It may come as a surprise to learn that many Chinese people are meticulous in regards to tea wares. The reason for this is that tea wares (such as teacups and teapots) play an integral role in the preparation of tea. A proper Chinese tea ceremony would not be truly successful without the use …
The most common use for coffee mugs is to house hot beverages, including coffee and hot chocolate. These are usually found in casual settings and are most often made of ceramic. Coffee mugs are available in a large variety of colors and designs, but they all feature the standard handle that is found on …
You don’t have to be a sports fanatic to have an interest in collecting authentic sports autographs. Famous athlete autographs can help boost the value of your portfolio as well as help you turn a quick profit. The key to having a valuable sports autograph collection is being able to recognize the fraudulent autographs …
Amulets have been used throughout the ages to protect the holder from trouble. Talismans are objects that bring luck. Both have been around since the dawn of man. Literally. I don’t have proof, but I wholeheartedly believe that the first man ever saw a rock or shell and picked it up and thought to …
Nearly all the value in a vintage watch lies in its provenance. The box, the papers, service history, and correct serial numbers will add greatly to its worth. But buy a watch on eBay and you are positively begging to be ripped off. Nothing is ever quite what it seems in cyberspace. And among …