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Sleuthing the of your vintage costume jewelry can be fun! In addition to maker marks, there are lots of clues to help you figure out the age of your costume (and sometimes fine) jewelry, from clasps to color. Not all clues are definitive, and you may have an older peice of jewelry that has been repaired with newer clasps, so taking everything into account can help you figure it out. Here are some quick and easy ways to help you date yours.
While vintage Corelle dishware used to be a dime a dozen at every estate sale and thrift shop, it’s finally making a comeback in the vintage-loving community. Read on to learn about the most collectible and valuable vintage Corelle dishware, some of which your granny likely has stashed in her kitchen cabinets.
You just got a great bakelite radio, or jewelry or even poker chips. But is it REALLY Bakelite? Many retailers either try to fool customers or really can't tell the difference themselves between several types of vintage plastics. Let's see if we can help!
People often find themselves in possession of an old postcard and want to know how old it is.
If the postcard is used, the most obvious solution is to check the date on the postmark. However, there are many vintage postcards out there that were never mailed, so here are some clues to determining the age of your post card. These are general guidelines. There are exceptions to most of these rules, but these guidelines will give you a general idea of how old your postcard is.
