Historical items are the most valuable collectibles, offering a historical meaning in addition to the rarity and inability to reproduce them. The following category offers information and links to antique and historical collectible websites, featuring details on specific items and their previous owners, restoration options, value and more. You can learn how to preserve your collectibles and/or how to profit from them, from antique auctions to online sales. Chats, forums, articles and more are also featured.
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Antique & Collectible Appraisals Online - Appraisal and reference information for a full range of antiques and collectibles. Auction news and collecting resources available.
Antique Boxes - Information source on antique and collectible boxes. Site sells boxes but does not offer prices online. Hosts the Internet Antique Box Book.
Antique Restorers - Online community of restorers sharing ideas with each other and providing information and advice about the proper restoration and care of antiques, porcelain, furniture, glass, art, pottery, fine art, and fine art frames.
Collector Cafe - A site for collectors and dealers in antiques and collectibles, providing news, features, email chat, classified adverts and an online meeting place for the collecting world.
Historic Newspapers and Imprints - Excellent collector info pages relating to grading, collecting and value. Fixed-price catalogs of historic newspapers, primarily 1775 - 1865, early book leaves, vellum indentures, 1450 to about 1900.
Instappraisal - Antique, collectible, and art appraisals plus news, tips, and show information.
The inComplete Jukebox - History and information on over 1000 different antique jukebox models, 60+ manufacturers, FAQs, listing of 1200+ jukebox hits, and jukebox links.