collectable Australian tokens, we’re usually referring to privately issued pieces (not government coins) that circulated during the 19th century or were later produced for advertising, commemorative, or social purposes. Here’s a breakdown of the main types collectors look for:
Snuff bottles are one of the most fascinating areas of Asian art collecting. They’re tiny, but they bring together history, craftsmanship, symbolism, and artistry. Values can range from under $100 for modern tourist pieces to hundreds of thousands for rare Qing dynasty masterpieces.
Wartime banknotes are a fascinating and highly collectable area of militaria and numismatics. Their value usually comes from rarity, historical context, and condition. Here are some of the more collectable categories and examples:
War medals are a fascinating area of collecting because they combine history, rarity, and personal stories. The value and desirability of medals depend on factors like the conflict, issuing country, rarity, condition, and whether they’re named to a specific soldier (and if that soldier has a notable service record).
Meccano is a construction toy system invented in 1901 by Frank Hornby in Liverpool, England. It uses metal strips, plates, wheels, axles, gears, and nuts and bolts that can be assembled into working mechanical models like cranes, cars, bridges, and engines.
Collecting Britains Ltd toy soldiers is like holding a piece of history in miniature.
The 1990s are becoming one of the hottest decades for collectibles right now. People who grew up in that era are at peak nostalgia age (late 30s–40s), which is driving demand. Here are some of the most collectible things from the 1990s:
Kodak Box Brownie camera models—from the very first 1900 Brownie to later Bakelite and metal versions—followed by descriptions of key models throughout the series:
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