Ep. 33: Researching Antiques
In this episode, Whitney and Nicole share expert tips on researching, dating, and pricing antiques and vintage items. They cover practical techniques, key resources, and industry insights to help collectors and sellers enhance their knowledge and confidence.
Thank you to this episode’s sponsors!
* Jill Roddan (IG @jillroddan [https://www.instagram.com/jillroddan/]) - Cotswolds, England. She sells at Tudor House in Stow-on-the-Wold & Station Mill Antiques in Chipping Norton, England.
* Helen Wilde (second time sponsor) - IG @helensprettyvintage2018 [https://www.instagram.com/helensprettyvintage2018/]. Located in Brighton, UK. Visit Etsy shop [https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/helensprettyvintage].
* Lauren (IG @soulofasouthernhome [https://www.instagram.com/soulofasouthernhome/]) - Horse brass queen and equestrian antiques in Nashville, Tennessee. Visit Etsy shop [https://www.etsy.com/shop/soulofasouthernhome]
Special thank you to our repeat monthly sponsors Richard and Thais from Dolly Archer English Antiques - IG @dollyarcherenglishantiques [https://www.instagram.com/dollyarcherenglishantiques]. Visit shop website. [https://www.dollyarcher.com/]
keywords
antique research, vintage pricing, antique identification, furniture dating, art and ceramics, auction results, dealer relationships, museum resources, antique books, pricing strategies
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to ShopDoc and Antiques Research
03:36 Understanding Antique Dating and Research Techniques
12:07 Historical Context and Its Importance in Antiques
24:24 Resources for Researching Antiques and Artwork
43:00 Understanding Antique Pricing and Authenticity
46:12 Building Trust Through Knowledge
48:11 Essential Resources for Antique Dealers
53:21 Networking and Relationships in the Antique Community
56:41 Utilizing Technology for Antique Identification
59:45 Pricing Strategies for Antique Items
01:05:34 The Importance of Cash Flow in Antiques
01:10:14 Supporting Each Other in the Reselling Community
resources
Judith Miller's Antique Price Guides - https://amzn.to/3Rmt3Br [https://amzn.to/3Rmt3Br]
Worthpoint Auction Database - https://www.worthpoint.com [https://www.worthpoint.com]
Invaluable Auction Platform - https://www.invaluable.com [https://www.invaluable.com]
The Potteries.org - https://www.thepotteries.org [ https://www.thepotteries.org]
Replacements.com for China and Silverware - https://www.replacements.com [https://www.replacements.com]
Brave Art UK - Canvas and Frame Dating - https://bravefineart.com/blogs/news/identifying-the-age-of-a-canvas-painting?srsltid=AfmBOor7fYwQMp9WmCXoky5TBvRAy63UeJ46M0dKz1L3RiONr-NYaB1P [https://bravefineart.com/blogs/news/identifying-the-age-of-a-canvas-painting?srsltid=AfmBOor7fYwQMp9WmCXoky5TBvRAy63UeJ46M0dKz1L3RiONr-NYaB1P]
Museum Online Catalogs (e.g., The Met, UK Museums) - https://www.metmuseum.org [https://www.metmuseum.org]
Sainsbury's Advertising Pot Database - https://www.sainsburyarchive.org.uk/catalogue/highlights [https://www.sainsburyarchive.org.uk/catalogue/highlights]
Jean Weatherby’s Ironstone Books - https://amzn.to/4dtOSYi [https://amzn.to/4dtOSYi]
Kovel’s Antique Price Guide - https://a.co/d/08xIJCCO [https://a.co/d/08xIJCCO]
Nicole’s Amazon storefront for reference books:https://amzn.to/4dtOSYi [https://amzn.to/4dtOSYi]
Whitney’s Amazon storefront for reference books:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/thrifty_whitney/list/3EAR1PJXHDIPI?ref_=aipsflist [https://www.amazon.com/shop/thrifty_whitney/list/3EAR1PJXHDIPI?ref_=aipsflist]
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Follow our accounts for more vintage news, tips, and sales:
-Whitney on IG at @conard.and.co [http://conard.and.co] and her website: http://www.conardandco.com [http://www.conardandco.com]
-Nicole on IG at @vintagehavenshoppe and her Etsy shop: https://vintagehavenshoppe.etsy.com [https://vintagehavenshoppe.etsy.com]
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