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Collectable Mobile Phones
Mobile phone technology has developed at a ferocious pace and classic and collectable models are still only emerging from the swamp of the upgrade culture. Despite this, models that have become iconic through media coverage...
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| | 2nd September 2010 |
Tartanware
Box makers have been at work in the town of Mauchline since the early 19th century, turning out snuff boxes in the local sycamore wood. In time, these craftsmen developed their own distinctive mien by adding pictures of local...
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| | 19th August 2010 |
Collectable Hair
Collecting hair may seem like an occupation undertaken only by mad scientists wishing to resurrect the figures of the past, but it is a tradition with a long history. Locks and strands have been kept in memory of a loved one for centuries...
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| | 11th August 2010 |
Swimming
As the weather finally warms up and people begin to dig out last years sandy swimming costumes ready for the approaching summer holiday, it may be strange to consider that some bathing suits are sought after collectables...
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| | 10th August 2010 |
Taxidermy
A grizzly bear or rhinoceros would rarely make the safest house companion, but mounted and expertly reserved, they are once more becoming an extremely popular form of interior decoration.
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| | 2nd August 2010 |
Golf
Almost anything with a golfing theme, including art, ceramics and silver, is desirable to collectors, but early equipment, such as golf clubs and balls, is especially sought-after and can command astounding prices...
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| | 15th July 2010 |
Garden tools
If you're planning to purchase hosts of new plants at the Chelsea Flower Show, why not dig them in with an Edwardian trowel? (£3-15/$5-23) Find out more about the antique tools available on the market here...
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| | 21st May 2010 |
Fishing antiques
Fishing has long held its place as one of the nations favourite pastimes. Equipment and memorabilia relating to the sport can be beautiful and intriguing and fishing gear has become a recent niche addition to the collectables market..
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| | 18th May 2010 |
Snuff Mulls
When she died in 1776, snuff devotee, Mrs Margaret Thompson was buried in a coffin filled with unwashed handkerchiefs, her body covered in a large quantity of the best Scottish snuff. The six greatest snuff takers in the parish acted as bearers...
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| | 21st April 2010 |
Babycham Collectables
A must at many family gatherings in the 1950s and 60s, Babycham has always been famous for its advertising campaigns. Officially launched in 1953, ‘the happiest drink in the world’ was the first alcoholic drinks brand...
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| | 15th April 2010 |