@ponderit said:
Ancient Indian artifacts is another one of my hobbies / collections. These are anywhere from 1500 to 14,000 years old depending n the type.
I collect automobile stock certificates, presidential biographies and I have a 1951 license plate from each state to go with my 1951 Buick Roadmaster. I have included Hawaii and Alaska even though they were not states at the time and I also have one from D.C.. Together they equal 51.
BTW, I have a stock certificate that is signed by David Dunbar Buick. I wish he could see the Roadmaster.
@Downtown1974 said:
I’m a collector at heart. Besides coins, I have small collections of many things such as cameras, books, guns and the latest collection my wife and I have amassed…..Pyrex.
Love the Pyrex
That pink gooseberry in the upper left is good. Primary color refrigerator sets are hot, so it black. Nice collection
I research pre-1850 American silversmiths and have a mark collection of about 1200 pieces. These are a few favorite serving pieces. The center two ladles are 16 1/2" long for scale.
Where did you get those lacquer boxes? Here's a few of my wife's.
@OAKSTAR - to answer your question: auctions, both domestic and international, Ebay, Etsy and private trades.
Now, with all due respect, if your wife is going to continue collecting lacquer boxes, she should invest in a book or two on the subject (Just like coins - buy the book first!). There are a ton of mass produced, knockoffs out there, and unfortunately, all that you posted are of this ilk. Look at the differences in detail, both of the paintings (faces are a dead giveaway because they are difficult) and the gold designs surrounding the paintings and on the sides of the boxes. There is also a smell to genuine Russian lacquer - the paper mache is soaked in linseed oil and real boxes all have a distinct, musty odor from the oil.
If your wife wants some book recommendations, I'd be happy to oblige. There are also several good websites out there with lots of information on the subject. You can PM me if you like.
@OAKSTAR said: @mbogoman- Even though she bought them in Saint Petersburg and Progue back in the early 90's, I suppose they can still be fake.
I was in Moscow and St Petersburg a few years ago. The street markets and tourist shops were crawling with fakes. There were only a couple places we went that dealt with the real stuff - authentic Fedoskino, Palekh, Mstera and Kholui boxes
Cool thread.
Interesting stuff.
I collect interesting license plates.
The 0785 PW with the yellow permanent reg sticker is my late father's P.O.W. plate
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
@OAKSTAR said: @mbogoman- Even though she bought them in Saint Petersburg and Progue back in the early 90's, I suppose they can still be fake.
I was in Moscow and St Petersburg a few years ago. The street markets and tourist shops were crawling with fakes. There were only a couple places we went that dealt with the real stuff - authentic Fedoskino, Palekh, Mstera and Kholui boxes
I picked this stuff up from vendors at the Brandunburg Gate in 1990, right after the wall came down. It's all junk. It's real but all junk! I've seen better stuff come out of cracker jack boxes.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
Throughout my life, I have acquired, through various means, (such as finding stuff, trading for stuff, buying stuff, or having stuff given to me,) the following items:
Fossils, rocks, beads, fake jewelry, real jewelry, broken jewelry, replica arrowheads, watches, wallets, knives & swords, animal teeth, human teeth, animal bones (human bones someday maybe? I've always been interested in skulls,) cut gemstones, bullets, random souvenirs, sea glass, pottery, chess sets, meteorites, bottles, clutter on my dresser, stickers, seeds from the weeds in the front yard, candy from easter 5 years ago (I found KitKat without the wafers once,) seashells, and mummified organisms (I went through a phase after they taught us how to do it in school for some reason. The toad in the picture hasn't changed for at least five years.)
I am decently knowledgeable with rocks and fossils, and I'd consider them my second-favorite things to collect.
R Atkinson Fox 1860-1935
Celebrated illustrator and painter. Painted all the presidents and king of England. I have 26 original oil paintings. You can still find his prints on eBay
The last paining reminds me of Maxfield Parrish> @2dueces said:
R Atkinson Fox 1860-1935
Celebrated illustrator and painter. Painted all the presidents and king of England. I have 26 original oil paintings. You can still find his prints on eBay
The last painting reminds me of something Maxfield Parish would have done.
That's an unbelievable HO layout. How did you ever have time to work on it and deal in coins at the same time.
Thanks!
I am retired.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
Yes. Fire insurance maps. By far the largest private collection, 700+.
