Some the places in Germany like Hochst, near Frankfort, Berlin, Furstenburg, near Cassel, Nymphenburg, near Munich, and Ludwigsburg, near Stuttgart produced wares of hard-paste types with varying quality and designs.
Other factories in Germany were founded about the middle of the eighteenth century and each produced hard-paste wares of varying quality and interest. […]
Swords can be made out of many different materials depending on what they will be used for. Swords are a dangerous weapon that can be used to kill people. Hopefully the only reason you would want a real sword is if you are a collector, and not to actually harm someone. The materials used to […]
The Liberty Nickel series makes a challenging, yet very doable, series to complete. The Liberty Nickel, commonly known as the “V” nickel for the Roman Numeral “V” on the reverse was officially produced from 1883 to 1912.
Before you embark on your mission of completing a set of this series, you must first decide what type […]
Many people are fascinated with swords, but know nothing about them. The fascination with swords probably comes from the fact that we don’t know much about them. We see swords on TV shows or movies and are fascinated with their mystery and their beauty. Many people think it would be neat to have a sword […]
EBay is the topic of many conversations in the coin collecting community. Amongst the collector community is the question of can I buy coins on eBay without getting ripped off. The answer is unequivocally YES. The caveat is to proceed with caution. In this article we will explore the things to look for to find […]
Isn’t it funny that when we are kids we tend to enjoy collecting as a hobby but most of us do not continue this through adult life? I know as a child I enjoyed a stamp and coin collecting hobby along with swap cards and teddy bears. I gave my stamp collection away […]
The Liberty Nickel, commonly known as the “V” nickel for the Roman Numeral “V” on the reverse was officially produced from 1883 to 1912. We use the word officially because one of the most famous coins of all is the 1913 Liberty Nickel which was produced under suspect circumstances. For more on the […]
NASCAR is a fast paced sport to enjoy, it is the National Association for Stock Car Racing. Racing has gotten more popular in recent years and NASCAR is at the top of racing news. So it should be no surprise that collecting NASCAR memorabilia is a favorite pastime of many.
Whether shopping for a loved […]
When it comes to art, you never know what they’re going to call the next Mona Lisa. Art encompasses such a variety of forms of expression that you can’t really say what is art and what isn’t. Moving away from the past, we no longer equate art with fame or school taught skill. During earlier […]
You would be surprised at the items that have been collecting dust in some of the garages and attics of many worldwide households. When it’s time to do a little spring cleaning, eBay fills with some of the unwanted possessions from a wide range of characters. You never know when that collectible you’ve been wanting […]
