Miscellaneous Antiques

It's time for butterflies to frequent spring gardens. But have you been overlooking a bevy of beautiful butterflies as you're out shopping for collectibles?

Win or lose, it's how you play the game, right? Nah. It's how you collect the buttons! Find out more about collecting presidental campaign buttons with an article from your guide.

Find out what makes a cat collector purr, including some great vintage gift ideas.

Think fakes and counterfeits are a modern concept? See some cigarette labels, the first used in product labeling, that helped foil fakers in the 1800s.

Although aluminum wasn't always the most popular kid on the block, today's collectors recoginze it as desirable. Learn more about hammered and anodized aluminum collectibles including the most popular names in the field.

Sure, we know dogs as "man's best friend," but when we think of collectibles it seems that cats get all the attention. Not any more. Since every dog truly does have its day, we'll delve into the fun world of dog trinkets collectors seek.

Griswold lovers get serious about cleaning and collecting cast iron in an article from your guide.

License plates as collectibles? You bet! Learn more about them here.

At the risk of being sexist, I'm going to go ahead and label some antiques and collectibles collected mainly by men as "mantiques." These include vintage license plates, golf memorabilia and beer collectibles. Don't agree with me? Bring it on. I may not collect "mantiques," but I can take the heat!

An informative article featuring vintage movie memorabilia and collectibles, including price points for select pieces of interest.

Learn about what presidential campaign button collectors look for and how much they'll pay.

Vacationing in Alaska brought about visions of railroad antiques and collectibles as your guide made her way through the Yukon Territory on a scenic train ride.

Razor blade packages as collectibles? You bet! Learn more about the hobby through a guest feature filled with sharp information on these affordable collectibles.

Take a look back at the collectibles spawned by FDR's favorite pet more than 60 years ago.

They threw a big party in Texas to celebrate the Texas Centennial back in 1936. Now people collect items from that event along with World's Fair memorabilia.

Ever wonder what the word "tobacciana" means? Learn more about antiques and collectibles related to cigars, cigarettes, and other tobacco products.

Do you know what tulle is? Do you know how to pronounce it?

Aprons have become more and more collectible over the years, but most people don't realize the wide variety available. Learn more about them and what's collectible.

It was just a matter of time until sentimental collectors began gathering up beautiful groupings of wedding memorabilia. Learn more about what to look for and what those items might be worth.

One of the fun things about collecting is the history associated with objects, and when it comes to World's Fair memorabilia these items can take you on a trip back in time.

View a collection of old telephones then learn about the history and restoration of these unique collectibles.

A site dedicated to antiques dating back to the Revolutionary War including information for research and auction listings for those interested in buying.

The colorfully decorated tobacco items from years past remain popular with collectors today. Learn more about them with this illustrated article.

Have an old typewriter hanging around the house? Learn more about it here.

Who knew there were so many versions of the wooden nickel? And they're not just nickels anymore, now they're making wooden dollars. See them all in this online museum.