ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES
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Whether you're browsing for the sake of discovery or have a specific research goal, the Library's collection offers a rich variety of materials on the visual arts. In addition, the Library provides online access to the Grove Dictionary of Art, the most comprehensive art reference tool ever published. Below you will also find links to local art resources and worthwhile web sites.
ANTIQUE RESEARCH
Antique-Antiques
Antique-Antiques is an information site. We offer tons of well researched information on Antique and collectible items, Appraisals, Clocks, Old Coins and MUCH, MUCH more - Even a bit on the likes of Old and Antique Toys. We have some interesting information in the appraisal area. Throughout our site you will find hand-picked information on appraisals in general and pricing guides.
Antiques Reference
Antiques Reference - p4A contains both valuation and reference information about antiques, collectibles and fine art. Composed by experienced editors to ensure a wide range of useful material from common to rare items, the p4A database has pictures for every record and is updated daily.
Kovels Online
Kovels, an online price guide where you can search for the price of your item, is easy to use.
SELLING OR BUYING
GoAntiques
GoAntiques is the oldest, most established antiques and collectible trading community on the Internet. As a buyer, not only do you have your choice of quality items from dedicated dealers eager to match your needs. For dealers, it's never been easier to find the right buyer for your items.
Online Auctions
Encyclopedia of Small Business- Provide entrepreneurs with how-to information that they can apply to their own business. Features revised and expanded coverage to reflect the most current small business topics such as online auctions.
APPRAISAL SHOW
Antiques Roadshow
This website will give you information about the television show Antique Roadshow, its schedule, appraisers, and more. You can search for information on individual items and read stories about other people's discoveries.
AUCTION COMPANIES
Christie's Auction House
Chrisite's is another of the world's best known auction houses. Christie's is known for dealing in high priced, rare art items, such as paintings. Christie's is pleased to provide, at no charge, auction estimates for items that are of a type and value typically sold at Christie's.
Sotheby's
Sotheby's is one of the world's premiere auction houses. Whether you are looking to buy or sell fine art, jewels, antiques or other valuable property, Sotheby’s can help you.
TYPES OF COLLECTIONS
Coin Collecting
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced numismatist, these tips will help you enjoy the popular hobby of coin collecting for years to come. These tips are provided by the United States Mint.
Collecting Rare Books
As you hold in your hands the first edition of any great book, you hold a part of its history: that moment when it was first presented to the world, new and original, without commentary or judgment. In that book you hold, there is an echo of all of the trials it has survived, from intentional destruction through censorship to the more mundane years of handling and simple neglect.
Stamp Collecting
The National Postal Museum celebrates the beauty and lore of stamps. A stamp is much more than the physical evidence that postage has been paid. Stamps can be miniature works of art, treasured keepsakes, and rare collectibles. Stamp collecting is a hobby that you can continue through your life. In the URL, there are some links that will be useful to beginners and advanced collectors alike.
Ty Beanie Babies
Link to show Ty Beanie Beanies from currently available to retired.
COLLECTING FOR KIDS
Kids Collecting
Visit Kids Collecting and explore the riches of the Smithsonian’s collections, learn how to start your own collection, and see what kinds of things other kids collect. Just hit Start and Begin Collecting!
LIBRARY CATALOG
The Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards
This price-guide, published annually, is designed to serve the needs of collectors and dealers at all levels from beginning to advanced. It provides a comprehensive guide to more than 130 years of baseball card issues.
Garage sale & flea market annual
by Collector Books
This is a well-known tool for pricing a variety of antiques and collectibles.
Comprehensive sections cover ceramics, furniture, glass, silver and metalwares, jewelry and obects de vertu, clocks and watches, books, Oriental antiques, textiles, toys, decorative arts and Modern classics.
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