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Interesting Antique Articles Wanted

22 October 2009
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The Fine Antique Collector Blog is open to anyone wanting to submit antique related articles.
Make the articles as interesting and packed full of facts as possible so as to draw people to read and gain value from the article.
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Looking For Antique perfume and scent bottles

18 October 2009
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Antique perfume and scent bottles

Buying and selling perfume bottles can be very lucrative if you do the car boot rounds, or visit local auction houses, especially the lesses known country auctions. For just a few pounds risked you could end up with a highly desirable and collectable perfume bottle. Get to know the more desirable bottles by finding on eBay the perfume or scent bottles, that attract the highest bids and most bids, look at the names and the materials, plus the shapes.
When at auctions or flea markets look out for job lots, or boxes that have a mixture of objects including scent bottles, you could be lucky and find a hidden fine example.

 Originally scent or perfume was bought in plain bottles and it was not untill the 19th century that prefilled designed scent bottles came onto the market.
Early examples of scent bottles can fetch some very impressive prices, especially rare shapes, intricate designs and famous brand names, some examples are:
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ANTIQUE RARE BARREL SHAPED DOUBLE ENDED PERFUME BOTTLE

ANTIQUE RARE BARREL SHAPED DOUBLE ENDED PERFUME BOTTLE
$604.55
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19thC VICTORIAN DOUBLE ENDED CUT GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE.

19thC VICTORIAN DOUBLE ENDED CUT GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE.
Current Price: $58.16
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Bacarrat Lubin Perfume bottle
Latticino Silver Scent bottles
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Venetian ~ LATTICINO PERFUME BOTTLE ~ Floral Top Murano

Venetian ~ LATTICINO PERFUME BOTTLE ~ Floral Top Murano
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VENETIAN LATTICINO ~ PERFUME BOTTLE ~ Italy Art glass

VENETIAN LATTICINO ~ PERFUME BOTTLE ~ Italy Art glass
$225.00
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Antique English Mother of Pearl Perfume Bottle
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English Leather mens cologne 4 bottles NEW in boxes

English Leather mens cologne 4 bottles NEW in boxes
Current Price: $20.00
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ANTIQUE ENGLISH STERLING PERFUME BOTTLE VICTORIAN LARGE

ANTIQUE ENGLISH STERLING PERFUME BOTTLE VICTORIAN LARGE
$129.99
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Bohemian Scent bottles
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Rose Bohemian Glass Perfume Bottle - CZECH REPUBLIC

Rose Bohemian Glass Perfume Bottle - CZECH REPUBLIC
$20.00
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EARLY BOHEMIAN GLASS PERSIAN RUBY ENAMEL PERFUME BOTTLE

EARLY BOHEMIAN GLASS PERSIAN RUBY ENAMEL PERFUME BOTTLE
Current Price: $187.50
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Samson Morden Scent bottles
Antique CHATELAINE Gilt & Enamel Perfume Scent Bottle
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ANTIQUE CHATELAINE vintage PERFUME BOTTLE/SCENT flask

ANTIQUE CHATELAINE vintage PERFUME BOTTLE/SCENT flask
Current Price: $66.00
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19th.C. TEARDROP CHATELAINE SCENT PERFUME ENAMEL BOTTLE

19th.C. TEARDROP CHATELAINE SCENT PERFUME ENAMEL BOTTLE
$525.00
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Wiener Werkstatte cut glass scent bottles
Lalique glass
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LALIQUE EAU DE PARFUM MINIATURE PERFUME BOTTLE W/BOX

LALIQUE EAU DE PARFUM MINIATURE PERFUME BOTTLE W/BOX
Current Price: $3.84
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L'Air du Temps Perfume Lalique 2 Dove Bottle

L'Air du Temps Perfume Lalique 2 Dove Bottle
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Moehr of Monte Carlo
Christian Dior
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Vintage Miss Dior Embossed Glass Perfume Bottle BIG!

