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The trends in popular antiques changes every years. Sterling silver is popular now with consumers. There are different kinds so when shopping for silver know the differences. The highest quality is sterling silver, then next come silver plated flatware and items, The third is American silver also known as coin silver. With silver look for some kind of stamp or hallmark especially with sterling silver. This stamp will tell you the origin, manufacturer, and the date it was made.

Even today antique ceramics and porcelain are popular with customers. Look for names like Royal Dalton, Wedgwood and Delft for real value. Companies that exported China to the US are from England and China. Stoneware or antique pottery made in the United State has different patterns and companies depending on the regions of the US. It is often called yellowware, redware, stoneware or pottery.

Jewelry is still popular as a collectible at antique markets. Look for real gold and silver with genuine stone when buying for value. Watches and clocks are something to think about. Look for pocket watches, mantle clocks made by manufactures like Seth Thomas, Rolex, and Gilbert’s.

Popular trendy collectibles are antique toys made of metal that wind up. Some manufacturers make metal or battery operated robots that perform different task. Advertising signs, tins, boxes and products always are popular with the avid collector. Antique and modern dolls has a place in many women’s homes.