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.
Knowing what you are looking for, how much you are willing to pay for it and where the best place to find it, is all things that the part-time collector will take into account. If they know what to look for, they may pay attention to marks on the item which will denote its origin or maker, the skill with which it is made and the weight of it, to be able to separate a fake from a genuine article.
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.
Collecting glassware is a passion for some people. They eagerly hunt for the next piece of milk glass to add to their growing collection, or Carnival glass with its iridescent sheen. Setting their beautiful objects on display, making space to add another item becomes all-consuming.
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.
The clay that is used to make pottery can often be used to identify the region that it was produced it. Many clays contain ores specific to a certain area and once glazed, the colors are identifiers. When buying a pottery item, the buyer should have at least some knowledge of what to look for to ensure their item is what they are expecting.
A valuable piece of advice would be to buy what you love, not because you think it would be a good investment piece. That way you can never be disappointed with your special item as it will always hold a special place in your home.
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.
Knowing what you are looking for, how much you are willing to pay for it and where the best place to find it, is all things that the part-time collector will take into account. If they know what to look for, they may pay attention to marks on the item which will denote its origin or maker, the skill with which it is made and the weight of it, to be able to separate a fake from a genuine article.
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.
Collecting glassware is a passion for some people. They eagerly hunt for the next piece of milk glass to add to their growing collection, or Carnival glass with its iridescent sheen. Setting their beautiful objects on display, making space to add another item becomes all-consuming.
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.
The clay that is used to make pottery can often be used to identify the region that it was produced it. Many clays contain ores specific to a certain area and once glazed, the colors are identifiers. When buying a pottery item, the buyer should have at least some knowledge of what to look for to ensure their item is what they are expecting.
A valuable piece of advice would be to buy what you love, not because you think it would be a good investment piece. That way you can never be disappointed with your special item as it will always hold a special place in your home.
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