Horace Walpole 1717-1797
Horace Walpole (1717–1797), English historian, Member of Parliament, connoisseur, playwright and...
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Victorian (1837 to 1901)
Queen Victoria’s reign was a time of great change in the home. Mass production meant more...
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About Tungsten Carbide
Tungsten Carbide is an inorganic chemical compound which contains equal numbers of tungsten and...
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What is Treen?
Treen is a generic name for small handmade functional household objects made of wood. This makes...
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Russian Princess Xenia Stieff Bear
In 1908 George Mikhailovich, Grand Duke of Russia purchased a bright red 33cm Steiff bear. He gave...
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Thomas Edison 1847–1931
Thomas Edison held a world record of 1093 patents for inventions such as the lightbulb and...
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Antiques or Junk?
In today’s modern world, you may describe just about anything that’s old as an antique and...
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Caster Sets Highlight Victorian Tables
The revolving caster was one of the most widely used pieces of Victorian tableware. According to...
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Watch Papers Offer More Than Protection
Watch papers have long been neglected by collectors, but now they’re becoming popular. Originally...
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History of Whaling
THAR SHE BLOWS by Bob Brooke “Hard loads of greasy luck,” or whaleships full of whale...
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