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Daryle Lambert's 31 ClubWhere Members to Trade in Antiques and Fine Art to Build Personal Wealth  The prices of high quality paintings, pottery and art glass are on a tear. So I got to thinking, if this is so, there’s probably something out there dragging its feet in these markets. Turns out, it’s good antique furniture. I thought the days of me hauling around chests, tables and chairs where over at my age, but the high quality pieces are a real bargain right now, I may have to reconsider. In fact, I have told you before that if an item was larger than a bread box, I wasn't very interested, but I may have to eat my words today. The more auctions and estate sales I attend the more I am sure that there is big money to be made in antique and collectible furniture today. I’ve seen high quality furniture selling cheaper than I can believe. At an auction I attended last week, I saw a beautiful empire chest made of tiger maple sell for a mere $200. Why this sudden reversal? In my opinion, we live in a disposable society. The days of the ancestral home are disappearing for many people. Families move around from home to home every few years, and family members divide up moving to other states and even other countries, disposing of furniture along the way and buying new "disposable furniture" to fit their new home. But, there will always be those who will be seeking high quality antique furniture. In the markets I’m attending, I see early chests selling for $100 to $200 when a few years ago they would have brought $1000 or more. The same with antique tables I would have loved to have purchase ten years ago for $500, now are bringing in only $150 at auction. Over twenty years ago, I bought a wonderful Armoire for $750 and sold it almost before I got it home for $3500. It was heavily carved with burl walnut panels. I’ve purchased a lot of furniture over the years, but I mention this one today because last week when I was in Owensboro Kentucky, I saw a pieced that was almost identical to this one, priced at $650. That’s just the asking price, and I’m certain I could’ve bought it for $500. It’s still beautiful, and I know even in this disposable society, there's still someone today who would pay $3000 or more to own a high quality piece like this. If the market for general mid to lower end antiques and furniture isn't moving, this trend doesn't necessarily hold true in the high end markets. For the highest quality antiques and art, including furniture, there's always a market.At the 31 Club, we keep our sights on high quality and rare items. And, our job is to buy right. Well, furniture can be bought right today. Maybe we shouldn't wait any longer to take advantage of this under priced market. I know the rest of the market will be trailing us as we look into this dramatic change. By the time they realize what we are doing, it will be too late for them to catch up. Yes, there are disadvantages to dealing in furniture, but like any other market, if the price gets low enough, it’s time for us to step in. We need to re-inform the public that today’s furniture is still mostly plastic or made of composition materials. Most of these pieces will last about two years or three years while hand made antiques have lasted over 100 years. If you’re up to the task of handling furniture, now is the time to make some serious money with the truly high quality pieces. If I do decide to take the plunge and tip my toe back into the pool of the furniture market, I’ll have to figure out how to transport the items and where to store these fine pieces. I can tell you this -- the storage companies are begging for tenants, so a ten foot space will cost you about $100 a month, and the first month is usually free. That gives you time to make a profit to offset the expense. I will be more than glad to answer any questions that you may have on furniture, and soon we will have an expert on our "31 Club Panel of Experts" for you to call. Today's Photo: This French period antique double "Chapeau de Gendarme" armoire made of walnut and secondary woods sold on eBay for $15,000. It had hand carved decorative motifs-signed by cabinet maker on center front: 1786 Joseph Bertin. Put a Turbo Charge on your Antique & Collectible Treasure Hunting Skills.Get FREE MENTORING. Learn the Fine Art and Antique Industry Insider Secrets that can help you make money trading in these treasures. Then Learn to Grow Your Money Exponentially Buying and Selling only Antiques, Fine Art, and Collectibles with Daryle's Strategic Business Plan. Our Members are Newbies to Seasoned Dealers, making more money than they thought possible. Join Daryle Lambert's 31 Club, today.My 220 page book, 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles is FREE with your membership. Join Today! Check out the new Paintings and new items in our Gallery and Marketplace here.
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Hello all, I just want to let everyone know that episode 25 of the Auctionwally show will air Sunday afternoon, August 17th, 2008 at 2PM EST. Click here to get to the show or bookmark a reminder. This week myself and co-host Mitzi Swisher from Vintagegoodness.com will be talking about the eBay free listing fee rumor, what's selling well on eBay and other news in the antique & collectibles world. Of course if you mis the show, you can always catch any of the back episodes by accessing the back archive, click here to do that. There's a live call in # if you'd like to call to ask a question, comment, or just plug your website or product. The # for that is 1-646-378-1561 For more info and over 500 articles & antiques appraisals all free to view without sighnup, go to www.auctionwally.com Thanks for reading, AW
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Daryle Lambert's 31 Club Blog  Louise E. Edwards Decorated Doulton Lambeth Vase is offered at 31 Gallery & Marketplace
Many people mistakenly believe that an item’s size contributes greatly to its value, but this isn’t necessarily the case. Often times, size is only one contributing factor, and we'll take a look at others here.
