Jewelry Antiques of the 20th Century

The fascinating hobby of making houses and all of their contents in miniature form is not a recent one. It has been in existence for centuries in one form or another. The earliest recorded replica of a fully furnished house was owned by Albert V, Duke of Bavaria, in the mid-sixteenth century. It was a copy of his own residence and became known as his ‘baby house’. Following this, many other wealthy people started to get miniature pieces made by expert craftsmen using all sorts of quality materials. These were not made for children to play with but were simply… Continue reading A history of the dolls house

The popular collections of antiques typically include fully functional furniture made from specific periods of time. Because it didn’t rely on mass production and power tools, antique furniture is often more durable and of greater value than most of the stuff made today. Collecting antique furniture usually requires some knowledge about age, how many pieces remain usable today, its condition and use, along with some of the unique features built into a piece of furniture.

The value of antique furniture isn’t determined so much by its age, but rather by the appearance and condition of the piece. For… Continue reading Collecting Antique Furniture: The Basics