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Art - AntiquesAntiques and Collectibles – Art
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General:
Antiques and the Arts Online http://www.antiquesandthearts.com Listings of auctions and calendar of antiques shows from the nation's leading weekly publication on the trade.
Antiques and Collectibles http://www.carnegielibrary.org/research/art/antiques A directory of resources from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
Antiques Roadshow http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/index.html Find schedules for the tours and TV broadcasts, biographies of the appraisers, and learn tips of the appraisal trade from the popular PBS television show.
Antique Trader http://www.antiquetrader.com/GeneralMenu Articles, classifieds, message boards, event listings, and additional resources.
Christie's This fine art auctioneer provides information about how to buy and sell at auction. Print out a form from this site to request a free "auction estimate" of the value of a picture or collectible. The auction estimate requires a registration.
Curioscape - The Internet's Exclusive Antiquing and Collecting Directory Excellent links to collectors' sites. Includes artwork, coins, dolls, household items, jewelry, postcards, sports cards, stamps, table settings, toys, vintage clothing, and other collectibles. Shopping for antiques and collectibles can be done from the home page at Tias.com.
eBay Describing itself as "the world's online marketplace," eBay offers users the opportunity to sell and bid over the Internet. Browse or search to see what prices are being paid for art, antiques, collectibles, and more. Message boards and articles about collectibles are available in the Community section.
Go Antiques Visit here for links to online auctions, an online collectible auctioneers directory, auction calendars, and auction news.
iCollector A resource for bidding on and previewing online art, antiques, and collectibles auctions worldwide. Search auction house catalogs, visit dealer and gallery sites, and link to associations and publications.
Kovels' On-Line Price Guide to Antiques and Collectibles Searchable guide to history and prices of antiques and collectibles. Prices of over 340,000 items are available with a free account.
Prices4Antiques http://www.prices4antiques.com An antiques reference database which is updated daily. Although a subscription site, the free preview option lets visitors search the database by object category and type.
Sotheby's Schedule of events and auction results for this venerable auction house. Using a form on the site, ask one of the specialists to give an "auction estimate" of an artwork or a collectible. The auction estimate form is also available in PDF format.
Worthopedia http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia Although currently in beta form, visitors can search for items in order to locate a description and an auction sales price. A free registration enables users to post questions in the forums.
Bottles:
Antique Bottle Collector's Haven A directory of web sites arranged by bottle type. Also provides tips to dating bottles, a glossary, and how to clean antique bottles.
Antique Soda & Beer Bottles http://www.angelfire.com/pa4/heiss The history and means by which to date these types of bottles.
The Bottle Den Antique bottle links, bottle slideshows, and information about molds. The site features articles primarily about pre-Civil War pontiled soda bottles and porters.
The Federation of Historic Bottle Collectors Information about collecting bottles (a listing of affiliated clubs by U.S. and Canadian geographic regions, a calendar of shows and auctions, and a collectors database).
Glass Factory Marks on Bottles http://www.myinsulators.com/glass-factories/bottlemarks.html Researchers can browse alphabetically arranged lists of marks/initials to locate information about about the manufacturer.
Historic Glass Bottle Identification & Information http://www.sha.org/bottle/index.htm Information about bottle attributes (bases, seams, shapes, finishes, and colors) and additional resources to help determine the approximate manufacturing age range of an antique bottle.
Old Bottle Identification and Dating Guide http://www.mattsoldhouse.com/MC/bottles/bottletypes/bottletypes.htm Pictures of bottle finishes (lips), brief descriptions, and approximate years of manufacture.
Clocks:
Antique Clocks Price Guide http://www.antiqueclockspriceguide.com Refer to the blue tabbed menu to locate additional information concerning clock values, model names, and clockmakers' names.
Barrie's Virtual Clock Museum "Pictures and descriptions of hundreds of antique & vintage clocks."
The National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc. Includes a virtual museum, links to other horological web sites, and information about the National Watch and Clock Museum in Columbia, Pennsylvania.
