Blog about Old Cupboards
Antique flatware patterns have been evolving with time and these have transformed from simple, functionality to beautiful items. You can select from an assortment of patterns and bring the collection to your home. Most of the people love to have a collection of antique flatware and enjoy decorating their household. Simple flatware designs and even [...]
Most people have probably heard of Staffordshire Porcelain, and many fans of vintage porcelain collectibles are probably familiar with the name, but just what does Staffordshire mean when you’re talking about porcelain? Is it a company name? Is it a style, or type of porcelain? Is it just a region that porcelain comes from? Or [...]
By design most mantle clocks have a rather thick appearance. Some of the finest manufacturers of mantle clocks were Seth Thomas, Ansonia, Sessions, and Waterbury, and each of these brands is still treasured on the antique clock market. All are striking clocks that will count the hour and strike once on the half-hour.
The oldest [...]
Flow Blue Porcelain is now a recognized category of antique porcelain, but in reality, that description is a misnomer. Flow Blue was derived from a manufacturing technique and the “porcelain” was actually earthenware. The roots of Flow Blue porcelain are firmly planted in early English pottery making, and its growth into a major pottery category [...]
Antique roses may be once-a-year bloomers – but, like lilacs, their fragrance and beauty makes up for the once-a-year blossoms. In May and June these roses smother themselves with blossoms and fill the garden with fragrance. They’re not fussy, like those hybrid teas that become blackspot-on-a-stick. Each rose is classically beautiful, and will fit well [...]
Playing with dolls is almost every little girls favourite pastime and while some girls almost never totally give up their toys, others make a hobby out of it and collect collectible porcelain dolls. Collectible Dolls are wonderful items for children and adults alike. Collectible dolls can be made of porcelain, or can be a reminder [...]
It does not take a lot of work or any particular knowledge to keep a sewing machine in tip top shape. In the same regard, it does not take a lot of work to restore an antique sewing machine to its original working condition.
A sewing machine is typically constructed of metal with only a [...]
Like other types of antique clocks, old cuckoo are available in different models, variants, styles, and designs. Generally, old cuckoo can be classified in two major types - the musical and non-musical variety. The Musical ones, as the name implies, include a distinct melody that is produced after the cuckoo sound. Unlike the non-musical ones [...]
Have an antique pot and want to know how old it is? The easiest way is to look up the makers logo in a reference book or on a website. What if there is no makers name - there can still be lots of clues to help. Here is part 3 of my basic guide [...]
The antique wedding ring market is going nuts. Suddenly a lot of people have decided that a new plain gold wedding band does not properly represent their sentiments one their wedding day.
There are many different types of antique wedding rings - all chosen for different reasons.
The plain gold wedding band
There is a romance associated with [...]