Many companies, in addition to their more commercial lines, had talented artists decorating their items in their “artist lines.”
Regardless of which company’s pottery you come across, there will always be certain artists’ work that stands out, and their wares are the most sought after and will bring in top dollar. For example, Doulton had Noke, Barlow, Tinsworth, and Marshall as their premiere artists. In America’s Newcomb pottery, Bailey and Simpson lead their group of artists. Daley, Sax, Shirayamadani and Nourse are the leading names in Rookwood and are quite valuable.
Being able to recognize specific artists’ work for a particular company will set you ahead considerably, among other things.
The 31 Gallery & Marketplace has a Doulton Lambeth-Louise E. Edwards decorated vase. While Edwards wasn’t in Doulton’s top tier of artists like Hannah Barlow was, Edward’s works are more rare than Barlow’s and also quite desirable.
Any piece produced by top artists will bring big money, but this is, again, just one factor in evaluating a piece for price.
Next to which artist decorated the piece, I believe the most important factor in price evaluation is its GLAZE.
Many Doulton pieces will bring very little in this market regardless of their size, but if you add one of the top artist names to the piece, bingo! Now, to get the piece to the stratosphere in value, just add a very rare glaze to it. Double bingo!
Familiarize yourself with Doulton’s Chang, Chinese Jade, Sung, and Titaniam glazes so you’ll be able to spot these when you come across them.
Most dealers are familiar with Rookwood, but few can distinguish their different glazes. Knowledge of their glazes will give you a great advantage because this is where there can be huge price differentials. Rookwood glazes commanding top prices are Coromandel, Dip/Drip, Goldstone, Tiger Eye, Oxblood, and Rust. If you are fortune enough to find pieces of Rookwood in these glazes, you’ve found a true treasure.
Now, here comes the story: I walked into a high end antique store in Chicago and couldn't believe the prices they were asking for what I thought were quite common pieces. Still, I couldn't leave until I had looked at every item they had for sale. In the back of the store, I spotted a very small vase looking rather lonely, about 4” in height. I picked it up to examine who the artist was, but as I looked at it, I realized it was a very rare glaze by a very early artist.
The store was having a sale that day and priced the vase at $400. I quickly offered $200 and it became mine quite quickly. As I left the store, I’m sure the sales lady was shaking her head saying, “There goes a fool without his money.”
Little did she know that I consigned the vase to the Cincinnati Art Galleries and it brought in (drum roll) $2000 at auction.
My friend Cecil did the same thing recently. He bought a piece of Owens pottery for less than $100. But, because it had a special glaze he recognized it and knew it was a great buy. That piece was hammered at over $2400 at auction.
Put a Turbo Charge on your Antique & Collectible Treasure Hunting Skills.
Get FREE MENTORING. Learn the Fine Art and Antique Industry Insider Secrets that can help you make money trading in these treasures. Then Learn to Grow Your Money Exponentially Buying and Selling only Antiques, Fine Art, and Collectibles with Daryle's Strategic Business Plan.
Our Members are Newbies to Seasoned Dealers, making more money than they thought possible. Join Daryle Lambert's 31 Club, today.
My 220 page book, 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles is FREE with your membership. Join Today!
Check out the new Paintings and new items in our Gallery and Marketplace here.
LINK: 31 Club Article July, 2007
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August 10th, 2008 
For some time, I’ve told you how very important it is to stay current with the trends so you won’t make mistakes. Well, I guess I will have to take some of my own medicine, because I am surprised how far off I was on the trend in rare Carnival Glass. Some of the Carnival Glass I sold only two or three years ago have tripled or more in value since then. I was talking to Cecil about the Carnival Glass Blue People’s Vase that brought in over $31,000 and he began to laugh. At first I wanted to punch him because I thought he didn’t believe me. But, that wasn’t the case. He showed me that in the latest Mordini Records on Carnival Glass, this piece sold for over $100,000. If Carnival Glass in of interest to you, you can get the Mordini Records for a very reasonable amount each year. At this point, I have to admit my curiosity got the best of me, and I had to know what some other pieces I sold were worth today. According to the records, a plate I sold for $5000 sold for over $17,000 and a punch set that brought me $4500 listed near $20,000. I wanted to quit looking. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not sorry I sold these pieces. After all, the profits were quickly reinvested and I’ve kept my money moving and compounding. I was more upset I haven’t kept current on their prices. You see, if I passed a great piece because I wasn’t prepared by staying current on prices, this could have been my misfortune. You can be assured that Rare Carnival Glass will be added to the What’s Hot List, and I’ve learned a lesson. But remember, not all Carnival Glass is desirable. Look for pastel colors and unusual pieces. Vintage pieces in red will definitely make you a happy camper if you come across them. Today’s Photo: A rare Fenton 3-Toed Bowl in Grape & Cable Pattern. This bowl is in the Showroom and Museum of Replacement’s, Ltd. Put a Turbo Charge on your Antique & Collectible Treasure Hunting Skills. Get FREE MENTORING. Learn the Fine Art and Antique Industry Insider Secrets that can help you make money trading in these treasures. Then Learn to Grow Your Money Exponentially Buying and Selling only Antiques, Fine Art, and Collectibles with Daryle’s Strategic Business Plan. Our Members are Newbies to Seasoned Dealers, making more money than they thought possible. Join Daryle Lambert’s 31 Club, today. My 220 page book, 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles is FREE with your membership. Join Today! Check out the new Paintings and new items in our Gallery and Marketplace here.
