Archive for the ‘Collection’ Category

How times have changes in the world of collecting football memorabilia! It used to be a case of going to the various grounds, buying your program, enjoying the match and keeping your program as a memory of a good time. Today however, those programmes could now be the targets for many football memorabilia collectors all over the world.

If you are a football memorabilia collector or want to become one, then auction houses are a great way to obtain job lots in which you may just find a great bargain. Imagine stumbling across a 1925 FA Cup Final programme with a probable value today of about 1000; or one from 1921 which was sold for 1650! It is something we dream of and can happen anytime in the world of football memorabilia.

Dragons have played a big part in literature, folklore, and history. Dragons can be found painted on cave walls, as ceramic or stone figurines, and in literature/history of many different cultures. Dragons seem to be a recurring theme in literature worldwide. Some believe they are mythological creatures of fantasy others believe they were dinosaurs that lived at the same time as many ancient cultures.

Dragon figurines are a great collectible capturing both our imagination and part of our history. Dragons have been viewed as protective spirits, or as creatures to be hunted as trophies for recognition. As a trophy or a reminder of your favorite literary dragon; dragon figurines make a great addition to any room of your home for both young and old alike.

In 1996 when her daughter was born school teacher Julie Aigner-Clark took time off from work to be with her. She wanted to share with her all the things she loved which was music, art and drama but when she looked around the market for suitable toys she couldn’t find anything suitable.

What is it that makes a person a watch collector?  Nearly everyone owns a watch, but few consider themselves true collectors.  Collectors develop a passion for watches and really enjoy finding the right one to add to their collection.

If you are a beginner and want to start collecting watches – start by keeping your eyes open for them everywhere you go. There is a dizzying array of choices for the beginner. It can be difficult to decide on where to begin, so I recommend browsing for your first few weeks to help you narrow things down a bit.

Collecting World Coins

Apart from the need to engage in trading coins and working eagerly to obtain rare coins, some people have a natural desire for collecting world coins. Often this interest is sparked when one encounters foreign currency; these coin collectors begin to look at the currency in terms of its aesthetics, culture or history rather than simply its monetary value.Veteran coin collectors say that examining and collecting coins from another part of the planet, is just like trying to learn a new language. Collecting world coins is an enjoyable experience, as you’ll also learn the right pronunciation of the denominations, kings or queens, mint names and the like of each foreign penny. Usually archaeologists find coins after excavations and draw many inferences about the people living in those civilizations based on them. We can use coins found in different countries in the world to place ourselves in those cultures or immerse ourselves in their traditions, all through their representation in its most basic form of coins.