‘They tell a great story of a life well lived and played,’ says antique pro about thrifted item worth from $25 to $500 | 8Z45CU8 | 2024-04-28 17:08:01
'They tell a great story of a life well lived and played,' says antique pro about thrifted item worth from $25 to $500 | 8Z45CU8 | 2024-04-28 17:08:01
You can score vintage sports memorabilia for a low price at just about any flea market.
A LOS Angeles-based antique pro has shared a valuable sports item she found thrifting and offered tips on why you should look for similar pieces.
The vintage boxing gloves were sold for under $200, despite being worth much more.
"The leathers are cracked and worn from flexing," California designer, Tracy Metro, told AOL.
"The woods are chipped and gashed from hitting. And the strings are frayed and missing from years in storage.
"The patinas tell a great story of a life well lived and played."
Any type of vintage sports equipment will look good in your home. It doesn't have to be Jackie Robinson's baseball bat, said Metro.
Athletic artifacts look great when placed on an office bookshelf or living room built-in, she said.
Baseball bats, football helmets, and tennis racquets are just a few ideas of sports equipment you should shop for.
These items can typically be found at a low price and valued at anywhere from $25 to $500.
Flea markets can be a treasure trove for one of a kind treasures.
There are plenty of other items you shouldn't pass up when thrifting.
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Tea sets are another great item to scout for, said Lorna Gross, an interior designer in Washington D.C.
"As a bona fide tea fanatic, I'm always drawn to a beautiful porcelain or ceramic tea set," said Gross.
An elegant bone china tea set will elevate any tabletop.
They can also be very valuable.
For instance, a 12-piece Brown, Westhead, Moore set is worth $3,800.
STERLING SILVER
Sterling silver is another great item to look for when thrifting.
Sterling can be restored to shining beauty with a little polish," says designer Elisa Baran Tréan of Elisa Baran, LLC
But if you're looking for highly-valuable sterling silver, there are specific brands you should look for, said Baran.
Buccellati, Whiting, Tiffany & Co., and Sciarrotta are all great brands that are a good investment.
You should also look for 925, 92.5, or SS etched on the item to confirm that the item is authentic sterling silver.
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