Hamilton Pocket Watch: A Vintage Collector’s Guide
The Hamilton Watch Company was incorporated in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They released their first watch in 1893. They continued American operations until 1969, when they were bought by the …
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5 Best Vintage Microphones for Both Stage and Studio
There once was a time when finding the best vintage microphones around meant trawling around antique fairs or tracking down a private collector and paying a serious amount of money …
The Fascinating History of the Swiss Army Knife
No other knife in history has earned quite the cultural significance as the Swiss Army Knife. Synonymous with versatility and inventiveness, it’s been a favorite of backpackers, boy scouts, survivalists, …
Vintage Binoculars: A Guide to Their History, Origins, and Evolution
Take a trip back in time with us as we explore the ins and outs of vintage binoculars — from their development alongside early telescopes, to redesigns by notable binocular …
A Guide to Early Writing Utensils: From Finger Painting to Ballpoint
While a pen and paper may seem ancient in a world of smartphones and keyboards, these writing tools are relatively new. Even the pencil took centuries to develop! Learn all …
The Phonograph, the Gramophone, and the Foundations of Recorded Sound
In today’s world, it’s hard to imagine having anything less than unlimited access to music, books, podcasts, and other audio recordings. We can access thousands, or even millions, of recordings …
Your Guide to the History & Return of Vintage Electric Fans
Electric office fans have been around for more than 125 years. Their utility is undeniable and they have an interesting history. Invented around the time when office work was becoming …
A Look at Vintage Crosley Radios
Collectible items are so varied that people often wonder what makes that particular vintage item so desirable? Maybe it’s the rarity, beauty, and unique features. And with an item like …
The Leica M6: History and Praise
It’s been nearly 20 years since production ended on the Leica M6 camera, and photographers are still reviewing it. So, how is it that this 35mm film camera continues to …
A Guide to Vintage Walkie-Talkies and Two-Way Radios
Walkie-talkies and two-way radios are so common today that most pay no attention to them. However, at one point in history, they were considered to be one of the most …
19th Century Scientists: Ancestors of Smartphone Functions
Every day, I try not to take for granted the technology that enables me to use my smartphone in the 21st century, but many of us do. I don’t know …
7 Best Vintage Searchlights
Searchlights were first introduced to the world during the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. These devices were then used for important military, navigational, nautical and cinematic lighting needs throughout the 20th …
An Overview of Antique Phones: Can You Hear Me Now?
I’m not old enough to remember the days of party lines, buy my parents are, and I’ve heard many a story of the town gossip picking up when it wasn’t …
Vintage Audio Spotlight: Wurlitzer Jukebox Models
Wurlitzer is one of the biggest names in jukeboxes in the world. They were huge during the Big Band era, but they’ve been referenced an innumerable amount of times in …