Antiques Dealer

Antiques Dealer

bluetiger

antiquesville, NY

Male, 58

I have been buying and selling antiques (and some collectibles) for over 30 yrs. started out buying and selling to help pay for college. got a degree in business admin. and worked in managerial positions for 23 yrs. but, during this 23 yr. period I kept my sanity by continuing to sell antiques in my spare time. now that I am semi-retired, I still deal in antiques - it is in my blood. I am knowledgeable in auctioning, estate sales, online sales, direct sales, and appraisals.

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Last Answer on January 31, 2022

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What is thing I found at my grandmother's it looks almost like a rolling pin but it has a flat back and an opening in the front but it has handles like a rolling pin. It has embossed decorations and an imprint on back (by p blaker 1979)

Asked by Kelly over 5 years ago

Thanks for your question.  If your item is made from pottery or porcelain, it is probably a vase.  If it is made of wood, it is probably a letter holder.  just my best guess without seeing the item.

What is the Painting or Picture & the Author - of A Baby fallen a Sleep in his Baby's Chair withe the WORDS below it [Please go away and let me dream of rivers of milk and wells of cream. May my trials and troubles be smoothed away for an end of p

Asked by JOYCE SKIDMORE over 5 years ago

My best guess (without a bit more description) would be Charlotte Becker.  perhaps "End of a perfect day"?

I have an porcelain light fixture that my father in law had saved . We were wondering how old it could be. And maybe if it's worth anything.

Asked by Mark Liddle over 5 years ago

Need more information and description.

I have a real pretty hand painted with gold trim compact mirror and wanted to know if its worth anything ? Dont know much bout antiques but a friend of mine looked at it and said to check with an antique dealer... So here i am asking.

Asked by Lisa Rojas about 4 years ago

Need more of description to tell you what your have. If you have a compact with a mirror, there arenumerous collectors for these. Must be undamaged, and preferably unused, to have any real value. any maunufacturers name on the compact? In general, vintage compacts from the 1950's/60's era sell in the $10.00 to $35.00 range. More if by a famous maker.

What is something that you can make big bucks for. How can you tell if something is worth big money or could go for a few bucks at a thrift store?

Asked by Gloria over 4 years ago

"Big Bucks" is a relative term, but to make any money, in any profession, requires study and experience. To make money consistently, you have to stay on top of what is trending in the market place - what people are collecting.

What is the difference between what you sell and what is at a thrift store or flea market?

Asked by Connie over 4 years ago

People may find great items from me, and they can also find great items at thrift stores and fleamarkets. I have found great items at flea markets and thrift stores and resold them at a good profit.

What is the strangest thing you have ever had, sold, bought, or someone tried to sell it to you?

Asked by asdf about 4 years ago

Two shrunken heads. I did not buy them.