Coins and Paper Money:
American Numismatic Association http://www.money.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home This organization has information for collectors of coins, paper money, tokens, and medals. The "Marketplace" includes a list of member dealers. Look here for facts about the 1943 copper penny and other frequently asked questions.
Banknotes.com Although this is primarily a commercial site for a bank note appraiser, it offers a very nice Currency Museum with illustrations of many currencies, including those recently retired by introduction of the Euro.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Production statistics, images of currency, history of the bills, symbolism, African Americans on currency, detecting counterfeit, and information for collectors.
Coin Gallery Online http://coin-gallery.com/coins.htm This site for seasoned and novice coin collectors addresses all aspects of collecting ancient, U.S., and world coins. Includes articles on the principles of successful coin collecting, the top 10 United States coins, and United States coinage history. Also includes links to dealer sites, rare coin exhibits, clubs and organizations, etc.
The Coins of Colonial and Early America http://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinContents/TitlePage.html "Features discussions, descriptions and images of the coins and tokens used in Colonial and Confederation America." A project of the Robert H. Gore, Jr. Numismatic Endowment. From the University of Notre Dame, Special Collections.
The United States Mint A history of the mint, how coins are made, and facts on those now circulating. Check the "What's New" section to get the latest on the 50 state commemorative quarters and other happenings around the mint.
World Paper Money Pictures of over 7,000 bank notes from all over the world. Straightforward geographic arrangement makes it easy to locate any country's currency.
Folk Art:
The American Folk Art Museum: Collections http://www.folkartmuseum.org/default.asp?id=520 Images of paintings, drawings, sculpture, and textiles from the museum's collection.
Folk Art Links http://www.folkart.org/links/linkmain.html Prepared by the Folk Art Society of America, a selection of links to museums, magazines, organizations, and general folk art sites.
Museum of International Folk Art http://www.moifa.org/collections/collections.html Images of items created by various cultures throughout the world.
Smithsonian: Folk Art and Craft http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/Art_and_Design/FolkandCraft.htm Images from the Smithsonian's collections related to crafts, textiles, and folk art.
Furniture:
A Century of Chairs http://www.designmuseum.org/exhibitions/online/a-century-of-chairs "This installation of chairs from the Design Museum Collection shows how the design of the chair has evolved from Michael Thonet’s invention of mass-manufactured furniture in the late 1800s and the early Modern Movement chairs of the early 1900s to the technologically advanced chairs of today."
Connected Lines http://www.connectedlines.com/styleguide/index.htm Identify and research furniture styles by viewing drawings of selected items. Viewing the basic drawings is free, but a software purchase is necessary to examine furniture profiles.
Digital Library for the Decorative Arts and Material Culture http://decorativearts.library.wisc.edu Over 100 images of early American furniture. To find information about when and where the item was made, click on the photograph to view the item record.
Early American Antiques http://www2.lib.udel.edu/usered/elunch/fall2000/antiq/antiq.htm A collection of starting points and quick lessons about early American furniture.
History of Furniture Timeline http://www.maltwood.uvic.ca/hoft/timeline.html A chart depicting furniture styles during certain periods in both Europe and the United States.
Kovels: Furniture http://www.kovels.com/priceguide/kovels_furniture Price guides to furniture. Requires a free registration to view prices.
Glass:
Articles about American Cut Glass http://www.cutglass.org/articles.htm Links to information about cut glass trademarks, patterns, and history.
Carnival Glass 101 http://www.carnivalheaven.com/carnivalglass103/id76.htm Marks on Carnival glass and maker identification. Also consult to the "quick reference" section for additional information.
Carnival Glass Maker Marks http://www.ddoty.com/makermarks.html Photographs of marks accompanied by a brief summary. Also consult the A-Z directory for additional resources.
Corning Museum of Glass Glass resources and information about the museum's collections.
Early American Pattern Glass Society Consult the tabs on the right side of the page for information about glass museums, clubs, pattern profiles, and more.
