Antiques: Tramp Art--A taste of History

As a collectible, Tramp Art stands as an evolving testament to American and European history. Tramps or hobos gathered up bits of materials, from cigar boxes to matchsticks, to create new works. This art was lost for many years, but nowadays you"re bound to run across a piece or two at the local auction.

Submitted By Kim Remesch

Antiques: Belly up to the Bar

Barware, decanters, shot glasses, shakers and swizzle sticks, is a highly collectible, yet functional. A collector can spend little on this collection, or he can amass a very expensive collection of crystal decanters. Its up to the collector.

Submitted By Kim Remesch

Antiques: Shakers---the Salt of the Collecting World

Salt and pepper shakers are the ideal for the person looking to start a collection that is colorful, fun and and cheap. Highly-collectible sets run close to $200, but most sell for under $20.

Submitted By Kim Remesch

Antiques: Limoges, More than Just a Pretty Container

Antiques collectors have known for ages that Limoges is the definition of quality porcelain. Serious collectors know the Limoge specialty of miniature boxes are worth more than almost anything that could go inside of them.

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Antiques and Collectibles: Lunch Boxes

No collectible epitomizes the good old days quite like the lunch box. Its also the one collectible that most represents the pop culture of the day than any other.

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Antiques: Costume Jewelry---No Longer the Poor Stepchild

Costume jewelry was once looked down upon as a cheap substitute for those who couldnt afford jewelry with real jewels. Today, costume jewelry is a collectible in and of itself, admired for the creative license artisans took in designing the pieces

Submitted By Kim Remesch