If you’ve never read O’Henry’s romantic short story “Gift of the Magi,” you should. The tale chronicles newlyweds so poor, each sold their most valuable possession to buy the other a holiday gift: She sells her hair to buy a watch fob. He sells his timepiece to purchase a hair comb. O’Henry’s story exemplifies nostalgia surrounding vintage accessories in the Victorian era; that fascination remains. There’s been a Renaissance of late, so if you’re a fan or hobbyist, this article [continue reading..]
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Find Antiques At These Amazing Online Marketplaces
Buying antiques these doesn’t require spending hours in the musty and dusty “Ye Olde Antique Shoppe.” Instead, browse for almost any kind of antique in one of the many online marketplaces. Dealers and Ordinary Folks Sell on eBay Everyone knows about eBay, of course. When it started, ordinary folks used eBay to clean out their attics and basements of items Grandma left behind. There are still people like that on the site, but now there are many professional dealers selling [continue reading..]