Published: June 1, 2025 at 08:30 AM Category: Funky Facts Vault Arcade machines were designed to stand out, so cabinet makers used bright marquees, bold side art, and eye-catching colors to pull players in from across the room. Many vintage arcade monitors show screen burn-in,… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Arcade Machines
Category: Funky Facts VaultDate: 2025-06-07 10:00 Orrefors Glass is a famous Swedish crystal maker that has been creating elegant glass since 1898. The company is especially known for art glass techniques like Graal, which trap detailed designs inside layers of clear crystal. Orrefors became a… Read More »Funky Facts: Orrefors Glass
Category: Funky Facts VaultDate: 2025-06-07 10:00 Cambridge Glass is famous for its 'Crown Tuscan' line, a beautiful opaque pink glass that is highly sought after by collectors. The company was known for its incredible range of colors and intricate etched patterns like 'Rose Point' and… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Cambridge Glass
Category: Funky Facts VaultDate: 2025-06-07 08:25 Fostoria Glass was founded in Fostoria, Ohio, in 1887 and later moved to Moundsville, West Virginia. Their most famous pattern is 'American,' which has been in production for decades and is loved for its prismatic, block-like design. Fostoria was… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Fostoria Glass
Category: Funky Facts VaultDate: 2025-06-07 10:00 Wade Whimsies are tiny porcelain animal figurines that became especially popular when they were tucked into boxes of Red Rose Tea as fun little surprises. These mini collectibles were made by Wade Ceramics in England, and collectors still enjoy… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Wade Whimsies
Category: Funky Facts VaultPublish Date: June 7, 2025, 8:25 AM Heisey Glasswww.funkyjunkauctions.com#funkyfacts #HeiseyGlass #funkyjunkauctions Heisey Glass is renowned for its exceptional clarity and brilliance. Look for the iconic Diamond H trademark (an H inside a diamond) on your pieces. Heisey were masters of the pressed-glass… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Heisey Glass
Category: Funky Facts VaultPublished: June 12, 2025, 08:15 AM Tiffin Glass was based in Ohio and became famous for its high-quality, elegant stemware and artistic glass pieces. They were known for intricate 24K gold etching and deep, beautiful colors like 'Tiffin Rose' and 'Twilight.' Tiffin… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Tiffin Glass
Baccarat was founded in 1764 in eastern France after King Louis XV granted permission to establish a glassworks in the town of Baccarat. The company became world-famous for its fine lead crystal, prized for exceptional clarity, brilliance, and precision cutting. Baccarat crystal has been used… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Baccarat Crystal
Published: June 7, 2025 at 08:30 AM Category: Funky Facts Vault David Haviland moved to Limoges, France, in the 1840s to produce porcelain specifically for the American market. Haviland became world-famous for its massive variety of floral patterns and elegant shapes. Distinctive backstamps are the… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Haviland China
Well hello there, friends! We hope you are having a wonderful Monday….it sure is a busy one over here at Funky Junk Auctions! Spring is finally starting to peek through the clouds (honest!), and you know what that means….it is time to get organized! But… Read More »Travel in Style: Why Vintage Trunks Are the Ultimate Storage Solution
Welcome back to the Funky Facts Vault, where we dig up the coolest history for fans of our online collectible auctions…. Originally released in 1977 as the Atari VCS, it didn't get the name 'Atari 2600' until 1982. The first in-game 'Easter Egg' was hidden… Read More »FuNky Facts: Atari 2600
Created in 1907 by Dr. Leo Baekeland, it was the world’s first synthetic plastic. Prized during the Art Deco era for its ability to be carved and dyed in vibrant, end of the day colors. Authentic pieces are heat-resistant and have a distinctive clack sound… Read More »FuNky Facts: Bakelite Jewelry
Retro Gaming Collectibles: The NES Vault The NES was released in North America in 1985 as a redesigned version of the Japanese 'Famicom.' To distance itself from the 1983 game crash, it was marketed as an 'Entertainment System' rather than a console. The NES 'Zapper'… Read More »FuNky Facts: Nintendo NES
Brands like Revell and Monogram pioneered the plastic model craze in the 1950s, making scale modeling a mainstream hobby. Collectors prize 'mint in box' (MIB) kits, especially those with original decals and instruction sheets from the 60s and 70s. Scale modeling has evolved from simple… Read More »FuNky Facts: Model Kits
Category: Funky Facts Vault It was invented by accident in 1943 by mechanical engineer Richard James. In the 1960s, a Slinky was used by American troops in Vietnam as a portable radio antenna. Enjoy our online auctions here:https://funkyjunkauctions.hibid.com/auctions #funkyfacts #Slinky #funkyjunkauctions #vintageToys #toyHistory #collectibleToys #onlineAuctions… Read More »Funky Facts: The Slinky
Category: Funky Facts Vault Did you know the Glo Worm was born in 1982? Invented by Playskool, this plush pajama-clad pal was such a hit that it sparked a whole line of 'Glo Friends'! It wasn't just a toy; it was a bedtime revolution that… Read More »Funky Facts: The Glowing Secret of the Glo Worm
Hey there, fellow treasure hunters! We are so glad you stopped by the blog today. If you have been following us for a while, you know that we absolutely live for the hunt….there is just nothing like the thrill of finding that one-of-a-kind piece that… Read More »Golden Pine: Why Antique Pine Furniture is the Soul of Farmhouse Style
Well, here we are at the end of our big knife series, and it feels like the sun is finally trying to peek through those clouds for more than five minutes at a time…. spring is coming…. honest! We’ve had such a blast diving into… Read More »Part 14: Building Your Collection
Hey there, knife lovers and auction friends! Can you believe it’s already late May? The sun is finally peeking out and the grass is growing like crazy….which means it’s almost time for yard work, but let’s talk about something way more fun than mowing the… Read More »Part 13: Kershaw & Spyderco
Well hello there, collectors and treasure hunters! We are so glad you could join us today for another deep dive into the world of vintage steel. It feels like spring is finally trying to peek through the clouds….honest! Whether you are hunkered down inside or… Read More »Part 12 , Pocket Knife Manufacturers: Imperial & Hammer Brand