More Miscellaneous Collectibles
A varied assortment of more collectible items, including a few weird collections!
State Quarter Collecting
Coin Collecting, specifically the US State Quarters, has become one of the more popular collecting habits to come along in years. This non-fad collectible appeals to every age, gender or income group.
Coin Collecting, specifically the US State Quarters, has become one of the more popular collecting habits to come along in years. This non-fad collectible appeals to every age, gender or income group.
Learn more about the State Quarter program, when quarters were released, and which State Quarter is the most valuable.
FAQ: Wedgwood Bowl
Frequently asked questions Wedgwood bowl
Frequently asked questions Wedgwood bowl
The Buzza Company: Vintage Mottos for Mother's Day
Terry Kovel says that we've certainly changed over the years with the way we celebrate Mother's Day. Years ago, the preferred gift would have been a sentimental motto perhaps on an embroidered sampler or a framed print. She notes that the Victorian home might have a framed cardboard sampler of "What is Home Without Mother" and just a few years later the 1920's home might have a framed gift motto, one showing the perfect mother surrounded by adoring children.
Terry Kovel says that we've certainly changed over the years with the way we celebrate Mother's Day. Years ago, the preferred gift would have been a sentimental motto perhaps on an embroidered sampler or a framed print. She notes that the Victorian home might have a framed cardboard sampler of "What is Home Without Mother" and just a few years later the 1920's home might have a framed gift motto, one showing the perfect mother surrounded by adoring children.
Using a Vintage Calendar in 2007
Using a vintage calendar in 2007 with days matching the 2007 calendar.
Using a vintage calendar in 2007 with days matching the 2007 calendar.
The Million Dollar Doll House
A Million Dollar Dollhouse for Sale on eBay consists of 10 rooms, over 8 feet long and filled with treasures.
A Million Dollar Dollhouse for Sale on eBay consists of 10 rooms, over 8 feet long and filled with treasures.
The Golden Dollar, One Year Later
A year ago the Golden Dollar was released amidst much fanfare to an excited public. Now one year later it would appear that with the over 700 million dollars released they would be jingling in our pockets. But although the public has eagerly sought out the Golden Dollars, once they have it they keep it!
A year ago the Golden Dollar was released amidst much fanfare to an excited public. Now one year later it would appear that with the over 700 million dollars released they would be jingling in our pockets. But although the public has eagerly sought out the Golden Dollars, once they have it they keep it!
Popular Mother and Child Artist Irene Spencer Dies
Perhaps best known among collectors for her timeless portraits of mothers and children, artist Irene Spencer died in mid-January at her California, home, just a few weeks before her 90th birthday. In 1980, Plate World described her as "one of the most prolific and popular of women plate artists since Sister Berta Hummel."
Perhaps best known among collectors for her timeless portraits of mothers and children, artist Irene Spencer died in mid-January at her California, home, just a few weeks before her 90th birthday. In 1980, Plate World described her as "one of the most prolific and popular of women plate artists since Sister Berta Hummel."
Just the Right Shoe -- Does the Shoe Fit?
The very hottest collectible last year was a perfect fit to many collectors.... small, elegant, reasonably priced -- the shoe fit! Fashion accessory collectibles are starting to be seen all over but, the leader of the pack is Just the Right Shoe.
The very hottest collectible last year was a perfect fit to many collectors.... small, elegant, reasonably priced -- the shoe fit! Fashion accessory collectibles are starting to be seen all over but, the leader of the pack is Just the Right Shoe.
What About HingeHeads?
HingeHeads are decorative finials that fit on the top and bottom of your door hinges (pins). They are created for complete home decorating solutions as well as a personal accents tailored to articulate and reflect an individual's lifestyle.
HingeHeads are decorative finials that fit on the top and bottom of your door hinges (pins). They are created for complete home decorating solutions as well as a personal accents tailored to articulate and reflect an individual's lifestyle.
Phonecard Collecting
Find out more about phone cards, the history and the collectibility of them.
Find out more about phone cards, the history and the collectibility of them.
Chunk E Business
"Whimsical fat-friendly on-line gifts and gallery" is the description this web site uses. Check out the fun items specializing in the beauty of people of size.
"Whimsical fat-friendly on-line gifts and gallery" is the description this web site uses. Check out the fun items specializing in the beauty of people of size.
History of Precious Moments
How did Enesco and Precious Moments find each other? Best Wishes shares the history of their merger.
How did Enesco and Precious Moments find each other? Best Wishes shares the history of their merger.
Precious Moments
The official Precious Moments Company site.
The official Precious Moments Company site.
Taking Care of Your Callcards
An excellent resource on taking care of your collectible phonecards.
An excellent resource on taking care of your collectible phonecards.
Telephone Cards Collecting: The World of Phonecards
This looks like a fairly active web site with busy forums for phone card collectors!
This looks like a fairly active web site with busy forums for phone card collectors!
WPD's Database of Fake Cards
Is there anything that is not reproduced today? Apparently not as even phonecards can be fake.
Is there anything that is not reproduced today? Apparently not as even phonecards can be fake.