Specialists will be aware that anything rare and valuable that is worth collecting does not come cheaply and will be much sought after. Often functional as well as decorative, antique pottery and glassware is a highly desirable collector's item. They will also know where the best deals are to be found and will deal with only reputable traders to preserve their own reputations.
Unlike the professional antique dealer, most amateur collectors will be found at garage sales, estate auctions and flea markets. They will look for the most unusual or eye-catching piece and consider if it's worth the asking price. They will be thinking about adding to an existing collection and how good the item looks.
It is important to be aware of what it is you are looking for before spending large amounts of money on something. The smart amateur will have done some research to know what markings to be aware of as these will tell where the item came from or who made it. They will know what kind of weight to expect and also be aware of the large number of counterfeit items are out there.
A thing becomes collectible if it is scarce or in high demand. The value of it would decrease significantly if there was suddenly a deluge in the market of that particular item. Then, no matter how attractive it once was, it would be considered far too commonplace to have value to a collector. Most collectors have the secret desire to be the person who paid pennies for a bowl and accidentally discovers that it is extremely rare and worth millions.
A collector may only be after certain things, such as perfume bottles or wine glasses and constantly seek to fill a gap on their shelf. A dinner table set with an eclectic collection of wine glasses in varying colors, sizes and shapes holds its own beauty.
With vintage making a recent comeback, Pyrex from the early years is now in demand. Gentle pastel shades of blue and green take us back to the 1950's and 1960's when it was all the rage. The testament of the Pyrex brand is that these dishes are still functional after more than sixty years. Many modern homes can boast at least a small collection of oven ware which has been passed down through generations and are still in daily use.
Pottery, not to be confused with ceramic, can often by identified by the type of clay that is used. As pottery clay is porous, it would be glazed to make it waterproof for use. One of the better recognized pottery would be Chinese, as the patterns are unmistakable and well-known, but the chance of finding something that special at a boot sale is unlikely. The market is frequently flooded with counterfeit goods so any collector would have to do a lot of research to know what to look for.
Unless you are an expert in the field, buying a piece as an investment is bound to end in disappointment. If you collect things that are beautiful, that make your heart sing, you will never be let down. Those items that you have in your collection will forever bring you joy.
Unlike the professional antique dealer, most amateur collectors will be found at garage sales, estate auctions and flea markets. They will look for the most unusual or eye-catching piece and consider if it's worth the asking price. They will be thinking about adding to an existing collection and how good the item looks.
It is important to be aware of what it is you are looking for before spending large amounts of money on something. The smart amateur will have done some research to know what markings to be aware of as these will tell where the item came from or who made it. They will know what kind of weight to expect and also be aware of the large number of counterfeit items are out there.
A thing becomes collectible if it is scarce or in high demand. The value of it would decrease significantly if there was suddenly a deluge in the market of that particular item. Then, no matter how attractive it once was, it would be considered far too commonplace to have value to a collector. Most collectors have the secret desire to be the person who paid pennies for a bowl and accidentally discovers that it is extremely rare and worth millions.
A collector may only be after certain things, such as perfume bottles or wine glasses and constantly seek to fill a gap on their shelf. A dinner table set with an eclectic collection of wine glasses in varying colors, sizes and shapes holds its own beauty.
With vintage making a recent comeback, Pyrex from the early years is now in demand. Gentle pastel shades of blue and green take us back to the 1950's and 1960's when it was all the rage. The testament of the Pyrex brand is that these dishes are still functional after more than sixty years. Many modern homes can boast at least a small collection of oven ware which has been passed down through generations and are still in daily use.
Pottery, not to be confused with ceramic, can often by identified by the type of clay that is used. As pottery clay is porous, it would be glazed to make it waterproof for use. One of the better recognized pottery would be Chinese, as the patterns are unmistakable and well-known, but the chance of finding something that special at a boot sale is unlikely. The market is frequently flooded with counterfeit goods so any collector would have to do a lot of research to know what to look for.
Unless you are an expert in the field, buying a piece as an investment is bound to end in disappointment. If you collect things that are beautiful, that make your heart sing, you will never be let down. Those items that you have in your collection will forever bring you joy.
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