Category: Value of Antiques
9 Rarest Antique Items in South Africa
9 examples of antique items that are generally considered rare 9 Rarest Antique Items in South Africa – While it’s challenging to determine the exact rarity of antique items in South Africa, here are 9 examples of antique items that are generally considered rare and sought after in the country: Please note that the rarity …
What is Royal Doulton Jugs Worth
A unique Doulton introduction in 1934 was the Character Jug, the early examples were designed by Noke himself. The 1920’s had already seen Doulton’s new take on the traditional toby jug, but it was these new Character Jugs that really caught the public’s imagination. In 1934 the first jugs, John Barleycorn and Old Charley, were …
Value of Africana Antiques in South Africa
Value of Africana Antiques in South Africa – The time period for Africana antiques is very debatable but as a general rule it will be in the period between 1892 and 1954 Africana studies, the study of the histories, politics and cultures of peoples of African origin Here you will find some of the popular Africana …
Royal Doulton Figurines Value With Serial Numbers
Royal Doulton Figurines are very popular all over the the antique world and you can buy a piece between a R1000 and R10 000. Here you will find a price list of the most sought after pieces and an average value list. The prices are given in South African Rands and US Dollar. We broke …
Value of Antique Lampshades
Value of Antique Lampshades in South Africa. Here you will find the most rare and valuable lampshades with dates or circa and their estimated prices. These prices are based on sold prices at auctions and creditably research. Subscribe to our website as we are uploading antique values on a daily basis. Also see How to …
Finding the Perfect Antique Lampshade
COLORED GLASS LOOKS BEAUTIFUL when it’s illuminated, and therein lays the problem. In the case of leaded glass, or stained glass lamps, even poorly designed, cheaply made examples look attractive when the lights go on, making it critically important to be able to look beyond the pretty colors when determining any lamp’s aesthetic, structural and …
Value of South African Coins
There is a lot of confusion when it comes to old coins. I had many people asking me about their old coin collection. When they send me images 90% of the time the coins would be from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Coins in this era usually don’t have much value. Coins that do have little value …