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Daryle Lambert's 31 Club Blog
We’ve covered many topics over the last year, and even though each day I’d like to present something new, it’s just as important to keep up to date on subjects already discussed. One of these is Carnival Glass, particularly the rare pieces. This fine glass appears to be making a comeback and headed for greater heights. Good Carnival Glass can no longer can be purchased for hundreds of dollars; today it will likely take thousands. This is like the start of a new market for many people, and the younger collectors seem to be drawn to Carnival Glass, because as you know, it was known as the poor man's Tiffany. No more however; certain more rare pieces are being elevated to the price ranges of some Tiffany. Wouldn't you want to know which pieces have high values? I am glad to share my knowledge about Carnival Glass but if you’re going to be truly knowledgeable, it’s important to have a book that will help educate you. I have only recommended you buy a few books, and even then, I’ve given you places that you could used books at reasonable prices. If you want to be knowledgeable about Carnival Glass, the one you need to get quickly is the Standard Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass by Bill Edwards. It’s a must if you plan to make big money in this business. This one book will give you almost everything you need to know about this glass. It gives a very complete price guide in the back, and all you need to do is see if these prices have changed. Don't be surprised if you’re looking through a house sale or auction sale and see a Carnival Ice Cream Bowl by Northfield in the Peacock at the Urn pattern. It’s only 10” wide but carries a hefty price if it’s found in the Aqua opalescent glass. Are you ready for this? From the old Bill Edward’s book, the Standard Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass, this piece is priced at $31,000. What might that price be today? Most people who still have Carnival Glass and aren't collectors have no idea it could be as valuable as it is. This glass used to be a give-away piece at grocery stores or gas stations. Someone who owns these pieces today could have received it from their mother or aunt and it’s been tucked away ever since. A bowl could easily be found for under $25.00 at house sales. It’s one of my greatest pleasures to receive an auction list or a list of items selling at an estate or house sale from a member and to be able to tell them there are real treasures on that list. This happened yesterday when a member sent me a list from an auction he was planning to attend, and lo and behold – a very special piece of Carnival Glass was on that list. I was stunned to see it had an estimate of only $100. This piece, in the right selling venue, could easily bring $1,200 or more. Hopefully, our member will be the lucky buyer of this fine piece. I previously wrote about a collection of Carnival Glass our member, Cecil, purchased and he called the other day and shared his results. He informed me that his entire investment has been recouped with the sale of only three or four pieces. He still has most of the better pieces and when he sells them, he should be able to put several thousand dollars in his pocket. Carnival Glass is truly one of the real treasures we should keep our eye out for as we continue our journey together. Put a Turbo Charge on your Art, Antique & Collectible Treasure Hunting Skills with FREE MENTORING from Daryle Lambert. Learn Inside the Industry Secrets to help you Profitin this Business.
Then Learn to Grow Your Money Exponentially Buying and Selling only Antiques, Fine Art, and Collectibles with Daryle's Strategic Business Program.
My 220 page book, 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles is FREE with your membership. Join Today!
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Daryle Lambert's 31 Club Blog I'd like to share this news story recently released about our breakthrough program for antique and art dealers or anyone trading in this market.
Breakthrough Program for Antique Traders Announced by 31 Club. Chicago, Illinois--August 3, 2008 --Daryle Lambert, founder of the antique and fine art industry’s only club whose members learn about antiques and art, learn savvy skills in buying and selling, and then learn to exponentially build up their personal finances from profits, has begun another break through program, and another first in the industry. 31 Club’s new Associate Program pays members 35% of the net profit when they partner with the club on high quality treasures they simply locate. In other words, the member finds it, 31 Club pays for it, markets and sells it, and the member earns 35% of the net profit without spending a penny of their own money.
