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The Rise of Vintage Fashion: Vintage Couture Is a Fashionable Investment

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Because vintage couture items and fashion has become more popular, how we think about and appreciate classic clothes has changed. Wearing vintage couture is not just a fashionable decision but also an intelligent investment, showing respect for the art and past of fashion.

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How to Start an Antique Collection

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Going to antique shops, frequenting estate sales, and asking for advice from specialists are all excellent ways to get an understanding. We also deal in estate sales and cleanouts, providing you with the chance to find rare collectibles while ensuring that your evaluations are precise.

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Antique Textiles: Finding the Best Dealers, Appraisers, and Auctions

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Collectors have treasured antique textiles for centuries, offering a glimpse into the past and the history of fashion and design. It would be best if you also asked about the condition of the textiles and whether any repairs or restorations have been made. It’ll also consider market trends and demand for similar pieces.

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Vintage Toy Shop Brings Nostalgia to Collectors

WorthPoint

Several of the ones for sale in the shop are duplicates of the ones he has in his personal collection. The outfits for the dolls are nearly as collectible as the figures themselves, with fans of the brand scouring shops to find pieces of original Mego fashions. The store also has a rare Wizard of Oz Emerald City set from Mego.

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Vintage Carhartt Is Hot for Work Clothes or Streetwear

WorthPoint

However, Carhartt has also become a surprisingly popular streetwear look and a hot designer trend in the music industry. The company’s jackets, overalls, and pants were meant to last, even under the toughest conditions. Despite not being in pristine condition, this jacket from the 1910s or ’20s sold for over $5,000.

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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

Invaluable

Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation. Left: 15″ French Fashion Lady , sold for $3,000 via Apple Tree Auction Center (May 2018). Find out more about how to determine a porcelain dolls’ worth in the guide below.

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How Investors Can Thrive in a Lopsided Art Market

McAllister Fossum Appraisal Services

Global sales rose 7.5 A small fraction of auction sales were executed for eight- or even nine-figure sums and were concentrated in one segment of the market, Postwar and Contemporary, and one country, the United States. Suzanne Gyorgy, head of Citi Art Advisory, a service of Citigroup’s private bank, observes the same trend. “A