Antiques

Antiques - What is an Antique?
Antique or Collectible, what's the difference - and how old does an item have to be to be an antique
By Sharon Stajda Finding a definitive definition for both an antique and a collectible is not possible. Just what constitutes an antique and what constitutes a collectible is determined by each individual antique dealer. Many times, the dealers will give varied answers to the seemingly simple question, What is a collectible and what is an antique?" Most dealers will agree that historically an antique is any crafted or manufactured item that is at least 100 years old. Collectibles are items l...

Vintage and Antique Advertisements
Antique Advertisements
I love going into old country restaurants and seeing the old advertising they have on the wall. It seems to take me back to a simpler time. I love the old gas station signs and the old wood or metal signs. Advertising has come a long way since then. I have found some great vintage and antique advertisements below.

Antique Koken Barber Chairs
Koken Barber Chairs
Koken Barber Chair If you've ever seen pictures of old barber shops, you've probably seen one of these. These antique Koken barber chairs date back to 1906, when a salesman and artist by the name of Ernest Koken developed the first hydraulic barber chair. He was already known to barber shops as a supplier of barber shop essentials and, when he unveiled his patented design, these chairs became such a success that they are still widely recognized as an essential part of a typical vintage barbe...

On Ruby Lane - Addicted to Vintage Kitchenware
We're Addicted - Are You?
How we love vintage kitchenware! Much of the kitchenware of the past was brightly-colored and whimsical with lots of personality. Much of it was designed to look futuristic. Retro or futuristic, we've picked out some of our favorite kitchenware items from years gone by. Enjoy! Porcelain Carlton Ware Figural Golly Golliwog Blue Coat Large Egg Cup: This figural googly-eyed golliwog egg cup measures 4 1/2" in height. He is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. This egg cup wa...

Cool Antiques & Vintage Collectibles found on Antique TV Shows: The American Pickers from Antique Archaeology, Storage Wars, and Pawn Stars
Cool Collectibles found on Antique TV Shows
I love to watch American Pickers, Pawn Stars, and Storage Wars. They find all sorts of cool antiques and vintage collectibles on their TV shows. I made this page because I'll watch the show and see something really cool and wonder if that type of item is currently selling on eBay. So here's some of the coolest things I've seen bought and sold on these antique finding TV shows, along with listings on eBay for items that are similar. Any item selling on eBay is NOT the same item found on the T...

Vintage and Antique Tools
UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!  Please bear with me as I construct this lens.  Eventually, I would like for this lens to become a great reference site for anyone who owns, collects, restores, or uses old tools.  I'm a newbie to the world of vintage and antique tools having only recently inherited a few old tools that were in my late grandfather's shop.  As I research the topics related to identifying, restoring, and using these old tools, I'll post the info here for others interested in learning more a...

English Antique Pottery
Buying Antique British Pottery Online
Recently I had to buy a piece of English Crown Ducal pottery for a birthday gift. I had a look over a few websites and came across Perfect Pieces. I contacted them about the Charlotte Rhead piece I was interested in and received a super prompt reply. I was able to pay securely through Paypal with my credit card and within hours had received details of when my vase was going to be shipped. I received my vase yesterday and have to say it is superb (and I don't even collect the stuff). It was se...

Antique Edison Phonographs for Sale - Cylinder, Gem, Home, Concert
Antique EdisonPhonographs
Antique Edison Phonographs for Sale including cylinder, concert, gem, home phonographs and more. You can also estimate the value or worth of your Edison Phonograph by looking at the recent sale prices listed at the bottom of this page. I've also included pictures of Edison phonographs as well as videos of various Edison phonographs playing. Enjoy! Pictured: This 1902 Edison Gem Cylinder Phonograph recently sold on eBay for $1875.00.

Vintage Antique Cast Iron Tractor Seats
Vintage Cast Iron Tractor Seats
Antique Cast Iron Tractor Seats Who would collect vintage and antique cast iron tractor seats? Just ask Don Lanford, who owns more than 600 of them from around the world. Most of his seats are from old horse-drawn implements and he has very few duplicates, which he mostly keeps around for trading with other collectors. A particularly valuable cast iron implement seat he owns pre-dates World War II, when demand for cast iron led to many seats being melted down. Don Lanford is a member of the ...

Collectible Antique and Vintage Cast Iron Toys
Antique Cast Iron Toys
Antique Cast Iron Toys Vintage and antique cast iron toys are highly popular as collectibles and nostalgic items. They range from animal-themed banks to circus-themed toys to Gene Autry's pistol. Some of the most popular cast iron toys are those made from three top cast iron toy making companies: Kenton Manufacturing Company, Hubley Manufacturing Company and Arcade Manufacturing Company. Pictured: Vintage Cast Iron Toy Car photo by Le Petit Poulailler. I've listed below some great vintage a...