Selling Antiques in Dublin? advice please

If you wanted to, you could use this as an opportunity to learn about antiques.

I learned a lot in a similar situation a few years ago.
I looked up on the internet and in books and now know a
little about what to look out for


The Basics
Be very careful when handling things. Hold things with two hands
even if it is small. Be slow and deliberate when handling things.

Take your time when packing and unpacking items. Get some bubble-wrap
and good strong boxes.

Don't clean anything until you know what it is and, if and how it should be cleaned.

Don't sell anything until you know what it is and have seen some guide prices.
You get this knowledge by:


Reading Books
Look at some books on antiques. The "Millers" books are great,
they have guide prices as well. Public libraries often have some
of these in the art section.

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/search?searchTerm=millers+antiques&search=Find+book

Here's a handy little book that is pocket sized and features gold, silver,
pottery and porcelain marks:

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Antique-Marks-Anna-Selby/9780007190478

You said you are in Dublin, so head to the Chapters bookshop in Parnell Street.
They have a big selections of new and second-hand books.
I have found some nice books in there.
http://www.chapters.ie/


Using the Internet
Start at our very own links section:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054979772

Use Google, and don't forget to bookmark a good site when you find one!


Going to Antiques fairs and shops

Again, start with our own lists of upcoming fairs:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055894297&page=10

Here is a good one I found a while ago:

http://collectireland.wordpress.com/


At posh antiques auctions they have a book with guide prices, and often they
will publish a book after the auction is over with the actual prices the items sold for.

Above all, enjoy it. It should be a fun experience and you can have a great time with family
and friends, and make some new ones as well.

Happy hunting:)

rovers2001 wrote: »

Hi guys
I'm in a similar situation myself and looking to sell these,does anyone know anything about these?I have more figurines too. or point me in the right direction.They have been in family over 30 years.Thanks in advance..

I shouldn't think that they are worth much - certainly not in Francis Street - and you would better running them past an auctioneer like John Weldon of Weldon's Auctioneers,Unit 2, Cows Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin .8. Tel: (01) 635 1114