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Breyer Horses New and Old

Kim — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:23:03 +0000

Horses have always been loved, in every generation and age. Such elegant animals never go out of fashion like clothes or technology does. They are simply beautiful creatures that charm people young and old alike. Just as well, there have always been toys made after horses. Toy horses, as rocking horses or stuffed animals, have always been found in homes and nurseries. One company has been manufacturing toys after horses for decades, and so have touched many generations. There is much detail in Breyer Horses. Breyer makes great, lifelike toys with detailed colors to showcase the attention they put into their products. They are popular collector’s items and great gifts for young horse lovers who want to fill their toy chests with horse toys. And yet, there is some appeal to the horses Breyer used to make. Before the company made their new, more detailed toys, they specialized in more adorable models. There was less detail, but still much charm in their products.

BEAUTIFUL VTG OFFWHITE GREY MANE GLOSSY BREYER HORSE
US $9.99

LOT 8 BREYER MOLDING CO HORSES VINTAGE USA SADDLE 1980s
US $49.99

T BREYER MODEL HORSE 89 VINTAGE BLACK BEAUTY
US $19.99

VINTAGE BREYER MOLDING CO HORSE WHITE AND BROWN
US $14.99

Vintage Breyer Appaloosa horse
US $9.99

RARE VINTAGE Breyer Tennessee Walking Horse 5 Gaiter
US $4.99

Some people may not understand why the older Breyer products have such appeal. Retired Breyer Horses, such as their rocking horses or stuffed horses, have a certain style to them. Keeping one the older rocking horses in a nursery or passing the horse down to future generations of grandchildren can be appealing. Many people enjoy having the older, retired models of horses by Breyer simply because of the look the toys bring to a room. But keep in mind that the retired versions may be more difficult to track down. However, it is never impossible in this day and age to find something you want. By browsing the internet, looking through antique stores, or even garage sales, you have the potential to find that older Breyer model that you so desperately want. It all depends on whether or not you are considering Breyer as a decorator, a collector, a parent looking for a gift, or a child looking for a new toy. read more..

Stamp Collecting – A Passion

Kim — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:44:34 +0000

Stamp collecting, also known as philately, is a popular and educational past time. Stamp collectors save stamps from letters, especially those from other countries. They also search out old stamps that represent a past time. Stamp enthusiasts can be found everywhere. Their notebooks and glassine envelopes filled with stamps are fascinating to look through. Many of the stamps they collect are very valuable as well. read more..

My Little Pony Toys – The History So Far

Kim — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:20:20 +0000

In 2008 My Little Pony toys celebrated 25 wonderful years of whimsicality and celebrity status. Conceived and manufactured by Hasbro, My Little Pony toys have brought enjoyment to millions of children all over the world throughout several decades, and they continue to do so today, for adults and children alike. read more..

Loving Your Breyer Horses

Kim — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:06:37 +0000

The image of a horse exudes freedom and elegance. The idea of a horse in the wild or trotting down the street is very appealing to some. They are fascinating creatures that people can grow attached to, as pets or help on a farm. Horses lovers exist because they feel this connection. It doesn’t mater if a person has ever ridden a horse or owned a horse before, they can still love them. Many people who collect horse figurines often have a great affinity for horses. Whatever the reason, the demand for horse figurines is high. Perhaps it is because the level of detail that goes into crafting quality toys in the images of horses, or perhaps it is the fact that the toys are fashioned after some of the most elegant of creatures, but nevertheless, these toys are sought after. A popular series of figurines are Breyer Horses, which specialize in great detail and quality. It is a brand to consider when looking to collect. read more..

A Book Guide About Coin Collecting For Kids…Of All Ages

Kim — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:27:54 +0000

The Beginning of Lionel Trains

Kim — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:19:03 +0000

Born to a Jewish immigrant family in 1877, Joshua Lionel Cowen would go on become the founder of Lionel Trains. With his family, Lionel landed in New York after the Civil War. It was in the midst of major changes in the world, namely the industrial revolution that Lionel Cowen began his life in America. The electric light had just been created by Thomas Edison and railroads and trains became perfect symbols of this new industrial and mechanical age. America was finally joined by the Central and Union Pacific lines which meant both the shipping of goods, as well as people, was now a possibility in the exciting exploration of the west. Growing up amidst this revolution of change, it made sense that Cowen would be an inventor. As a college drop out, he had been quite productive, being credited around the turn of the century with some notable inventions, including the flashlight, and a patent for a device used to ignite the photographic flash of a camera. read more..

Antler ball point pens have antique potential and can become a family treasure

Kim — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:53:03 +0000

Anyone who has owned antler ballpoint pens can tell you that they are stunning and unique. They're conversation-starters as well as practical writing instruments. There are several things to think about when you're buying antler ballpoint pens. read more..

How Dolls Houses Originated

Kim — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:16:20 +0000

Originally dolls houses were actually aimed more at the grown ups than children! It was a hobby of the more affluent people in society to collect “baby houses” as they were known back in the late 17th and 18th centuries. read more..

Collectible Antique Bottles

Kim — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:59:40 +0000

Nowadays there is a great deal of interest in wanting to learn all about the buying and selling of antiques, more than possibly at any time in history. No doubt the most popular U.S. TV show 'The Antiques Road Show' and the British equivalent, have done a lot to make the antique industry very popular. What was once thought to be the world of stuffy and snobbish appraisers picking away at Chinese vases and other such oddities has now become a business that is quite intriguing to most people. Those who perhaps never before had an interest in antiques suddenly saw how much fun it could be to find out that an old afghan or piece of jewelry is actually worth thousands of dollars.

ANTIQUE CHINESE PEKING OLD CARVED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
US $449.99

ANTIQUE BLACK AMETHYST GLASS VANITY BASE BOTTLE HOLDER
US $12.50

Antique medicine bottles 12 assorted
US $8.99

Antique Brown Fancy Glass Liquor Bottle
US $15.00

ANTIQUE MINITURE BOTTLE PYRAMID SHAPED BEAUTY WOW
US $4.99

perfume bottle antique
US $60.00

What has also helped everyday people to appreciate the world of antiques is that they see how items they never thought about as actually being antique, and certainly never considered as being valuable, can actually fetch quite a price at the right auction with the right buyer. Those who assumed that "antiques" only meant fancy furniture or Asian carvings had their eyes open to items such as early American folk art, different textiles including tablecloths and other linens, collectible bottles, and items such as these. read more..