Vintage Miss Dior Embossed Glass Perfume Bottle BIG!
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CHRISTIAN DIOR MISS DIOR FULL BOTTLE EAU DE TOILETTE

CHRISTIAN DIOR MISS DIOR FULL BOTTLE EAU DE TOILETTE
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Guerlain
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Vintage Guerlain Paris L'Heure Bleue Perfume Bottle

Vintage Guerlain Paris L'Heure Bleue Perfume Bottle
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2 Perfume Bottles Shalimar Guerlain Paris

2 Perfume Bottles Shalimar Guerlain Paris
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 Estee Lauder
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Estee Lauder Youth Dew Pure Perfume Collectible Bottle

Estee Lauder Youth Dew Pure Perfume Collectible Bottle
Current Price: $27.99
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Estee Lauder private collection perfume .7oz bottle

 Estee Lauder private collection perfume .7oz  bottle
Current Price: $4.99
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 Avon
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Vintage Avon Topaz Glass Empty Perfume Bottle Bell

Vintage Avon Topaz Glass Empty Perfume Bottle Bell
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Lot of Avon Collectible Cologne and Perfume Bottles

Lot of Avon Collectible Cologne and Perfume Bottles
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Selling Silver Pocket Watches Ideas

17 October 2009
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Selling Silver Pocket Watches Ideas

One of the most profitable things I do is buy repair and resell pocket watches, all online, and you do not have to know about how to repair a pocket watch. What you do need to know is where to buy good non working examples, that’s easy the best place by a mile is eBay, second is offline local auctions.
You are looking for pocket watches that are all in one piece, have all the mechanism present, and are cosmetically in good condition, the only thing wrong is that they do not work.
One other major point is to buy silver pocket watches, they must clearly show the silver hall marks, also an added bonus is a recognised makers name.
Now the the next stage is to repair the watch, this is easy you take the watch to a watch shop that specialises in pocket watches, or someone who generally repairs normal watches but does pocket watches as a sideline interest. Look in the local directory, visit an antique shop and ask if they can advise who can repair a pocket watch you own, you will be surprised how helpful people are and the recommendations they make, sound as if you know nothing about the subject, certainly do not let on you want to become a dealer.
The cost of a reasonable silver pocket watch on eBay will be around £20 to £35, if it has a silver chain all the better, also you might be able to buy two or more pocket watches in lots.
I will dealve more deeply into this very interesting and profitable hobby in future posts, in the mean time take a look at the pocket watches offered below from eBay, you will find many excellent examples.

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OTTOMAN SILVER POCKET WATCH CHAIN TUGRA TURKEY

OTTOMAN SILVER POCKET WATCH CHAIN TUGRA TURKEY
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CLASSIC ANTIQUE SILVER POCKET WATCH - WHITE 21

CLASSIC ANTIQUE SILVER POCKET WATCH - WHITE 21
$4.58
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CLASSIC ANTIQUE SILVER POCKET WATCH - BLACK 31

CLASSIC ANTIQUE SILVER POCKET WATCH - BLACK 31
$4.58
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CLASSIC ANTIQUE SILVER POCKET WATCH - BLACK 26

CLASSIC ANTIQUE SILVER POCKET WATCH - BLACK 26
$4.58
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Antique Style Mens Mechanical Pocket Watch Silver Tone

Antique Style Mens Mechanical Pocket Watch Silver Tone
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Mabie Todd Swan Eye Dropper Fountain Pen

13 October 2009
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Mabie Todd was an Anglo-American Company dating 1860s – 1958, producing some superb and very expensive pens that are today highly collectable.
The main pens were usually eye-dropper models, lever fillers or simple twist fillers, in which the knob at the end of the barrel connects directly with a paddle inside the barrel which in turn depresses the sack.
Mabie Todd Swan pens were made from silver, and gold filled and elegantly decorated.
Good examples well worth buying for pleasure and investment.