“There isn’t another program in the Antique & Collectible or Fine Art Market that compares with 31 Club’s Associate Program,” says Lambert. “We’ve already had several members use this program to acquire fine art paintings they’ve found while out looking for other types of items.”
Lambert, author of 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles, founded the 31 Club after being urged to do so by many of his readers. Club members utilize the strategic investment plan Lambert writes about in his book and is revolutionizing the industry by offering its members a free education and free mentoring in the antiques & collectible industry, a gallery and marketplace for them to merchandise their items for a very small fee, and free advertising on the club’s website for items they’re interested in purchasing. Transactions between the member and the customer remain between them.
Charter club member, Cecil, who’s been dealing antiques for many years, speaks often to Lambert and recently used the Associate Program to purchase a historical document he stumbled upon, as well as a fine art painting. “This is the most exciting new program around,” he said of the Associates Program. “And I never miss one of Daryle’s Blogs.” Lambert writes a daily Blog, posted on the company.s website.(www.31corp.com) Having originated on Blogger, yesterday marked Lambert’s 365th day of consecutive blogs.
Lambert does much of his teaching through his blogs, and even seasoned professionals will pick up industry secrets or gain additional knowledge by reading them. We’ve got members who are new to the industry all they way to seasoned dealers,” says Lambert. “And I talk with all members who call me.”
Shared knowledge, a marketplace and a shared profit program sets 31 Club in a category by itself. www.31corp.com I hope you'll consider joining us. -- Daryle
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There is no doubt that it's crucial to keep your home office organized if you sell on eBay or anywhere else. This issue is such a challenge to so many that I've decided to cover it here but it will also be the upcoming theme of episode 24 of my online radio show.
Since my office actually looks like the one on the right ----->, I've decided to get help with this one!
Below is an outline that my friend and co-host Mitzi Swisher has put together on the subject. You can find her at Vintagegoodness.com
Organizing Your Home Business
One of the most difficult parts of running a business selling antiques and vintage collectibles from your home is, well, your home! You are given a finite amount of space to work with that is already full of your personal things, and somehow you are supposed to fit a business in there?!?
It can be done, if you have a plan. There are several factors to consider:
Inventory Space
What are you going to be selling? This is the single most important question, because the amount of space you are able to create in your home for storing inventory really dictates the answer. How much of your personal space are you able - and willing - to give up for your business?
Zones
Dividing your home into zones is the easiest way to tackle the problem. You will need to create 6 different work related areas:
Office Space - Desk, Filing Cabinets, Bookshelves, etc. - Command central, where you will spend a lot of your time!
Shipping - Storage for Supplies, Work Table - Having a permanent shipping area will save you so much time and headache! Think assembly line, with everything you need on a regular basis nearby - envelopes, boxes, packing materials, tape, etc.
Photography - Storage for Supplies, Work Table - Again, having a permanent photo area is a real time saver. Setting up and tearing down for taking photos or shipping packages is really worst case scenario. Sometimes it is unavoidable, if you just don't have the room, but it is something that you should really strive for - you'll thank me later, really!
Incoming Inventory - Shelves, Tables or other Storage - all the great stuff that is coming into your house has to land somewhere - preferably not all over your personal space!
Auction Inventory - Shelves, Tables or other Storage - If you are running online auctions, you need an area for holding those items that are currently listed. If they don't sell, then you will move them to your store inventory space while they wait for the right buyer.
Store Inventory - Shelves, Tables or other Storage - Usually a basement or garage, an area farther away from your main work area for long term storage. Shelves and storage bins or boxes will work for most things, except maybe paper items.
I know, it seems like a lot, and it is - but with creativity and a bit of sacrifice you can make it work!
Inventory Management
Once you have created space for your business, your next task is to establish the "flow". You need to be able to keep track of every item from the moment it enters your house to the moment it is on the way to its happy new owner!
Inventory Sheet - I know, paper is so 20th century... but really it is still the easiest way to organize your items. Each listing will have its own sheet and its own inventory number. On the sheet will be all the info you need to know - what the item is, size and weight, when you bought it, how much you paid for it, etc. You can also label each item with its item number.
Shelf Numbers / Box Numbers - Each shelf and box you use to store inventory will also have a number. When you move an item, the shelf or box number gets written on the inventory sheet. No more losing items!
Filing Cabinets - Of course over time you will build up hundreds - or thousands! - of inventory sheets, and they need to be organized so that you can find them when you need them. Filing cabinets are ideal - but binders or folders are an option if you are short on space.