That’s amazing. Love Sanborn Fire maps!
I’ve been collecting maps and prints for almost 40 years. Lost half my collection in a divorce but I guess it was better than giving my attorney the equivalent value getting it back.
My earliest are Munster woodblocks from the 1550’s through 1590’s.
Sanborn maps have been hard to find and are pricy. Closest thing in my collection are FW Beers county atlas maps from the late 19th century.
Presently working on completing a collection of Alain Mallets prints and maps from Description de la Universe (1683 printing.) Have about 30 pages to go.
I've got a few firearms... mostly shooters... but I used to collect military bolt action rifles. I kept one... a pretty close to "as-issued" Remington 1903A3.
I guess it's more of an accumulation than a "collection" but I do like Spyderco knives. At one point or another I've carried, camped with, bushcrafted, and otherwise used these too:
Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;
My advisor used to ask prospective students if they collected things like stamps, coins, marbles, etc. He believed that people who were collectors would have the innate interest and attention to detail necessary for working with insects and other invertebrates than those who didn't. He was an avid stamp collector who loved their diversity.
I love the Model 1911. I have a modest collection of 46; mostly Colts, all Series 70. Here are just a few...
USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
R Atkinson Fox 1860-1935
Celebrated illustrator and painter. Painted all the presidents and king of England. I have 26 original oil paintings. You can still find his prints on eBay
The last paining reminds me of Maxfield Parrish> @2dueces said:
R Atkinson Fox 1860-1935
Celebrated illustrator and painter. Painted all the presidents and king of England. I have 26 original oil paintings. You can still find his prints on eBay
The last painting reminds me of something Maxfield Parish would have done.
Same era and sometimes confused with Parish.
W.C.Fields "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
@ gumby1234
That’s really impressive. I only have one signed photo and a small collection of nascar model cars.
My signed piece is the center of my collection. Thanks to a forum member who also took time awhile back to PM me about a giveaway which resulted in my first gold. Also, now my avatar 😉. All this in addition to invaluable help with my Roosie album.
@Jzyskowski1 You're welcome.
Edited to add im still looking for the Rusty Wallace autograph. I am missing others as well. Davey Allison is one that I can't locate either. There's probably 50 or more autographs hiding in some dark corner.
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@wev said:
I research pre-1850 American silversmiths and have a mark collection of about 1200 pieces. These are a few favorite serving pieces. The center two ladles are 16 1/2" long for scale.
@clarkbar04 said:
It wasn't intended as a collection but I have 3 "classic" vehicles, a 1970 chevy truck which is the only one that is currently in operation, a 1968 GTO convertible I did a frame off restoration on in my garage, and a 1962 pontiac catalina convertible that I have barely started on.
I am jealous. I bought a 70 C-10 Chevy pickup new and had it until 1999. It had 229,000 miles on it and the only thing replaced was 2 clutches, an alternator and water pump. Sold it to an 18 year old who had been pestering me since he was 15 to buy it and finally sold it to him. He later restored it beautifully. Wish I still had it.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
@Steven59 Holy Cow Im guessing your favorite NASCAR driver is Rusty Wallace LOL. I have lots of the old Racing Champions 1/64 scale die cast. I have the Rusty Wallace one that has Miller on it. Back then they wouldn't put beer or tobacco on them because of political correctness. Also have the Budweiser Bill Elliott one from back then. The 1/64 scale weren't as nice looking as the later years. I haven't been to any race in ages and probably will sell most of my stuff soon. I still have all the memories of meeting the drivers and even hung out with a couple of them back in the day.
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@BillJones said:
Yes.
Political Buttons for FDR ...
Those who lost to him ...
This is only an introcution ...
And if you can call it "a collection."
A more recent picture ...
I really like your model railroad. I have been working on one since 1996. Mine is in n gauge with a Canadian Pacifice theme dated around 1983. It started as a simple oval layout. Now it is all digital and computer driven. You pretty much have to be an electrician, artist, architect, and carpenter all in one. I scratch-built some one the structures, etched and assembled electrical boards for the signals, gate crossing, and occupancy detectors, programmed all the information in JMRI to run the railroad by computer. It's been difficult at times but I think I am ready to move on to building the Canadian Pacific Spiral Tunnels.