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SWAN Mabie Todd eyedropper, UK, 1930

SWAN Mabie Todd eyedropper, UK, 1930
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MABIE TODD SWAN GOLD FOUNTAIN PEN 1900s MINIATURE RARE

MABIE TODD SWAN GOLD FOUNTAIN PEN 1900s MINIATURE RARE
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GREEN MARBLE SWAN self filler Mabie Todd 14K NIB

GREEN MARBLE SWAN self filler Mabie Todd 14K NIB
$91.36
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1909 Antique Mabie Todd Swan and Vulcan Fountain pen Ad

1909 Antique Mabie Todd Swan and Vulcan Fountain pen Ad
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Conklin Fountain Pen 1898 – 1940s

13 October 2009
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Conklin was a US Company dating 1898 – 1940s. The nib sizes ranged from 2 to 8, they produced the first practical self – filling mechanism in the US. This was a crescent shaped pressure bar protruding from the barrel held in position by a locking ring. It was unfortunately for Conklin surpassed by Sheaffer’s innovation in the early 1910s of the lever filler, which did not need the protruding crescent.
Conklin played with the green wood-grain hard rubber about the 1930s, but in reality it was overtaken by Sheaffer and Parker in development of mechanisms and material usage, even by the 1920s it had become a small regional company.

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New Conklin Cushion Point Ballpoint Pen Prototype

New Conklin Cushion Point Ballpoint Pen Prototype
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New Conklin Glider Ballpoint Pen

New Conklin Glider Ballpoint Pen
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#228 Vintage Conklin Crescent Fill Fountain Pen

#228 Vintage Conklin Crescent Fill Fountain Pen
Current Price: $17.38
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Vintage Conklin Fountain Pen Box

Vintage Conklin Fountain Pen Box
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Rule Beartannia by Wade 1999-2002

12 October 2009
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This lovely nine piece set of Royal Teddy Bears comprised of Queen Beatrice, the queen mum, King Velveteen, royal guard, nanny Fluffins and baby Velveteena, prince Tedward, Princess Elizabeth Tedwina and Princess Plushette. It even had a Rule Bearyannia Plaque. This set was produced by Wade and issued in the U.S. in early 1999, and later models sold in the U.K., they were modelled by the well known American artist Jerome Walker, the backstamp was printed Jerome Walker 1998bWade made in England.
For more fabulous Wade figurines take a look at the great selection on eBay,

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Wade Red Rose Tea circus seal whimsies figurine

Wade Red Rose Tea circus seal whimsies figurine
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WADE WHIMSIE COLLECTIBLE ENDANGERED SPECIES SEA TURTLE

WADE WHIMSIE COLLECTIBLE ENDANGERED SPECIES SEA TURTLE
Current Price: $2.49
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Wade Red Rose Tea circus strong man whimsies figurine

Wade Red Rose Tea circus strong man whimsies figurine
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FULL SET OF 6 WADE WHIMSIES DINOSAURS NEW AND BOXED

FULL SET OF 6 WADE WHIMSIES DINOSAURS NEW AND BOXED
$27.55
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FULL SET OF 4 WADE BETTY BOOP WHIMSIES MINT AND BOXED

FULL SET OF 4 WADE BETTY BOOP  WHIMSIES MINT AND BOXED
$38.26
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Beautiful Wade Whimsie Pine Martin Superb

Beautiful Wade Whimsie Pine Martin Superb
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5 WADE WHIMSIES DOGS/PUPPIES FIGURINES ENGLAND

5 WADE WHIMSIES DOGS/PUPPIES FIGURINES ENGLAND
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Wade Whimsie Red Rose Tea Dog

Wade Whimsie Red Rose Tea Dog
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Wade Whimsie Red Rose Tea Wolf

Wade Whimsie Red Rose Tea Wolf
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Wade Whimsie Red Rose Tea Blue Circus Clown

Wade Whimsie Red Rose Tea Blue Circus Clown
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