Wedgwood vase by Keith Murray, 1930s, sold for $500 at Rago auction. Photo courtesy of Rago.
(PRWEB) February 06, 2015
Kovels’ Top 20 list of antiques and collectibles is based on the results of hundreds of thousands of searches that took place on Kovels.com. During January 2015, collectors were searching for prices of: 1) Fenton, 2) Occupied Japan, 3) Coca-Cola, 4) Stoves, 5) Dinnerware, 6) Wedgwood, 7) Pottery, 8) Depression Glass, 9) Delft, 10) McCoy, 11) Capo-Di-Monte, 12) Lamps, 13) Hull, 14) Purses, 15) Banks, 16) Satsuma, 17) Haeger, 18) Lighters, 19) Scales, and 20) Cash Registers.
Local antiques dealers report that sales have been doing very well since the Christmas holiday rush. Lots more has been selling online. Antique wedding gifts are becoming more popular. Buyers want to give gifts that are better quality, have sophisticated design, a "story" or a history and sell for less money than new, like a 1920 Orrefors glass vase or a Waylande Gregory platter.
Old big and brightly colored "statement" pieces are still popular. There's little interest in small, fussy things that are set on shelves but don't have use, like figurines. Many buyers are looking for modern vases for flower arrangements. Best investment is to buy a "named" piece by a significant potter like Wedgwood's Keith Murray (whose vase is pictured), but low-budget pieces by lesser-known artists, or even art students, are okay as long as they have the "look." Collectors like other designer things too, especially costume jewelry and purses. Buyers look for top named "fashion" items, or things that look like top fashion items, like jewelry by Trifari and accessories by Chanel. They're often found in consignment shops and they're bought to be used.
Collectors who go to Kovels.com can buy knowing the identifying features, marks and prices of antiques and collectibles. Kovels.com and the book, “Kovels' Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide,” list thousands of collectibles in hundreds of categories that are described, edited, priced and pictured.
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