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A tin toy is a mechanical toy made out of tinplate. There are many categories a collector can choose from when it comes to tin toys. Trains, boats, planes, cars & trucks, animals, pull toys, clockwork toys, friction-drive, age, etc. … Continue reading →

Silhouettes are two-dimensional dark images shown against a lighter background. One of my favorite keepsake collections is that of the silhouette pictures my kids brought home from kindergarten. It was easily done. They sat sideways on their chair while the … Continue reading →

If you’re looking for a fun time and you have a sweet tooth you’ll want to visit Albany Antique Mall on Saturday Oct. 29th from 10am to 12pm. If you can follow the footprints to the end of the mall … Continue reading →

Collecting colorful Fiesta ware can be fun and rewarding, after all it’s the most popular dinnerware ever produced. The colors are vibrant and beautiful and are sure to brighten any kitchen they are used or displayed in. If you are … Continue reading →

A frequent question at the antique mall is, “Why do so many of the lovely women figurines have holes in their bases?”  It’s a good question. Not only will you find wonderful women figurines but also birds, turtles, frogs, mushrooms, … Continue reading →