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Writing a Eulogy By : John Andersen There may come a time in your life that you are asked to write a eulogy. Think of it as writing a speech… possibly the most important speech that you have ever written. Even so, it does not have to be looked upon as a daunting task. Collecting Military Badges By : John Andersen Individuals who collect military badges do so for a variety of reasons. There are those who served in the military who are interested in collecting them as a remembrance, of sorts. Collecting Antique Maps By : Constantine Balbozar Antique maps are an excellent starting point when considering starting a collection of antiques. Choosing the right antique maps can be a difficult decision when you plan your purchases. In this article you will find tips for anyone interested in collecting antique maps. Antique Maps- A Buyers Guide By : Constantine Balbozar Antique maps are an excellent for collectors. Buying antique maps can be difficult if you don’t have a plan on how to build your collection. In this article you will find tips for anyone interested in collecting antique maps. Antique Furniture- A Guide to Buying Antique Furniture By : Constantine Balbozar Buying antique furniture is like an investment. You invest money and you can get a return when you decide to sell it. Remember however, that you need to do your research before you buy antique furniture. This article sums up the reasons why and what you need to know before you buy antique furniture. Antique Snuff Box Collecting By : Tim Love Antique snuff box collecting is an easy and affordable hobby, because there is plenty of scope for starting an antique snuff box collection cheaply, as well as numerous places both on and offline line that can be used to source antique snuff boxes. There has never been a better time to start collecting snuff boxes. Folk Art - Craft from the Past By : Caroline Jones What is folk art? How did the term arise and where do the items come from? Learn about the characteristics that turn an ordinary hand crafted object into a collector's item. The story of ancient oil lamps By : Terracotta baked clay pottery was made and used throughout the Middle east and was produced in the earliest settlements along the Fertile Crescent where the clay was abundant and varied in color. The early potters had ample resources which to experiment, create and develop their styles. Antiquities, ancient Greek pottery is frequently signed By : Ancient Greek pottery is frequently signed, sometimes by the potter or the master of the pottery, but only occasionally by the painter. Hundreds of painters are however, identifiable by their artistic personalities, where their signatures haven’t survived they are named for their subject choices, as “the Achilles Painter”, by the potter they worked for, such as the late Archaic “Kleophrades Painter” The Old Clock Makers.Were They Better Craftsmen Than We Are Today ? By : The thing about making a longcase clock completely from scratch is you have to acquire a lot of skills, from engineering skills for making the movement, painting skills for the dial, and cabinet making skills for making the case. Collecting Ancient Athenian Coins By : The non-Greek lands of the Near East issued large quantities of silver coins, most notably the Parthians, Sassanians and Baktrians. These coins vary in style and fabric, the thickness and purity of the planchet on which the coin was struck, and are relatively under valued compared to the more widely collected issues of Greece proper. The Allure Of Vinyl Records By : Article explains why the vinyl record has outlasted all other music formats and continues to sell today. Discusses why people collect vinyl records.