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Collecting Something Different

What should I collect?  Have you ever wanted to collect something a bit different? Something that is older,  not too pricey to start but the sky's the limit if you want it to be? I have 3 suggestions for you and are all great places to start your own antique collection. Antique Stick Pins, Antique Tiles and Vintage Glass Paperweights.

Collect Antique Stick Pins


Just look at this lovely lot, aren't they beautiful? The selection here is all from the Victorian and Edwardian eras and are made with gold finials. You can see just a few of the vast range available and why they make such an interesting collection. Particularly look out for ones with animals and insects on the head. Or perhaps you like sport so a collection of sports-related ones would be for you. There's more about stick pins here and also a carefully curated selection for you to buy.

Stick Pins


Collect Antique Tiles


Have you seen genuine antique tiles? Like stick pins, there is a huge range and variety for you to go for. The vast majority are 6 x 6 inches but you can also find them in 4 x4 and 8 x 8 inches as well as occasional oversized tiles. There is such a huge range available that it would be a good idea to start with a theme, age, country or maker. Victorian flower tiles are still relatively inexpensive and look wonderful displayed on a shelf. You can even set them into a floor if you like. Watch out I am going to talk more about tiles in the future.
Antique Tile Display


Collect Vintage Glass Paperweights


Vintage glass paperweights are beautiful. Antique ones are too but they tend to be a bit rare and expensive for the beginner collector. You can pick paperweights up from a couple of pounds in a charity shop or on a car boot sale. Look at loads and learn what you like, only buy them if they are in good condition with no chips or scratching to the main surface. Rubs underneath on the surface the paperweight sits on are quite acceptable and often these are a sign of age. I love the way paperweights sparkle like gems in the light and will be delving deeper into them soon.

Glass Paperweight


Do you have a collection of something different? Do drop me a note here and tell me all about it. I would love to hear from you.

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