This Weekend’s Antiques & Collectibles Highlights
This past weekend was somewhat of a dud for increasing my inventory, but it did provide me with enough inventory to work for two straight weeks on eBay sales. Some of the more interesting pieces we picked up are below:
- Devon Ware Fielding’s Stoke-on-Trent England Wash Basin
Devon Ware Fielding's Wash Basin
Very neat painted wash basin from the “Stoke-on-Trent” conglomeration of cities that include Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke, Fenton and Longton.
Devon Ware Fielding's Wash Basin Mark
I was able to track down the exact marking at ThePotteries.org, a site devoted to Stoke-on-Trent pottery. I found that Fielding’s was founded in 1879 and shut down in 1982, but the mark above dated the piece between 1917 and 1930.
- Royal Albert Bone China “Val D’or” patterned Creamer & Sugar Bowl
Royal Albert Bone China Val D'or Sugar/Creamer
I wasn’t too sure about this buy, but the gold trim of both pieces was in immaculate condition, leading me to believe that it’s probably a rarity to find that type of condition for these pieces. They generally sell, but we’ll see if my $3 investment turns into something bigger.
- Antique Cast Iron Door Knocker
Antique Cast Iron Door Knocker
I bought this simply because I thought it was a neat, old piece. I imagine the previous owner painted it, but the ornate designs and facial features made me believe I could get some solid return. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like door knockers are a huge return on investment.
- Our best costume jewelry finds of the weekend
Vintage Enamel Leaf & Rhinestone Flower Brooch
Coro Multi-colored Rhinestone Floral Brooch
These were probably my two best pick-ups this weekend. I was able to get steals on these as they were in one large lot of other goodies. The top piece isn’t marked, but it’s very unique in that it has the enameled leaves with iridescent stones.
The bottom brooch is all Coro, and it’s gorgeous. The only problem is two missing baguette rhinestones on the frame, but other than that — excellent find.
Saturday was an excellent day, but Sunday was more or less a bust. Jewelry went out of control for pieces not really worth the bother. Little old ladies battled it out like pit fighters over pieces that probably could have been bought new for less.
Glassware was a bust as well. I was beaten out consistently by one man who bid over my profit margin, and I just wasn’t going to blow money. We came away with some furniture to re-sell for profit, but certainly not worth the trip.
Overall, it was a two-faced weekend. The good and the bad. Hopefully, it’ll get better.
