by Jessica Kosinski In the world of music, there are many instruments you could choose to play. However, deciding on an instrument is not the only choice needed to be made. For an orchestra, for example, comfortable seating is important. So is a conductor’s baton. Equally important is the sheet music each member has […]
Category Archives: Antiques Peek
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Feb
Feb
by Jessica Kosinski Giving gifts is always fun, but there’s a special kind of gift that can sometimes be extra fun – a gag gift. Gag gifts are extremely popular. In fact, certain types of gag gifts are so popular that they are part of our common culture. Others are more specific to the […]
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Dec
by Jessica Kosinski When talking about a modern parlor or living room, there are certain items that immediately come to mind. As I am typing this, I am in fact sitting in my own parlor. In it are a couch, a television, and a side table. It’s the latter that many of us take […]
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Dec
Dec
by Jessica Kosinski Have you ever received or purchased jewelry that featured your birthstone? The tradition of birthstones incorporated in rings, necklaces, and other jewelry seems like one that has been around forever. That’s why most of us don’t even question it. However, like everything else, there is an origin story associated with birthstones. Let’s […]
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Dec
Dec
by Jessica Kosinski As modern humans, we are used to conflict; whether in the form of a small disagreement with a neighbor or a full-scale war. There is evidence that such conflicts existed well before well-documented eras. Archaeologists indicate that, in the earliest days of humanity, the population was too low for large battles to […]
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Oct
by Jessica Kosinski There are certain toys that are timeless classics. From Cabbage Patch dolls to Lincoln Logs and Legos to Play-Doh, it seems like many childhood favorites have stood the test of time across many generations. Among those timeless and treasured toys are Breyer horses. Breyer horses are model horses produced by the […]
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Aug
by Jessica Kosinski There are many collectibles designed to sit on shelves and be admired. But then there are the collectibles that also serve practical purposes. For those who collect motorcycle gear, and especially motorcycle jackets, part of the thrill is wearing the gear and showing it off to fellow riders, as well as any […]
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May
May
by Jessica Kosinski When you think of something that is signed, an ink signature might immediately come to mind. For example, it is common for authors to sign their books, or for celebrities to sign various pieces of memorabilia related to whatever they are famous for. The world of signed jewelry is quite different […]
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Mar
Mar
Buying Patented By Jessica Kosinski What Patents Tell You Patents or applications for patents only tell you roughly when a company or individual thought an idea was good enough to be worth legally protecting. The patent does not guarantee that the company or person granted the patent actually began production at that time. Many prototypes […]
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by Jessica Kosinski What Hooked Rugs Are Hooked rugs are typically rugs made with fabric or yarn. A special hook tool somewhat similar to a crochet hook is used to pull the yarn through a stiff framework. By wrapping each individual piece of yarn or fabric around the framework, a rug is eventually created. The […]