It’s time to go rummaging through the attic.
Curious what top dollar items could be hiding in your grandma’s house?
“Oyster plates are wildly expensive.
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Some go for upwards of $1,000 a pop.
This valuable pottery has seen a resurgence in recent years, and is a favorite of collectors.
Or go pure kitsch and just decorate with a whole set of it,” says Chamlee.
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But that doesn’t mean its primary value is monetary.
Sometimes I use them even to feed the cat.
I truly believe in using everything daily because nothing is too precious."
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Laboratory Beakers
Valuable items can be unassuming, like vintage glassware that once served a functional purpose.
Droptini added rope to the vintage Italian wine jar she acquired.
This one is staying in my personal collection for the foreseeable future," says Droptini.
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Not only is it stylish, but its also functional.
But a beautifully crafted box could be worth hundreds of dollars.
It even has its original lock and key!," says Droptini.
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She now uses it to stash remotes and other items she wants hidden out of sight.
Needlepoint
Did your grandmother spend her timeneedlepointing canvasesthat never made it to a finished product?
These vintage works of art are the perfect opportunity to create your own high quality pillow or upholstery.
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And, if you bought a finished needlepoint retail, it could run into the hundreds of dollars.
“I remember visiting my grandmother and always seeing her working on a needlepoint canvas.
“I was gifted a box of assorted china pieces from my grandmother’s collection,” says Davis.
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