People collect many things- stamps, coins to name a few. Some people make a hobby out of collecting antique teapots. As a matter of fact, antique teapots make for a good collector's item both for its beauty and investment value. The Yixing clay teapot made by Gongchun in 1513 is the earliest teapot that exists. It is kept at the Flagstaff House Museum of Teaware.
Antique teapots can be found at antique shops, auctions and even on the internet. Two of the most common makers of antique teapots are the Royal Copenhagen of Denmark and the RS Prussia.
To begin with, anyone who wants to make a hobby out of collecting antique teapots must do a study on its history and value. This is essential as it gives a person an idea of the value and worth of such teapots and saves them from investing excessively in inferior items.
One of the best places to look for antique teapots would be in your local antique shops. You must build up a good rapport with the owner of the shop and let them know of your interests. You could leave your contact numbers with them and ask them to contact you if anything of your interest comes in.
You may unexpectedly find something of interest at a garage sale. What may look like junk to one person may turn out to be priceless or at least of some interest for another. It is therefore, a good idea to regularly visit garage sales.
Thrift stores are another good place to look for antique teapots. Some people give away their old things to such stores without realizing its true value.
If you are looking for genuine antiques and are willing to pay a high price for it, then you must go to an estate sale. These sales often feature high quality antiques that have been in the family for generations.
Bidding in online auctions is another way to build up on your antique collection. In the hundreds of websites that you will find online, there will be antiques catering to both the beginner and the serious collector. To avoid paying too much, it is better to read up a bit on these items unless you are very keen on owning them and the cost does not matter much to you.
Investing a lot of time, money and energy into these antiques is the only way to ensure that you have the best collection for your home.
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