If you are new to the world of antiques, there are some highly collectable items that you should always look to buy when you see them. These items may not make you a millionaire, but they are highly sought after by collectors. There is always a market for them too. Below are some of these items that you may wish to consider looking out for the next time you are browsing an antique fair or store.
Holiday Cards
You may be surprised to know that there is a market for Victorian Christmas cards which can vary in value, anywhere from a few pounds up to three and four figures. The next time you are checking out antique stores, keep an eye out for Holiday cards as they could turn you a small profit quickly. Some of the cards are very picturesque and include designs that have flowers and animals, particularly robins, which can also help to date the cards if they do not have a year on them.
Antique Christmas Ornaments
Another festive item which is also highly collectable is antique and vintage Christmas ornaments which are also highly decorative. The most popular designs come from the 1950s onwards, but there are still decorations from earlier periods that people love to collect, although they are much rarer. If you see a box of these when you are shopping for antiques, it may be worth investing in them and watch as the price increases, especially around Christmas time.
Silverware
While browsing antique furniture stores, you should also check out the silverware available. Silverware is a broad subject with many items being made from this semi-precious metal, which means there is also a lot that you can collect. Tableware and flatware are highly popular with collectors, as well as silver serving dishes, plates, cups, and silver utensils and condiments. The price of silver has been increasing during 2020, so if you already have some of this silver in your collection, the value will most probably be higher than when you bought it.
Costume Jewellery
Some people pay little attention to costume jewellery as they see it as having a low value, but some jewellery can be highly collectable and is sought after by collectors. With this type of jewellery, there are usually no precious gems and the beautiful colours are made from glass, but they can still be intricate and beautiful. Costume jewellery is also something that a lot of people will have laying around their house, so you may already have the start of a collection without realising it.
Vintage Toys
There is also a big market for antique and vintage toys, with people looking to collect the items that they used to play with when they were young. Toys from the 1950s and onwards are popular, and if you also have the original box, they can be worth a small fortune. There is a wide variety of different collectable toys, and you can check references online to learn more about the ones which collectors are after.
Whatever it is that you decide to collect, ensure that you do plenty of research before you start buying and you can soon have created a collection that will increase in value. Collect what you enjoy and place the value of the item second over the aesthetic value, and you can build a collection that will be the envy of collectors all over.