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One of those tools looks like a can opener. Hmmm.
I collect rare and vintage snowboards.
Do wives count?
@mbogoman-
Where did you get those lacquer boxes? Here's a few of my wife's.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
I collect automobile stock certificates, presidential biographies and I have a 1951 license plate from each state to go with my 1951 Buick Roadmaster. I have included Hawaii and Alaska even though they were not states at the time and I also have one from D.C.. Together they equal 51.
BTW, I have a stock certificate that is signed by David Dunbar Buick. I wish he could see the Roadmaster.
Love the Pyrex
That pink gooseberry in the upper left is good. Primary color refrigerator sets are hot, so it black. Nice collection
Since you asked....
Tim
That's an unbelievable HO layout. How did you ever have time to work on it and deal in coins at the same time.
I research pre-1850 American silversmiths and have a mark collection of about 1200 pieces. These are a few favorite serving pieces. The center two ladles are 16 1/2" long for scale.
@OAKSTAR - to answer your question: auctions, both domestic and international, Ebay, Etsy and private trades.
Now, with all due respect, if your wife is going to continue collecting lacquer boxes, she should invest in a book or two on the subject (Just like coins - buy the book first!). There are a ton of mass produced, knockoffs out there, and unfortunately, all that you posted are of this ilk. Look at the differences in detail, both of the paintings (faces are a dead giveaway because they are difficult) and the gold designs surrounding the paintings and on the sides of the boxes. There is also a smell to genuine Russian lacquer - the paper mache is soaked in linseed oil and real boxes all have a distinct, musty odor from the oil.
If your wife wants some book recommendations, I'd be happy to oblige. There are also several good websites out there with lots of information on the subject. You can PM me if you like.
mbogoman
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345Asesabi Lutho
Yes. Fire insurance maps. By far the largest private collection, 700+.
@mbogoman- Even though she bought them in Saint Petersburg and Progue back in the early 90's, I suppose they can still be fake.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
I feel I'm in the wrong post.
I was in Moscow and St Petersburg a few years ago. The street markets and tourist shops were crawling with fakes. There were only a couple places we went that dealt with the real stuff - authentic Fedoskino, Palekh, Mstera and Kholui boxes
mbogoman
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345Asesabi Lutho
Cool thread.
Interesting stuff.
I collect interesting license plates.
The 0785 PW with the yellow permanent reg sticker is my late father's P.O.W. plate
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
I picked this stuff up from vendors at the Brandunburg Gate in 1990, right after the wall came down. It's all junk. It's real but all junk! I've seen better stuff come out of cracker jack boxes.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
I channel my hoarding into collecting. These are some of things I look for every weekend.
I’m not saying it’s not a problem.
Pyrex
Smalls
Brass tool checks and clips
Coal mining helmets
Blenko glass
Old photos of dead people. (That’s a fun one)
Coal mining lamps
Jarts
Saw blades
Old things
West Virginia books
License plates
Etc etc
Duke National Championship Banners
And boys soccer cleats
To quote the great Bill Murray:
Tim
Throughout my life, I have acquired, through various means, (such as finding stuff, trading for stuff, buying stuff, or having stuff given to me,) the following items:
Fossils, rocks, beads, fake jewelry, real jewelry, broken jewelry, replica arrowheads, watches, wallets, knives & swords, animal teeth, human teeth, animal bones (human bones someday maybe? I've always been interested in skulls,) cut gemstones, bullets, random souvenirs, sea glass, pottery, chess sets, meteorites, bottles, clutter on my dresser, stickers, seeds from the weeds in the front yard, candy from easter 5 years ago (I found KitKat without the wafers once,) seashells, and mummified organisms (I went through a phase after they taught us how to do it in school for some reason. The toad in the picture hasn't changed for at least five years.)
I am decently knowledgeable with rocks and fossils, and I'd consider them my second-favorite things to collect.
Young Numismatist
The last paining reminds me of Maxfield Parrish> @2dueces said:
The last painting reminds me of something Maxfield Parish would have done.
I also collect German medals from ww1 and before.
Thanks!
I am retired.
Yes. Directories of American banks.
To learn the names of the presidents and the cashiers of national banks.
Talk about an expensive hobby.
That’s amazing. Love Sanborn Fire maps!
