Most authentic hatpin holders were made during the years from 1860 to 1920. There are almost as many varieties of hatpin holders as there are…
Author Archives: Wayne Trowbridge
A Little Light History on Spills and Spill Vases
Spill vases, also known as spill holders or spillikins, were decorative objects used in the past for practical purposes. Their popularity was mainly during the…
Strike a Light: Exploring the Fascinating World of Safety Matches and Collectible Containers
Have you ever taken a closer look at your collections and discovered smaller collections within them? It’s a common experience, and it got me thinking…
Spotting the Chaff from the Wheat
On browsing through online auctions, I noticed the different headings used to entice you to check out the items and maybe buy them, there were…