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Guide to profitable discoveries

Guide to Profitable Discoveries Crutan Darias www.christiandaviesantiques.co.uk Breitling Top Time Worn by Sean Connery in the 1965 James Bond adventure "Thunderball" ANTIQUE HUNTING TIPS #1 When it comes to hunting for collectables, there are a few simple tools you will need: Loupe Any small magnification device will suffice to help you spot those 925' marks on silver items, makers marks and damage Magnet Real silver will not cling to a magnet so this will be invaluable in distinguishing The timepiece was spotted by a bargain hunter, who paid $40 for the item the treasure from the tat. Flashlight Sometimes a little light in those dark Worth $90,000 corners can reveal a lot, like distinguishing marks and hidden signatures Frank Sinatra Tape Notepad Keep track of those booth numbers, prices, contact information and item details. They may come in useful if A recording taken secretly of Ol' Blue Eyes singing and chatting you spot a similar item. Smart Phone ol Blue Eyes When you are a little unsure and need to do a bit more research on an item, a smart phone can be an invaluable tool to allay any doubts. Unearthed by a man only known as lan' . Purchased for £10. ANTIQUE HUNTING TIPS #2 Worth £10,000+ you arrive at your first antiques fair, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of the experience. When Get there early During antique shows, a lot of activity HMS Tallyho Plate goes on before the show opens and during the setup, so get your eye on those potential collectables early. Decommissioned in 1967, the brass placard lay undiscovered for more than 40 years Turn Left Once you have passed the entrance, turn left. Most people will turn right you can get to potential bargains before them. TALLYHO and CELERITSN AD HOSTEL Bide your time If you have been unable to barter the dealer down on a price, bide - the thought of repacking and taking your time Picked up in Knutsford for £90. it home can be a motivator to lower their price. Worth £10,000+ It's all in the details The little details can make a massive difference when it comes to spotting the age of an item. Dealer guarantees If you are buying from a dealer, ask for a written guarantee including the item description. Wear and tear Look to see if the item has worn as you may expect with a piece of that. age. Simulated wear can appear in seemingly odd places. Old saw An old saw has irregular spaces between the unevenly parallel scars. Nails Any nails made after 1880 are regular and mass produced. Before that, they were handmade. Glue Old glue crystalises, unlike PVC. Dovetail joints Older wooden furniture will have irregqular spaces between the handmade corner joints. Sources: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/interiorsandshopping/antiques/8813157/10-tips-for-hunting antiques.html http://killerstuffandtonsofmoney.com/tips-for-hunting-for treasure-and-antiques-at flea-markets/ http://www.treasurehuntdesign.com/what-isatreasure-hunt/antiquetreasure hunts/ http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/license-shill-unearthed thunderball-james-bond-wristwatch-expected-222943812.html http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east news/rare frank-sinatra tapefound-1454045 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2120494/HMS-Tally-Ho-brass-placard-bought-car-boot-sale-90-worth-10khtml?ito-feeds"newsxml

Guide to profitable discoveries

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Antique fairs are fascinating places to be, but the novice relic hunter might find the environment unfamiliar and feel like their inexperience is making them stick out like a sore thumb. If you like t...

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