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Mitzi
Thanks for reading AW.
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I'm happy to announce that I've been contracted to sell one of the
most important bronze collectibles to come on the market in quite some
time. It's an original work by French Romantic Artist Antoine-Louis
Barye (1796–1875), the foremost animal sculptor or animalier of the 19th century.
This
magnificent work of art stands 9ft tall, 13ft long, it weighs
approximately 4,700lbs. It's dated 1856 with a cold stamp which Barye
was known to use during this period.
This was inherited by my client whose father had purchased this from the estate collection of the well known art collector William T. Walters. Documentation of provenance is available for inspection.
As
you would imagine, original works of Barye have found their way into
the most prominent bronze sculpture collections in the world including
those of the Louvre, Musee d'Orsay & the Flagler Museum as well as
important private collections.
That said, you would have to
travel far and wide to find a Barye monument of this size anywhere, be
it the Louvre or any other display. So far, my extensive research has
not revealed a Barye bronze any larger than this and it could be the
largest in existence.
While it's not for everyone, this monument
would set the tone for entry into the finest estate, Equestrian
establishment, European Castle, and other such grand venues.
If
there's something that comes as close to being as stunning, then
perhaps it's the fact that the consignors are asking a very fair
$300,000 for this bold work. In my honest opinion that leaves room for
some incredible investment potential. If you think this work is a good
match for you, lets discuss it further, please reach me at Barye@auctionwally.com or phone me at 978-355-2094.
I'm
a licensed, bonded auctioneer in the state of Massachusetts, auction
license #2621. Of course, all monies collected may, and should be
placed in escrow until you have inspected the bronze and it's
provenance. I use only one escrow service, www.escrow.com, it is the most known escrow service on the Internet and the only one recognised by eBay and PayPal.
Form
of payment accepted are certified funds, wire transfer, Paypal, a
credit card processed through PayPal, personal check. All funds must
clear before release of the item.
Although the asking price is
$300,000, all serious offers will be considered. Should there be more
than one interested party at the asking price, the bronze will be
auctioned via a private auction process. I am the exclusive seller of
this bronze.
The current location of the item is in Miami Fl, and you will have to arrange for shipping.
Links to other famous Barye works:
http://www.flaglermuseum.us/assets/pdf/UntamedPressRelease.pdf
http://www.flaglermuseum.us/html/untamed.html
Please contact me with any questions you may have at 978-355-2094 or email me: Barye@Auctionwally.com
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Daryle Lambert's 31 ClubLearning Antique Treasure Hunting Skills to Build Personal Finances  You may be familiar with Vienna bronzes, but today I might surprise you with a real secret. When you talk to people about bronzes, they usually envision large 2' or more figurines that may sell for over $100,000. But, they often miss the smaller pieces that can be special in their own right. I’ve been buying, what are called “cold painted bronzes” for many years, most of them being dogs. These little treasures are bronze figures that are painted to look life like, and most of these pieces will have a foundry mark. Since I was a canine collector, these very life-like Vienna bronze sculptures appealed to me, and they were also easy to sell for better than average profits. These were small pieces that were less than 4 inches long, and I’d buy them for $2 to $10. I attended a sale and found five of these on a table, and if my memory serves me right, I think it cost me under $30. Once I was out of hearing range, I let out a huge howl. You see, I may have just bought 5 of these pieces knowing each one would return me at least $500. Here’s a few examples of the prices of these special treasures: Braye Bull 11 ¾ inches $3450, Bergman Arabs 8 inches $1540. Fredericks bronzes can sell for over $50,000. Mene 13 inch dog $$3500 and Wien animals from $500 up. The prices for these bronzes are usually very friendly when you find them at garage sales or estate sales. Figurines marked by Bergman bring in thousands of dollars in today’s market, and are a real find. If you find one of these, and it’s real, you can be assured you have found treasure. But, all of this is not the real secret I had in mind for you today. What do you do with a piece you find marked NAM GREB? You grab it and don’t let it go. Why? The secret of NAM GREB: Most of us who do something that is a little naughty want to hide it. Often times, this hold true in art as well. You see the Bergman Company was a well established company who made quality bronzes, but they also wanted to step out and make some erotic pieces for their customers. So, not to smear their image, they marked these erotic pieces with the name of Bergman spelled backwards: NAM GREB. Often these erotic pieces were hinged, but when you looked at them they looked very conventional. However, when you opened them up, there was usually a nude woman standing there in front of you. One is a mummy opening to a nude lady. This little beauty is worth close to $5,000. I once found one of these priced at about $800. I purchased it and then sold it for close to $5,000. Now you know the secret, and may good fortune smile upon you. Learn Antique & Collectible Treasure Hunting Skills and Put a Turbo Charge on your money making skills. Join Me at the 31 Club and get FREE Mentoring.
