Antiques

Eagle Antiques

A story recognizing the history and significance of the symbolic eagle.

Antique Toy Soldiers

As long as man has had armies, there have been soldier toys, but the collectible ones were made mostly in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The least-expensive soldiers were those made out of paper, which were meant to be cut and pasted on wood or cardboard. If you come across uncut sheets of paper soldiers, you have a valuable find.

Antique Maps: Artistic History for Your Walls

Bygone direction-finders.

Apple Antiques You Can Use

There’s a lot to inspire the collecting of apple-related antiques.

Niloak Art Pottery has a Local Connection

The Niloak company dates back to the mid-19th century.

Antique Dogs

If you’re out antiquing this summer and you’ve left your dog behind, you might just want to purchase a dog-related antique.

Antiquing Your Way To The Beach

Whether you’re on your way to spend the night in Ocean City, a week in Rehoboth, or a month in Lewes, what kinds of antiques can you expect to find?

Samplers

Samplers first came into being in England during the 16th century, where they served as pattern books for ladies to assemble stitches and designs they might later wish to copy onto their linens.

Miniature Books

There are many delightful antique and limited edition children’s books published in small sizes. They range from those meant for doll houses and miniature displays to entire sets of books devoted to nursery rhymes, the alphabet, and classic favorites such as Aesop’s Tales.

Oriental Rugs

Oriental rugs never go out of style though various designs and colors fall in and out of favor. How do you distinguish among all the different types of Oriental rugs?

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