I’ve been collecting maps and prints for almost 40 years. Lost half my collection in a divorce but I guess it was better than giving my attorney the equivalent value getting it back.
My earliest are Munster woodblocks from the 1550’s through 1590’s.
Sanborn maps have been hard to find and are pricy. Closest thing in my collection are FW Beers county atlas maps from the late 19th century.
Presently working on completing a collection of Alain Mallets prints and maps from Description de la Universe (1683 printing.) Have about 30 pages to go.
I have about a dozen pieces of Edgefield pottery. No photos though.
I've got a few firearms... mostly shooters... but I used to collect military bolt action rifles. I kept one... a pretty close to "as-issued" Remington 1903A3.
I guess it's more of an accumulation than a "collection" but I do like Spyderco knives. At one point or another I've carried, camped with, bushcrafted, and otherwise used these too:
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Just a few of them
My advisor used to ask prospective students if they collected things like stamps, coins, marbles, etc. He believed that people who were collectors would have the innate interest and attention to detail necessary for working with insects and other invertebrates than those who didn't. He was an avid stamp collector who loved their diversity.
I love the Model 1911. I have a modest collection of 46; mostly Colts, all Series 70. Here are just a few...
USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
Same era and sometimes confused with Parish.
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
Just a sample. I've gone to many races and car shows over the years. Stood in many lines to get these. I dont go anymore.
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@ gumby1234
That’s really impressive. I only have one signed photo and a small collection of nascar model cars.
My signed piece is the center of my collection. Thanks to a forum member who also took time awhile back to PM me about a giveaway which resulted in my first gold. Also, now my avatar 😉. All this in addition to invaluable help with my Roosie album.
Thanks buddy 🙏
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
@Jzyskowski1 You're welcome.
Edited to add im still looking for the Rusty Wallace autograph. I am missing others as well. Davey Allison is one that I can't locate either. There's probably 50 or more autographs hiding in some dark corner.
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** My Norwegian Troll collection.**
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
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Send those to me when you're done with them!
My YouTube Channel
I also like antique silver.
My YouTube Channel
Rusty Wallace 1:24 scale Die Cast collection - 93 cars with all original boxes and packaging - (Complete???)
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
@Steven59
Holy moly. That fantastic. @gumby1234 might have an idea. Thanks for posting 👍🏼
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
I am jealous. I bought a 70 C-10 Chevy pickup new and had it until 1999. It had 229,000 miles on it and the only thing replaced was 2 clutches, an alternator and water pump. Sold it to an 18 year old who had been pestering me since he was 15 to buy it and finally sold it to him. He later restored it beautifully. Wish I still had it.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
I do have his signature on the Alugard car...................
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
I’ve been known to buy a pen every now and then…..
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
Jeff Gordon at Eldora Speedway at 15 years old.
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
@Steven59 Holy Cow Im guessing your favorite NASCAR driver is Rusty Wallace LOL. I have lots of the old Racing Champions 1/64 scale die cast. I have the Rusty Wallace one that has Miller on it. Back then they wouldn't put beer or tobacco on them because of political correctness. Also have the Budweiser Bill Elliott one from back then. The 1/64 scale weren't as nice looking as the later years. I haven't been to any race in ages and probably will sell most of my stuff soon. I still have all the memories of meeting the drivers and even hung out with a couple of them back in the day.
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Here's a 1/24 I dont see on your wall.
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Here's a pic of a model I built years ago. From Scale Model enthusiast magazine.
I entered 2 contests took 3rd place in one and got photo in magazine.
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I collect beetles that occur in the state of Iowa. Over 10,000 specimens representing 2,030 species, and counting.(https://us.v-cdn.net/6027503/uploads/editor/rw/y8tc4mr3rl7g.jpg "")
I really like your model railroad. I have been working on one since 1996. Mine is in n gauge with a Canadian Pacifice theme dated around 1983. It started as a simple oval layout. Now it is all digital and computer driven. You pretty much have to be an electrician, artist, architect, and carpenter all in one. I scratch-built some one the structures, etched and assembled electrical boards for the signals, gate crossing, and occupancy detectors, programmed all the information in JMRI to run the railroad by computer. It's been difficult at times but I think I am ready to move on to building the Canadian Pacific Spiral Tunnels.
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Dahlonega Type Set-2008 PCGS Best Exhibited Set