From dinosaur eggs to bronze age bracelets, antiquities are the new collectables for many; Harry Hawkes looks at some monster attractions at the forthcoming Antiques for Everyone Show.(News)

From: The Birmingham Post (England) | Date: March 25, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Harry Hawkes

Dinosaur mania is the latest fascinating subject which is gripping collectors and antiques dealers.

Lynne Elliott, a respected antiques dealer from Lancashire, is one of a number of experts in the field of pre-history artifacts who have noticed an increased interest in dinosaurs and other pre-history items in the past few months.

She says: "Monsters have been with us for a long time now, and over the years this interest has gathered pace since Jurassic Park hit the cinema screens and Walking With Dinosaurs arrived on television.

"However, ...

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