Glassware Links http://inkspotantiques.com/shop/index.php?main_page=page_2 A directory of glassware identification websites. Jewelry:
Antique Jewelry Online http://www.antiquejewelryonline.com/learn/learn.htm Topics include jewelry metals, gemstones, and design during different time periods.
Jewellery Through the Ages Articles about art deco, art nouveau, and other period jewelry. From the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Jewelry Patents Arranged by company, this browsable directory provides patent numbers and drawings.
Militaria:
The Encyclopedia of Civil War Artillery http://www.cwartillery.org/ve/index.html While not yet complete, this searchable resource provides images and descriptions of guns, cannons, and mortars used in the Civil War.
National Firearms Museum http://www.nationalfirearmsmuseum.org/tour/default.asp Virtual tours through several galleries, with arms dating to the American Revolution, the Civil War, and wars in the 20th century.
National Museum of the American Revolution Browsable categories in this virtual collection include military accouterments and weaponry and ammunition.
Miscellaneous:
Dr. Egon Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass Housed at The Henry Luce III Center for the Study of American Culture at the New York Historical Society, visitors can view over 100 images of Tiffany lamps, lampshades, and windows.
Ephemera Society of America http://www.ephemerasociety.org Articles, news, exhibits, and examples of ephemera.
Index of American Design http://www.nga.gov/collection/gallery/iad.htm "The Index of American Design consists of approximately 18,000 watercolor renderings of American decorative arts objects from the colonial period through the nineteenth century."
Quilt Index "This website currently features images and information, provided by an array of contributors, on thousands of quilts from documentation projects, museums, libraries, and private collections."
Musical Instruments:
Dating Instruments Using Patent Numbers http://www.mugwumps.com/patents.htm A chart that shows "the first patent number issued in each year, so if you have a patent number, this easily yields the approximate date to begin with."
Kovel's: Music http://www.kovels.com/priceguide/kovels_music A listing of of instruments and their values. A free registration is required to view price information.
National Music Museum Virtual tours, a list of several instrument makers, and checklists of musical instruments. Consult the museum's list to other web sites for information about serial numbers, histories of instrument makers, and finding appraisers.
Proprietary Serial Number Lists http://www.musictrader.com/serialnos.html Although incomplete, this may provide assistance with dating an instrument.
Photographs and Cameras:
Antique Wood Cameras http://www.collectorsweekly.com/cameras/wood An overview, images, and related resources from The Collectors Weekly.
Dating Old Photographs http://www.familychronicle.com/dating.htm At the bottom of the article, select a time period to view examples of old photographs.
Historic Camera Message boards, photo gallery, and historical camera information.
Photographic Processes http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/photography/processes.php A guide to various types of photographic processes from the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Photography Collecting http://www.iphotocentral.com/collecting/article_view.php/11/11/1 Describes factors in evaluating a photograph, such as condition, subject, and authenticity.
Posters and Prints:International Fine Print Dealers Association: Artist Database
http://www.ifpda.org/content/artists Find an IFPDA member who exhibits an artist's works. Also offers a selection of web links and information about prints.
International Poster Gallery http://www.internationalposter.com Browse posters for sale or consult the "about poster art" section for information about collecting posters.
New York Public Library Digital Gallery http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital Images from the collections of The New York Public Library, including vintage posters and rare prints.
The Philadelphia Print Shop: Links of Interest http://www.philaprintshop.com/links.html Links to several antique prints sites. Other sections of the website include an image gallery and and a reference library.
Posters: American Style http://americanart.si.edu/collections/exhibits/posters/index.html "Posters American Style, which accompanies a touring exhibition of the same name, brings together some of the great graphic images made in the United States over the past century."
Pottery and Porcelain:
Digital Library for the Decorative Arts and Material Culture Browse images of ceramics from the Chipstone and Longridge Collections.
Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art http://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/colmain.aspx?TopNavImage=2 View images of the museum's collection by geographical area.
