http://www.collectibletreasuresblog.com A blog of collectible treasure fun for everyone! Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:30:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "Made in Japan" or "Japan" is an inscription or back stamp on china, figurines and ceramics that denotes quality and is associated with products that are are highly collectible. Historically, higher quality status of collectible items 'made in Japan' has proven stiff competition to global industry and has only increased ... http://www.collectibletreasuresblog.com/2008/12/made-in-japan/ Jule Aften 1978 Bing&Grondahl Christmas Collector Plate In my opinion, the Bing & Grondahl Christmas Collector Plates capture the meaning and sentiment of Christmas like nothing else. Each plate is in the traditional blue and white - Henry Thelander design, using the Scandinavian majolica style. Replacements, Ltd gives an interesting historical account ... http://www.collectibletreasuresblog.com/2008/12/bing-grondahl-christmas-collector-plates/ This article is a guest post written by Katie Nielsen at eDish, a china replacement business. "Breaking a beloved teacup is relatively easy (and heartbreaking); the challenging part is finding its replacement - particularly if the pattern is discontinued or rare. Without a pattern name or number to reference, you ... http://www.collectibletreasuresblog.com/2008/12/discontinued-china-where-do-i-look/ The first recorded Limited Edition collector plate came from the Bing and Grondahl factory of Denmark in 1895. This now sought after collector plate, titled “Behind The Frozen Window,” was the first known commemorative plate to be limited in production with date and title information fired on the plate itself. ... http://www.collectibletreasuresblog.com/2008/12/bing-and-grondahl-christmas-collectors-plates/ The ups and downs of the secondary market on Hallmark Keepsake Collectibles in the past has been like no other roller coaster ride! Today, even though the prices have stabilized, as always, I would say collect them - just because you love them. The ornaments are especially charming and a ... http://www.collectibletreasuresblog.com/2008/11/hallmark-keepsake-collectibles-just-in-time-for-christmas/ Avon Summer Bride Figurines have become one of America's favorite collectibles. So, a word of advice to those who pass them by in garage sales, flea markets and even retail stores like they are unwanted calories: watch your figure but don't forsake those figurines! They could bring in great added ... http://www.collectibletreasuresblog.com/2008/11/watch-your-figur%e2%80%a6ines/ In this world of antiques and collectibles we do a lot of looking, buying and selling, exchanging, researching, and talking about it. But, what if we invited others to "experience" it? Last month, I decided to open up the 1950's guest cottage, located on our little ranch in Northwest Colorado, to ... http://www.collectibletreasuresblog.com/2008/11/vintage-living/ I love this pretty silver water pitcher made by Silver International Company that I inherited from my mother and grandmother. It adds a sparkly touch to my cozy kitchen. Metalware represents… "all things bright and beautiful." Brass, silver and silverplate, gold, and copper...are a few examples of materials used for these ... http://www.collectibletreasuresblog.com/2008/10/metalware-all-things-bright-and-beautiful/ To explore Victorian treasures and relics left over from a Victorian lifestyle that have become so collectible today, let’s peek back in time to the Victorian culture from 1837 to1901. Named after Victoria who was born in 1819 and was Queen from 1837 until her death in 1901, the Victorian ... http://www.collectibletreasuresblog.com/2008/10/victorian-treasures/ All of the latter part of September, I spent in Oklahoma cleaning out my Mom’s storage barn and two sheds situated on our family’s acreage, where Mom had stored extra items from her antique and collectible days before her passing in 2006. The sheds were filled with stemware, four boxes ... http://www.collectibletreasuresblog.com/2008/10/hidden-treasures-in-%e2%80%9cjunk%e2%80%9d/