http://collectibles.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-20T10:01:13Z Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:01:13 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/21/mystery-antique-of-the-week-96.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/collectibles/1/0/s/S/4/mystery022212X.jpg" hspace="8"><p>I don't have a size, but would estimate it at 10 - 12" long. <p>Guesses, thoughts? <p> The correct answer and the most creative answer gets a mention in next week's newsletter -- so tell me what you think!<p>Check out<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/14/mystery-of-the-week-14.htm"> last week's Mystery </a>and see if you were close.<p> <p>Also see:<ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/od/valuableresources/tp/Ten-Challenging-Mystery-Antiques.htm">Ten Most Challenging Mystery Antiques</a></li> </ul> http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/21/mystery-antique-of-the-week-96.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:48:07 +0000 2012-02-21T22:48:07Z http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/20/books-books-and-more-books.htm I have several different collections, both big and small, but I particularly love books, all kinds. I have loads of resource books and also try to complete sets of ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/20/books-books-and-more-books.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/20/books-books-and-more-books.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:01:13 +0000 2012-02-20T10:01:13Z http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/14/mystery-of-the-week-14.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/collectibles/1/0/W/S/4/mystery021512b.jpg" hspace="8"><p> Easy-peasy one! Unless of course you don't know what it is. I wonder how often these are used now? If you know what it is, also let me know if you've ever used one. <ul> <li>Size: Approximately 4"</li><li>Material:Metal</li></ul> Thoughts, comments, guesses? The correct answer and the most creative answer gets a mention in next week's newsletter -- so tell me what you think.<p><strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/od/priceguidesonline/ig/Kitchen-Tools-Pictures-Prices/Soft-Boiled-Egg-Cutter.htm">THE ANSWER!</a></strong><p>Check out<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/07/mystery-of-the-week-13.htm"> last week's Mystery </a>and see if you were close.<p> This particular mystery item was submitted by reader Jeff Oberley. Do you have a mystery item that you would like to see spotlighted here? Email me.<p>Also see:<ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/od/valuableresources/tp/Ten-Challenging-Mystery-Antiques.htm">Ten Most Challenging Mystery Antiques</a></li> </ul> http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/14/mystery-of-the-week-14.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:41:07 +0000 2012-02-14T23:41:07Z http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/13/living-with-what-you-love.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/collectibles/1/0/N/S/4/printer-traya.jpg" hspace="8"><p>You don't have to live in a museum to want to display your collections. Using and living with what you love to collect makes those collections all the more special. <p>Use what you can, vintage pottery, glassware, and silver can be used everyday. Other collectibles can be used to put a personal stamp on your home. <p>I don't think our house looks like a museum, but I do have fun looking for vintage stuff, collecting it and using it throughout the different rooms.<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/od/tinarticles/ss/Medicine-Tins-And-Printer-Trays.htm">Medical and talc tins</a> in a bathroom, cookie jars as canisters, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/od/morecollectiblecategories/ss/Folk-Art-Tops.htm">folk art toys</a> for the little ones to play with -- these are all part of our everyday life.<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/library/articles/blloving-collecting.htm">Read more . . .</a> http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/13/living-with-what-you-love.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:10:20 +0000 2012-02-13T12:10:20Z http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/07/mystery-of-the-week-13.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/collectibles/1/0/T/S/4/mystery020812.jpg" hspace="8"><p> I have a feeling this is an easy one for most of you. Tell me what you think. <ul> <li>Size: Approximately 10"</li><li>Material: Wood and metal</li></ul> <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/od/pricegeneralguides/ss/Old-Whittemore-Patent.htm">THE ANSWER!</a></strong><p>Check out<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/01/mystery-of-the-week-12.htm"> last week's Mystery </a>and see if you were close!<ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/od/valuableresources/tp/Ten-Challenging-Mystery-Antiques.htm">Ten Most Challenging Mystery Antiques</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/od/valuableresources/a/wordlesswednes.htm">Around About: Pictures of the Week</a></li> </ul> http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/07/mystery-of-the-week-13.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:06:54 +0000 2012-02-07T22:06:54Z http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/06/hair-collector.htm Yes there are collectors who do just that == collect hair. It all started back in the Victorian era, but today is a multi-million dollar hobby according to the New ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/06/hair-collector.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/06/hair-collector.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:09:51 +0000 2012-02-06T12:09:51Z http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/05/free-ebay-branded-boxes.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/collectibles/1/G/n/7/eBayUSPS.jpg" align="right" hspace="8">People who sell a lot are already aware of the free boxes available from the United States Post Office, but did you realize that there are also boxes available that ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/05/free-ebay-branded-boxes.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/05/free-ebay-branded-boxes.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:23:39 +0000 2012-02-05T21:23:39Z http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/01/mystery-of-the-week-12.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/collectibles/1/0/7/S/4/mystery020112.jpg" hspace="8"><p> <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/collectibles/1/0/9/S/4/mystery020112B.jpg" hspace="8"><p> When I was wandering around an antique mall this week, I came across this thing. It's metal, fairly lightweight for the size and as you can see by the seller's tag, they also have no idea what it is. It had curious little "pockets" around the base in several locations, not sure what purpose they served. No other holes or openings other than what is on top. I have no idea what it is -- do you? <ul> <li>Size: Approximately 24"</li><li>Markings: None</li></ul> <strong>THE ANSWER:</strong><BR>if you scroll down one of the guesses from Nancy and Gary was a Cream Separator, even including a picture. This piece is apparently up-side down, so when it's turned the right-side up, it takes on a different look. Yes, it is a Cream Separator and the<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dairyantiques.com/Cream_Separators_1.html"> Dairy Antiques website</a> has another picture of it (scroll down a bit), along with more information on how it worked. Thanks for all the guesses and help!<p>Check out<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/01/24/mystery-of-the-week-11.htm"> last week's Mystery </a>and see if you were close!<ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/od/valuableresources/tp/Ten-Challenging-Mystery-Antiques.htm">Ten Most Challenging Mystery Antiques</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/od/valuableresources/a/wordlesswednes.htm">Around About: Pictures of the Week</a></li> </ul> http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/02/01/mystery-of-the-week-12.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:01:21 +0000 2012-02-01T00:01:21Z http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/01/31/hearts-and-flowers-around-the-house.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/collectibles/1/0/A/S/4/dennis-haynes-cupida.jpg" hspace="5" align="right">Although I don't go all-out for Valentine's Day, I do love to put a few things around that remind me of ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/01/31/hearts-and-flowers-around-the-house.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/01/31/hearts-and-flowers-around-the-house.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:59:45 +0000 2012-01-31T23:59:45Z http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/01/31/writers-and-interns-wanted.htm Are you a collector? Do you like to write? We're looking for a few interns for the Collectibles site on About.com. Since this is such a diverse site, writers ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/01/31/writers-and-interns-wanted.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://collectibles.about.com/b/2012/01/31/writers-and-interns-wanted.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:43:54 +0000 2012-01-31T22:43:54Z