They scoured shows and quizzed dealers to come up with their 14th annual collectibles hot list. Here's what they found:

1. Hens on a Nest - Colorfully painted hens on nests topped many tables in 19th-century England. People were drawn to their decorative outsides (and the hard-cooked eggs often kept inside). Some of these pieces of Staffordshire pottery (made in Staffordshire, England) were painted to represent actual breeds of hens. Value: $300- $3000

2. Signature Quilts - As early as the 1830s, signature quilts were made as gifts for newlyweds or for church or society fund-raisers. The names of those who made them were written or embroidered on the quilt. Value: $1,000

3. Boxed Games - Old board and boxed games, such as the Merry Game of Old Maid and Pick-Up Sticks, are popular for their colorful, graphic appeal. The earliest games were produced in the 1820s, but even games from the 1970s are collectible. Value :$5 - $900

4. Bakelite Kitchen Utensils - A hard plastic developed in 1907, Bakelite appeared on the handles of flatware and kitchen utensils in the late 1920s, bringing color and personality to the kitchen. Value:$10 - $200

5. Brass Candlesticks - In the 18th and 19th centuries, candlesticks were common in the household. Since brass was less expensive than silver or gold, it was often used. Brass candlesticks weren’t dated, but some were signed. Early ones were braised together; later ones were cast from molds. Value: $200 - $1500+

6. Political Buttons - The first political buttons were made for the 1896 presidential race between William McKinley, who became the 25th president, and William Jennings Bryan. Some of the rarest buttons are from the 1920s, says California dealer Tom French. Anyone could have buttons made, so new items are continuously being discovered. Value: $1.00 - $25,000

7. Vintage Home Magazines - In the 19th century, women started turning to magazines for information about their homes and gardens. Today, collectors are drawn to the colorful illustrations in the early issues, as well as the graphic covers. By the 1920s, photographs appeared. Value:$5 - $50

8. Notions - Notions include all kinds of vintage sewing supplies, including buttons, beads, trim, lace, and ribbon. Vintage lace and trims were usually made from natural fibers. If it’s synthetic, it’s newer. Value: Varies, but $2 - $20

9. Antique Footstools - Footstools, those hardworking pieces of furniture that still give a lift to homeowners today, date back to the 1600s. Constructed by local furniture makers or home woodworkers, footstools can be small or large, painted or natural, so find a stool that suits your personal style. Value: $150

10. Copper Jewelry - Copper jewelry debuted in the 1930s and had its heyday in the 1950s, though the mostly American-made pieces are better suited to the casual jeans and T-shirt style popular today. Value: $5 - $300

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