You'll Learn Inside the Industry Secrets that help you increase your profits. Then Learn to Grow Your Money Exponentially, Buying and Selling only Antiques, Fine Art, and Collectibles with the Strategic Plan 31 Club Members follow. Our Members are Newbies to Seasoned Dealers, making more money than they thought possible. Join today.My 220 page book, 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles is FREE with your membership. Join Today!View the 31 Gallery & Marketplace here.
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Learn to Buy and Sell Fine Art, Antiques & Collectibles and Build Personal Cash Reserves Daryle Lambert's 31 Club  Rare Daum Nancy Roulot signed 9" Vase available at 31 Gallery & MarketplaceWhat is your passion? In the Antique & Fine Art Business, this is very important to know if you want to be successful. Over time, my passions have changed along with my collections. As a child, I started collecting coins and when I sold the collection, it paid for my college education. This was a true blessing because I already had a wife and child at the time. I later developed a passion for Griswold cast iron, and when it came time to buy a house, the sale of my Griswold collection provided for the down payment. Since then, I have collected, if you want to call it collecting, many things. In reality, I’ve been able to keep beautiful things until I sold them at a price I was satisfied with. My latest passion is for Fine Art, because it is the most difficult to master. I spend several hours a week just studying in the direction I want my passion in art to go. For example, I'm most interested in Kentucky artists and regional art. But don't misunderstand me, everything in my house, with the exception of my wife and son, are for sale for the right price. For example, my two Patty Thum paintings, that happen to be the only paintings I’ve brought home that my wife likes, could cost you a pretty penny, but they are for sale for the right price. But, there’s been one passion that’s stayed with me for many years and that is Daum Nancy Glass. I fell in love with this art glass the first time I saw it. I particularly like the enameled acid etched pieces, and I look for these. Over the years, I have always kept a few pieces of this glass in my home, even though I have owned many that have been sold. I prefer Daum Nancy Glass to Galle, and I think the artistry of Daum is much better than Galle. Financially speaking, Daum Nancy has been fantastic for me, and it can be for you too, once you become knowledgeable about it. One Daum vase I owned made the cover of the Cincinnati At Galleries sales catalog one year. It was a large piece of a winter scene depicting snow blanketing the ground with leafless birch trees filled with blackbirds. If I remember correctly, this vase brought over $15,000. Today, however, we have to be careful about reproductions or outright fakes, but with Daum Nancy this is fairly easy. First look at as many pieces of the real thing as you can. This is easily done by visiting good Antique Shows. One of the greatest pieces to keep your eye out for are the Daum Nancy 1 inch to 2 inch range Miniatures, decorated with winter scenes and some flowers. I have sold these little beauties for over $2,500 and usually never pay more than $500 for them. “Glass Art Nouveau to Art Deco” by Victor Arwas is a great book you might want to have. I’m sure there are many other books out there, but I have this one. Books on Glass, Antiques and Art are a must if you want to expand your knowledge in this field. It’s not necessary to purchase new books. I buy used, and it enables me to buy many books. Whatever older book you’re looking for, chances are you can find it used on Amazon.com. Learn Antique & Collectible Treasure Hunting Skills and Put a Turbo Charge on your money making skills. Join Me at the 31 Club and get FREE Mentoring.
You'll Learn Inside the Industry Secrets that help you increase your profits. Then Learn to Grow Your Money Exponentially, Buying and Selling only Antiques, Fine Art, and Collectibles with the Strategic Plan 31 Club Members follow. Our Members are Newbies to Seasoned Dealers, making more money than they thought possible. Join today.My 220 page book, 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles is FREE with your membership. Join Today!Check out the new Paintings and new items in our Gallery and Marketplace here.
Daum Nancy LINKS:
Passage Arts has some fine examples of Daum Nancy http://www.arts1900.nl/Fransglasindexpagina.htmlGoogle Images: Daum Nancy
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Daryle Lambert's 31 Club Building Up Personal Cash Reserves Trading in Antiques, Collectibles & Fine Art  The 1870 Enterprise No. 3 antique coffee grinder sold on eBay for $870
If you have a flair for the extravagant, why are you using an inexpensive coffee grinder on that very expensive gourmet coffee you just purchased? With a Starbucks on every corner, and their top of the line coffee beans available in several supermarkets, don’t you think your house should be equipped with the most expensive grinder you could find? You won’t find these grinders in stores like Macy’s, Nordstrom’s or Neiman Marcus, however. You’ll find them in Antique Shops and at Farm Sales.
