25 articles on "antique"

Live the Life of a Civil War Soldier when You Drink your Mornin' Coffee

Live the Life of a Civil War SoldierWhen you Drink your Mornin’ Coffeeby Paula McCoachThe Coffee Customer SpoilerCivil War soldiers, Confederate and Union, used to make their coffee in pots. But on the march, they just used their boilers. Remember:...

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Why We Treasure Antiques!

Why We Treasure Antiques! by: Shirlee Yeager Americans treasure their past, which is one reason antiques are so popular. Antiques are relics of a time now gone. We look back on our history with pride. Furniture, jewelry, even automobiles that we...

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ANTIQUE MAPS & PRINTS – UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFTS WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH

Stumped this holiday season for what to give that “person with everything?” One category of gift that can be found in almost every price range is a genuine antique map or print. Presented framed or matted, or simply “as is,” an antique map o...

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Antique Jewelry: a timeless and elegant adornment

Antique Jewelry: a timeless and elegant adornment by: Angela Davis Antique jewelry is a timeless classic adornment which can never go out of fashion. It is the epitome of ethereal charm, delicate grace and a gentle reminder of a bygone era. It i...

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Mixing Styles With Country French Antiques

France is known for its innovation in style and fashion in every century. French antiques mark as being highly decorative, elaborate and ostentatious. Great emphasis was placed on decoration and display. Historically, true French Provincial antiques...

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Is Your Heart Set On An Antique Engagement Ring

As Mark Twain said "Let us not be too particular; it is better to have old secondhand diamonds than none at all." And don't we all agree?Antique engagement rings have become all the rage in recent years, particularly with famous brides like Mado...

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Antiques - The Modern Day Treasure Hunt

Antiques - The Modern Day Treasure Hunt by: Tom Lange In today's world, everything that’s old can be described as antiques and generally speaking that’s quite true. A product is considered to be an antique if it is over a hundred years ...

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Three Tips On Starting Your Antique Collection

Three Tips On Starting Your Antique Collection by: Dakota Caudilla Tip 1: Understanding antiques In strict antique-speak, an antique is any collectable item that is seventy to one-hundred years old. Newer items can also be quite valuable; if you...

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The Brilliant Styles and the Amazing Facts of Antique Engagement Rings

Antique engagement rings are specifically referred to as rings that are over 50 years. The estate rings are any ring that is less than 50 years, even a ring that was bought only from last year. For most exceptional and fascinating rings, try to look...

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The Care and Conservation of Antique Prints

For many collectors of antique works on paper – specifically antique prints – the care and preservation of their valuable collection is the most vexing issue they face. It need not be. A little common sense, and sometimes a healthy dose of restra...

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