio, TX. Philip Hopper, founder and curator of the museum, is also the author of numerous books on Anchor Hocking and decorated glassware.
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A Heritage is Remembered Through Scottish Agate Jewelry
4/23/2008
By Nicole Bissett
Born in Scotland, Janet Ramage has been collecting Scottish Victorian Agate jewelry for over 30 years.

Her interest began when she first tried on some of her grandmother's pieces at the age of four. "My granny lived with us when I was a child," Ramage said. "And although working class, she had bits of Victorian jewelry which I loved to try on."


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Today's Bookshelf
3/27/2008
By Robby Miller
Costume Jewelry, Garage Sale & Flea Market Price Guides


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Stephen Hawkes and his wife Paula display an unusually large purple, black and white contemporary teapot which this eclectic collector describes as a "Thai Modernist" specimen.
Teapots To Tempt Many Tastes
3/26/2008
By Geets Vincent
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and rare teapots prove to be the main attractions at the family operated Hawkes Winery and Tasting Room located in Sonoma County's picturesque Alexander Valley. Fine wine and fancy teapots may seem a strange combination yet wine and tea are two beverages with a long, serious and satisfying history. Stephen Hawkes enjoys sharing his knowledge about both.
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An In Depth Look at Indian Art
3/26/2008
By Dick Plum
Native American Art is unlimited in scope and ever changing. It isn't simply aesthetically pleasing. It's the history of multiple and complex cultures…a magnificent canvas on which the past comes to life. But most importantly, it's the "dineh", the Navajo word for themselves…. the people. Their art is their story.
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Queries
3/26/2008
By Bill Kearney
Q Mary B. from W. Des Moines, Iowa sent pictures of her "Sweetheart" locket from 1942, when her husband was in the U S Navy in San Diego. She would like to know a value prior to giving it to her son who is pictured with his dad over 65 years ago
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Military I.D.
2/25/2008
WWII USMC BULLDOG MASCOT


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Why Collect?
2/25/2008
By Barbara Fields
When I read the words Why Collect?, my first reaction is Why Not? Just think of all the excitement, wonder and just plain fun we collectors have-braving the crowds at an estate sale, swap meet or antique show has to be on a par with an African safari into the jungles of mystery and intrigue! Okay, well, almost anyway.


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TOY OF THE MONTH
2/25/2008
By Uncle Walt
Our toy this month is a 1950's, made in Japan, lever-action Old Timers car. Most of which are very common, but this one's different.
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Today's Bookshelf
2/25/2008
By Robby Miller
Trains, Handbags, and Kitchen Collectibles
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