The home grinders rolled out around 1894, and even though they lasted for just a short time, they had a pronounced impact on daily living. Grinders were all but forgotten by the 1940’s, but the love for coffee has since then been renewed, and most people can’t get through a day without a cup. Since Starbucks came around, I believe in the 1980’s, coffee connoisseurs are no longer satisfied with making their daily brew from coffee already ground in a can.
So how expensive can antique coffee grinders run?
If you have a flair for the extravagant, why are you using an inexpensive coffee grinder on that very expensive gourmet coffee you just purchased? With a Starbucks on every corner, and their top of the line coffee beans available in several supermarkets, don’t you think your house should be equipped with the most expensive grinder you could find? You won’t find these grinders in stores like Macy’s, Nordstrom’s or Neiman Marcus, however. You’ll find them in Antique Shops and at Farm Sales. The home grinders rolled out around 1894, and even though they lasted for just a short time, they had a pronounced impact on daily living. Grinders were all but forgotten by the 1940’s, but the love for coffee has since then been renewed, and most people can’t get through a day without a cup. Since Starbucks came around, I believe in the 1980’s, coffee connoisseurs are no longer satisfied with making their daily brew from coffee already ground in a can. So how expensive can antique coffee grinders run? These simple items have become very collectible, and people are paying top dollar for the rare ones. The Enterprise No. 12, with an eagle finial and a painted decal may bring over $5,000 today. Now, that should grind some serious coffee. And, there are others to watch for as well. I’ve talked about Griswold cast iron in past blogs, but did you know Griswold made a coffee grinder that is one of their most rare pieces? At one time, I had one of the largest collections of Griswold in the South, but I never found the coffee grinder. The most popular grinders are the Enterprise grinders. The no. 9 will bring over $1,500 while the Enterprise Mfg. Co. Philadelphia grinder should net you a hefty $1,750 or more. You might have seen coffee grinders at sales you attended but never gave them a second thought. Even the small wooden ones can bring in a fair amount of money, if they have writing on them. Grinders with advertising written on them will be another plus for any grinder. You just woke up and smelled the coffee. These grinders are real treasures. Keep your eyes open for these special items when you attend garage sales, estate sales and auctions. A collector will be glad you found one. Put a Turbo Charge on your Antique & Collectible Treasure Hunting Skills. Join Daryle Lambert's 31 Club.
Get FREE MENTORING. Learn the Fine Art and Antique Industry Insider Secrets that can help you make money trading in these treasures. Then Learn to Grow Your Money Exponentially Buying and Selling only Antiques, Fine Art, and Collectibles with Daryle's Strategic Business Plan. Our Members are Newbies to Seasoned Dealers, making more money than they thought possible. Join Daryle Lambert's 31 Club, today.My 220 page book, 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles is FREE with your membership. Join Today!Check out the new Paintings and new items in our Gallery and Marketplace here.
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Hello to all Recently we had to place a very dear friend of ours in the Nursing Home, and was left in charge of his residence and belongings, sale of his property etc. This man's home was chuck full of antiques and collectables. One Item in particular I would apprectiate any information on. This piece I am not sure if it is lead or silver, but is what I believe to be a tray for a Pipe or tobacco. It has an oblong shape kind of like a kidney bean, and has a raised picture of a man smoking a long pipe with smoke swirling around him. On the bottom of the tray is a raised marking of a four leaf clover. If anyone is familiar with this item and has any information about an item as such I would greatly appreciate it!
