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The Wemyss Ware Buyer’s Guide: 5 Classic Pieces You Need in Your Collection

Invaluable

The iconic line of ceramics – envisioned by a pottery owner and decorator in 1882 – counts Elton John as a fan, with the Queen Mother also said to have been a collecting devotee. Its penchant for pigs was influenced by original painter Karel Nekola, who convinced Robert Heron to start producing the ceramic animals in different sizes.

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The Age of Nostalgia: How Modern Collectibles are Redefining the Market

What Is It Worth?

Sales figures at major auction houses and online marketplaces tell the story. In recent years, Air Jordans and Pokemon cards, rather than decorative ceramic figurines or silver tea sets, have fetched the highest prices and captured the imaginations of collectors. Limited production runs only add to the exclusivity and hype.

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10 Points to Get Higher Appraisals for your Antiques

Sarasota Antique Buyers

The key, of course, is to know what appraisers look for before you ask for a valuation of your antiques and collectibles. Designer Marks If you have something that is handcrafted, such as a ceramic bowl, frequently the designer or artist adds their mark or signature to the work. That is the death knell for a high valuation.