In this YouTube video, an expert teaches you what to look for in Saucy Walker dolls. Jan Braunstein, the expert and a certified antique appraiser, shares tips and tricks in this free video about collectible dolls.
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How to Collect Antique Dolls?
Posted by admin on June 11th, 2011
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No Comments »Guide to collecting Barbie Dolls
Posted by admin on September 21st, 2010
Barbie dolls have always been considered to be the best collectibles for avid collector of antiques and collectibles.
Let us read more about these much-wanted collectible dolls by which a collector can make the most out without having to spend a fortune.
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First of all, there are regular toy Barbie dolls and collectible Barbie dolls. The most common collectible Barbie dolls are the “Pink Label” dolls. These are more mass produced and are sold in most stores. The next are “Silver Label” dolls. There are no more than 50,000 dolls of each design produced and are also sold in most stores. The next are “Gold Label” dolls. There are no more than 25,000 dolls of each design that are produced worldwide and individually numbered and are only available at select retails stores. The next are “Platinum Label” dolls. There are only 1,000 or fewer dolls produced of each design and are sequentially numbered.
Other labels include the “Black Label” which is a collection of limited edition dolls geared toward the adult collector. Other than these labels there is also the “Fashion Model” collection also known as “Silk Stone dolls” which are made from porcelain like material and each doll design comes with exquisite fashion apparel. Also, there are other collectibles such as the “Holiday” Barbie’s, the “FAO Schwarz” Barbie’s, the “Hollywood” Barbie’s, “Hard Rock Café” Barbie’s, “Corvette” Barbie’s, “Hello Kitty” Barbie’s, vintage reproductions, and the list goes on.
Some of the most popular Barbie doll collectibles are “Fashion Model” collection also known as “Silk Stone dolls”, “Holiday” Barbie’s, the “FAO Schwarz” Barbie’s, the “Hollywood” Barbie’s, “Hard Rock Café” Barbie’s, “Corvette” Barbie’s, “Hello Kitty” Barbie’s, and other vintage reproductions.
Antique Collectibles – Decorate your home with distinct grace
Posted by admin on September 14th, 2009
There are many things you could do to brighten up your home. You could give it a new coat of paint- perhaps some texture on one of your walls would look great. You could get family pictures framed, and hang them on the wall. Or, you could decorate your home with antique collectibles. This would put you a status apart from all the rest and you can bring back the lost grace and charm to home interior décor.
Firstly, there are so many ways you could go about getting hold of vintage collectibles. The usual norm is them being handed down generation to generation, but if you haven’t been that lucky, you could search departmental stores, online websites (which sometimes sell great stuff), auction houses and collectibles stores. You could even pay a visit to nearby flea markets, which if you look through carefully, you could pick up some antiques that are really unique and wonderful, if you’re lucky.
You can decorate your home with a variety of antique collectibles. From porcelain vases, cup and saucer sets to ornate silver-framed photograph frames, there are huge varieties available to choose from. If you play a musical instrument or if someone in your house is musically talented, you could pick up an antique music instrument- perhaps a piano or a violin.
There is the option of antique collectibles books too- old, rare volumes that you wouldn’t find anymore and are hence very valuable. Make sure you have a proper library to show these off in and make sure you treat them carefully. Old books are often very fragile and can come apart very easily. So be careful and remember they require constant maintenance.
Furniture is on everyone’s wish-list when it comes to home decoration with a collection of vintage items. What wouldn’t you give for an antique sofa, or a book-case, or an elaborately carved bed? These are truly vintage collectibles to die for. Of course, you could even go for bureaus, chests, dining sets, etc.
If you’re child is fond of collecting dolls, then a wide range of collectible dolls are always available in the market, toy shops and gift stores. For those who love to decorate their surrounding with unusual objects, there are options of choosing from miniature world for them, like miniature collectible shoes, collectible Irish cottages or miniature vintage cars.
Besides these, antique wall-hangings or collectible art glasses or plates can also give your home décor a better makeover. So, do up your home with antique collectibles and see the difference.
Different Kinds of Antique Collectibles
Posted by admin on September 8th, 2009
A collection of antiques collectibles not only reflects the collector’s love for old and rare items, but it also reflects the varied and intense moods of a culture’s heritage. Timeless pieces of artifacts hold the eye captive with their fascinating colors and designs. Valued for their artistic excellence, they are flawlessly crafted with different raw materials and designs, with great attention on intricacy and detail.
When we say antique or vintage collectibles, a widest array of unusual items or old art pieces fall under it. Collecting these rare collectible items is always a popular hobby among the people of all ages. Children love to collect their favorite cartoon character memorabilia, sports lovers want to have a collection of sports collectibles and the same rule appeals to all, who have passion of collecting things.
Coins are regarded as an important kind of antiques collectibles and the oldest and rare ones that dated back to 400 BC fascinate us the most. Such coins, usually displayed in museums now, are the witnesses of our past years and thus have a vital place in the category of antique items. Some other notable coins that you can collect as memorabilia are coins that were in circulation for only a small period of time, coins minted with errors and coins engraved beautifully with interesting pictures, like Indo-Greek coins or Roman coins.
Doll collecting as a hobby pertaining to antiques and collectibles is also famous. There are many dolls to collect like- Barbie, ethnic dolls, cloth dolls, artist dolls and vintage dolls. The amount of antiques collectibles out there is staggering. Shirley Temple dolls are also famous as vintage items, as are early Madame Alexanders, Ginnys, Chatty Cathy and Tammy.
You can buy collectible dolls from online auctions, exhibitions, garage sales, flea markets, and antique malls and stores. Similarly, guns are other prominent objects that come under antiques collectibles. The collection of guns is generally not owned for the intent of firing, but is considered as a tribute to growing passion towards firearms.
Among the antique collectibles, a very special place is given to old and rare books, manuscripts, earliest writing sources etc. Though the maintenance of collectible antique books is a tough job because of fragile pages and delicate coverings, but still book lovers have a stack full of them.
Whatever you want to collect among antiques collection, just a little care and you can ensure that all your antiques and collectibles are well looked after.
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