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 ANTIQUE AMISH HORSE BUGGY BLACK METAL LETTER HOLDER  US $24.99
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Lately, there has been a worldwide fascination on collecting antique Barbie dolls? Has time flown so fast that Barbie dolls are already considered authentic?
Apparently so. Barbie was first introduced in toy stores in 1956 and had quickly become the fascination of young girls, and even their moms. The doll collecting is second to stamp collecting as popular hobbies in the United States.
There are Barbie doll conventions, newsletter, magazines, clubs, and Internet sites which allow those who desire to collect antique Barbie Dolls to exchange information with other people who share their interest.
Nowadays, Barbie dolls are sold in more than 140 countries and continues to be in demand. Thus the continuing production of these toys despite the other brands that are available such as Bratz. Barbie continues to have its charm in the market. Collecting antique Barbie dolls is pretty much expected to happen.
Barbie dolls are designed and directly marketed to those who collect antique Barbie dolls. This hobby was introduced in 1988 during the Happy Holiday series which profited the interest of the people to collect these dolls.
Barbie dolls, for the sole purpose of becoming a collector's item and not playing with has become an ongoing trend. Those who collect antique Barbie dolls don't remove them from their boxes. The prices of these dolls range from $35 up to hundreds of dollars.
Those who engage in this hobby of collecting antique Barbie dolls know the name of the vintage dolls that they have to collect. They make sure that the dolls they buy can look suitable for any occasion. Be it on the beach or at the office.
Barbie dolls have always been fashionable and they also provide the collectors their own choices of shoes, purses, accessories, belts, hats, and even scarves. Mattel continues to earn big bucks because of this current hobby.
At the same time, it has progressed to reach the appeal of adults with world-renowned fashion designers joining the bandwagon and design for Barbie dolls so that they give the collectors more options in collecting antique Barbie dolls in the years to come. Two designers who are active in doing these are Bob Mackie and Vera Wang.
Another fascination of those who collect antique Barbie dolls are the hair because of its ongoing changes. Young girls, teenagers, and even adults are drawn to the long and beautiful tresses of Barbie which can be stylized and put accessories on depending on the collector's liking and her outfits.
A lot of Barbie dolls already have combs, clips, and accessories.
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ANTIQUE AMISH HORSE BUGGY BLACK METAL LETTER HOLDER US $24.99
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Antique Chinese Black Red Cinnabar Lacquer Enamel Vase US $180.00
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Antique Salt Pepper Shakers Black Cats US $39.99
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 Vintage Antique Black Cast Iron Balance Scales with Weights US $50.00
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 Antique Black Picture Frame US $35.00
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 Antique Porcelain Doorknobs Lot of 23 Knobs 8 White 14 Black 1 Brown US $45.00
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 Antique Transferware 2 Black Salad Plates US $36.00
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 Orange and Black Antique Tea Pot No cracks US $28.00
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 Gorgeous Antique Deco Black Silk Embroidered Piano Shawl 52x49 FLOWERS US $49.99
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How can I obtain a value on antique oriental furniture? I have a black lacquer item w/ genuine ivory inlay.?
This was handed down by my grandmother, who was wealthy and purchased it in NYC in the 1940's or 50's. It has beautiful scenery(ivory) of women and children in a garden and on a shore fishing, with further detail handpainted in gold. The top opens and has more detail, then another surface that also opens to both left and right. Front cabinets, side cabinets, and corner cabinets to hold stemware. The handles are carved into the wood, and scallop shell shaped..
I do live in a small, southern town. I wouldn't consider any of the local "appraisal" people here knowledgeable enough to evaluate this item accurately. Short of the "Antiques Roadshow", are there any sources you might recommend? Online, perhaps? I may be interested in selling this bar, as it does not fit into my decor.
Hi. Here are websites that help to identify and date antique asian furniture. http://www.mqfurniture.com/identification.htm
http://www.consumer-manual.com/english/home-appliances/furniture-collecting.htm
Here are sites which sell buffet cabinets similar to what you describe, http://www.chinese-antique-furniture.net/chinese-furniture-catalogue/tsmallcabinetp01.html
http://www.orientantique.com/class_np.asp?lx=small&anid=1&nid=2
http://www.eastwindasianantiques.com/
You can also try sending a photograph to any of the major auction houses, Christies, Sothebys, Doyles, Bonhams...most have an Asian Arts division. They will evaluate it based on a possible consignment. You can submit your photo and info online.
hope I've helped a bit!
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ANTIQUE AMISH HORSE BUGGY BLACK METAL LETTER HOLDER US $24.99
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Antique Chinese Black Red Cinnabar Lacquer Enamel Vase US $180.00
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Antique Salt Pepper Shakers Black Cats US $39.99
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Vintage Antique Black Cast Iron Balance Scales with Weights US $50.00
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Antique Black Picture Frame US $35.00
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Antique Porcelain Doorknobs Lot of 23 Knobs 8 White 14 Black 1 Brown US $45.00
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Antique Transferware 2 Black Salad Plates US $36.00
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Orange and Black Antique Tea Pot No cracks US $28.00
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Gorgeous Antique Deco Black Silk Embroidered Piano Shawl 52x49 FLOWERS US $49.99
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 Antique black smith forge US $212.50
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 ANTIQUE BLACK EBONY SCUPTURED MAASAI WOMAN STATUE US $25.00
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 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ERA HUGE BLACK CHANTILLY LACE VGC 40HIGH BY 56WIDE EXQUISITE US $51.77
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 Antique Victorian glass Beads on Black Net lace France US $29.99
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 Antique beautiful Black Guypure lace trim US $12.99
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 Vintage Mid Century Metal Foot Stool Step Stool Antique Retro Gold Black US $19.99
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 Old Antique Black Porcelain Door Knob Handle US $19.99
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 VERY RARE WEDGWOOD 1959 St Lawrence Seaway Black Transferware Antique Plate US $19.99
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