I had the best day yesterday! My Mom had cut out an article from the newspaper over a year ago. It was an article about the town of Allen Michigan being the antique capital of Michigan. It's no secret that Mom and I love to go antiquing! Allen is about 100 miles from us but we decided to make a day trip and head on over there. This town was amazing! They have about 8 antique malls with hundreds and hundreds of dealers. There is no way you can see it all in one day. We spent the majority of the day in only 2 malls. We didn't see nearly all of it.
The top photo shows the treasures that I found. Many of you know that I collect Royal Copley bird pottery. I rarely find any pieces in antiques malls that are in my price range. I suspect this is because dealers know the value of them. Most pieces I buy on Ebay. But much to my surprise I actually found 8 pieces that I was thrilled with. See the two large pheasants on the top shelf? I got them for $20 for the pair and they are valued at $60. And see the red bird with the planter on the bottom left? I found him for $20 and he's valued at $80! The rest of the pieces I picked up for anywhere from $4 to $12 each and they range in value from $20 to $45.
There is just something about the thrill of the hunt that makes this so fun. Can't wait to go back to Allen Michigan again!
6 comments:
What fun, I love antiquing too. I'm glad you were so successful in finding the pieces you love. Your collection is very pretty.
Those are nice! I especially like the pheasants.
Great fun! I love, love finding deals like that but there's not really anywhere around here that haven't jacked the prices up.
Congrats on your finds!
I just love your bird collection and glad you were able to find addt'l pieces that you love!
Congratulations on the good buys.
I always love when I find something at the antique store that I love AND it's in my price range.
I collect watches and first generation Fiestaware. I also look for old farmhouse kitchenware, but in Florida that is hard to find. Most of the antique stores here specialize in Victorian-type antiques.
Your collection is expanding!! Good finds, Jessica!
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