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Daryle Lambert's 31 Club BlogLearn to Increase your Net Worth Trading Fine Art, Antiques & Collectibles with 31 Club Why has the price of good art continued to rise regardless of what the economy does? If you’re like me, you might have wondered why this is true. I have seen the figures, and it’s evident that good art has been the best investment over the years, surpassing most other types of financial investments. When I see paintings selling for 250 Million or more, I can’t help but believe this is true. “Follow the growing trends,” was one of the first lessons I learned as a stockbroker, so in applying this to the Antique and Fine Art field, you’d have to say the trend is definitely up, and that’s where we should be dealing. I have encouraged all our members to study and do research on art and artists that interest them. Personally, I have made more money with my art purchases than from any other items. This being so, I suggest you spend the time necessary to educate yourself in the field of art. This doesn't mean for you to abandon all you other research, but to include it whether or not it’s your favorite area. I try to be familiar with a great number of artists, but I spend extra amounts of time studying groups of artists, such as Kentucky Artists or Artists of the West. Choose whatever interests you most. So why is good art selling at the skyrocketing prices it does? I think I might have partly figured one reason after I attended a very large Art Show yesterday. As I walked through booth after booth, I realized all the works seemed the same to me. There were lots of large canvases and bright colors, but one just faded into the next. Then I had a strange thought: These must be props for department store windows. Sounds crazy, I know. I guess what I was really thinking was that these pieces were so very commercial and lacking in artistic mastery. Nothing made me say, Wow! The pieces selling at this large art show had selling prices from $500-$3,000 and I truly believe if someone tried to re-sell one of these a year from now, they’d be lucky to sell it for $150. Then a thought hit me. Where are we going to get great works of art in the future? The lack of contemporary works to appreciate in the future or the lack of works that will be sought after by future collectors was evident to me. It will have to be from the secondary markets. This only reinforced my belief in the trend showing the prices of good art, purchased in the secondary markets, escalating with no end in sight. This is also why we should pursue good artwork to sell. I hope you won't think this is just an old man’s opinion. Good art will last over time, but bad art will always be bad art. What does an up trend in the art market mean for 31 Club Members? Your time spent becoming knowledgeable in the art area will be time well spent and profitable. Having said that, below you’ll find some general rules and guidelines for buying and selling fine art. 5 General Rules to Buying and Selling Paintings and Fine Art
1. Oil Paintings, as a rule, bring the most money. 2. Size matters. Larger paintings usually bring the most money, but not always. 3. Watercolor Paintings and Drawings follow oil paintings for value in that order. Prints are usually last in value. 4. The Artist’s record of sales prices is very important, and his mark (the highest price paid for one of his pieces) will usually be very important in the future prices for his work. 5. Buy the best art you can afford. Remember, these are general rules, and with any rule, there are always exceptions. Keep this in mind as a guideline and always do your research. The secondary market for high quality artworks is where you and I can affect our future plans in the art and antique business most. When we buy the best art we can afford, we will always have customers. It may take a little more time to present a piece to the point where a customer will see it, but when he does, he will pay the asking price. This is the function of the 31 Club Gallery and Marketplace. Over the last couple of weeks, we sold a $5,000 painting and a vase for $3,750. Now is the time to start having the marketplace represent your quality pieces, because buyers are searching our site for good works of art and other high quality antiques & collectibles. Put a Turbo Charge on your Antique & Collectible Treasure Hunting Skills. Join Daryle Lambert's 31 Club.
Get FREE MENTORING. Learn the Fine Art and Antique Industry Insider Secrets that can help you make money trading in these treasures. Then Learn to Grow Your Money Exponentially Buying and Selling only Antiques, Fine Art, and Collectibles with Daryle's Strategic Business Plan. Our Members are Newbies to Seasoned Dealers, making more money than they thought possible. Join Daryle Lambert's 31 Club, today.My 220 page book, 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles is FREE with your membership. Join Today!Check out the new Paintings and new items in our Gallery and Marketplace here.
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Hello Everyone,
I just want to let folks know that episode 22 of the Auctionwally Show will be airing live today, this Sunday Afternoon at 2p EST.
You can call in and ask a question, comment or even plug your website or item for sale!
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Daryle Lambert's 31 Club Blog.Learn to Build Up Personal Finances Trading Antiques, Collectibles, & Fine Art  I found this Yellow Ware Bowl stashed under a table at a garage sale. It's now available at 31 Marketplace.
You don't find the pot at the end of the rainbow every day, but you can still find some sunshine. This happened to me today. Still missing my little dog, I was struggling to get moving yesterday. Thankfully, 31 Club Member, Marsha, called me about noon and asked if I’d like to go with her to a few garage sales. I knew I had to get out of the house and helping Marsha would fill me with good cheer, so off I went. At the first sale, It didn't take us long to realize that the sale had items from an emptied booth from an antique mall. The owner didn’t even bother to take her sale labels off the items. We looked and came away with a piece of Griswold cast iron for $5 that should bring $15-$20; nothing to write home about. But there was an Ironstone platter I wanted to get home and check out. It was very large for a platter and extremely heavy. After checking prices at home, today I’m asking Marsha to go back to the sale and buy it. The price was $100, and I feel sure no one will have purchased it at the asking price. If I’m right, we may even buy it for less than $100. I figure that it’s worth $400-$500. The next sale was very interesting. The lady had some very unusually cat items which included jewelry, change purses and even a Garfield the Cat telephone. We were able to pick these pieces up for under a dollar each, and I figure they will bring at least $5 each, if not more so, we just added another $25 or $30 to our profits to fund other purchases. But, we weren't though with this sale yet. I spotted a great print from the Napa Valley. The asking price was $20, so we passed on it and headed out toward the car. One of the assistants was following us, and I was telling her about the 31 Club. Before we reached the street, I mentioned that there was a print we would buy for $10, | |
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