International Ceramic Directory http://www.ceramic-link.de/Seiten/ICD-Historical2.htm Links to several sites that offer images of pottery marks for specific makers throughout the world.
Porcelain Marks and More http://www.porcelainmarksandmore.com A resource to help identify porcelain marks. Topics include a factory index, a glossary, and information about marks on reproduction pieces.
PotteryMarks A database of pottery marks to help identify pottery.
Pottery, Porcelain, and China Marks http://www.mygrannysatticantiques.com/html/pottery__porcelain_and_china_m.htm A selection of marks and backstamps arranged alphabetically by manufacturer name.
World of Pottery and Ceramics A directory of links to topics such as British ceramics, Chinese porcelain, and pottery marks.
Silver:
American Silversmiths Useful resources include an index of silversmiths and an index of initial marks.
English Silver Hallmarks http://www.silvercollection.it/ENGLISHSILVERMARKSEG.html An illustrated index of English silver hallmarks.
Hallmarks on the Internet A directory of web sites related to silver hallmarks.
The Online Encyclopedia of American Silver Marks http://www.silvercollecting.com An online encyclopedia of 201 American silver maker's marks. Entries are arranged alphabetically and are accompanied with images.
Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks Information about silver marks, a glossary, articles, a forum, and more.
SilverMine http://freespace.virgin.net/a.data This site has Marks on British Silver , with concise explanations and clear illustrations of town marks (hallmarks), standard marks, maker's marks, date letters, duty marks, and Britannia and Lion's Head Erased that can be used to help identify silver.
Sports Collectibles and Memorabilia:
Beckett.com Beckett Media offers collectors instant access to more than twenty-two million sports memorabilia items from close to 1,200 hobby shops worldwide and auctions. While a subscription is necessary to view many portions of the site, one is not necessary to read forum postings or to browse the marketplace.
thePit.com: Sports Cars - Industry & Grading http://www.thepit.com/Hub/Industry.asp Learn about the factors which affect value and grading. Visitors can also browse auction listings.
Tuff Stuff Magazine http://www.tuffstuff.com/GeneralMenu Free rice guides, auctions, news, and forums.
Stamps:
American Philatelic Society Useful links, resources for children, and information about upcoming stamp shows.
National Postal Museum: Stamp Collecting http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/stamp/5_stamp.html This introduction to stamp collecting (covers topics such as which stamps to collect, soaking stamps, useful tools, and preservation. Includes links to other resources for stamp collectors. From the Smithsonian National Postal Museum.
United States Postal Service Find the latest stamps and stamp collectibles, tips on starting a stamp collection, and a "Glossary of Philatelic Terms."
Toys, Dolls, and Games:
The Antique Dolls Collectors Online Advisor http://www.antiquedolls-collectors-onlineadvisors.com Images and descriptions of doll types, message boards, and questions and answers.
Association of Game and Puzzle Collectors "The Association of Game & Puzzle Collectors (AGPC)...is the world's foremost organization dedicated to the collection and preservation of games and puzzles."
Doll Reference "A guide to doll collecting and identifying dolls from 1800 to the 1970's, Antique to Vintage dolls, over 10,000 photos, descriptions and markings are included. Dolls are listed by the doll manufacturer on each page.
Elliott Avedon Museum and Archive of Games http://www.gamesmuseum.uwaterloo.ca Provides the history of many games and puzzles, illustrations, and general descriptions of how the games are played (but not detailed rules). Includes a special section on Inuit (Eskimo) games. Browsable by category, name of game, or "ethnographic and geopolitical index." From the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Museum of Childhood: Collections http://www.vam.ac.uk/moc/collections/index.html Categories include dolls, toys, teddy bears, and games. Each section provides an overview and images.
Pastimes and Paradigms: Games We Play http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/games/intro.html This exhibition of "the evolution of games since 1800 ... includes a wide variety of antique and contemporary games, as well as rare books on rules, strategies, and recreation. From Cornell University Library.
The Vintage Toy Encyclopedia Pictures and information about vintage toys, dolls, and action figures.
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