Clock upon the shelf

Article Abstract:

Shelf clocks became common in the US in the early 19th century, when clockmakers such as Eli Terry and Seth Thomas began making and selling small, spring-based clocks to buyers who found tower clocks too costly. Several varieties of collectible shelf clocks are described.

Clock and watch industry, Clocks and watches, Clock industry, Watch industry, Clocks, Watches

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Steiff: the premier bear

Article Abstract:

Germany's Steiff Co first introduced the teddy bear in 1903. The firm continues to make and sell soft toys with movable joints like the original teddy bear, but it is classic models like the Zotty and Petsy bears that most appeal to collectors.

Toy industry, Teddy bears, Soft toys, Stuffed toys, Steiff Co.

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Another turn for the typewriter

Article Abstract:

The advent of word processors and computers may make typewriters, especially vintage models, a hot collectible in the 1990s. A history of models from the 1870s is provided.

Typewriters

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