There may be a surprise cash cow in your curiosity cabinet.
With a deep love forkeepsakes and heirlooms, its no secret that Southerners are the sentimental sort.
We cherish the trinkets left to us by grandparents and rejoice in a good vintage find from theantique store.
Credit:Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
But other mementos might surprise you with their sneaky value.
In some cases, theyre willing to pay a pretty penny, too.
Now, were not saying that you should start sellingfamily heirloomsand well-loved novelties willy-nilly.
Credit: Hector Sanchez
Still, its nice to know that you have hot commodities in your possession.
She’s even seen a pair of candlesticks go for up to $100,000.
Other types of stemmed glassware could be worth a good bit, too.
Credit:Magdalena Niemczyk - ElanArt/Getty
Silver Baby Rattles
Don’t count an old baby rattle out from your collection of good silver.
Takegood careof this silver tchotchke, and you’ve got something of real value on your hands.
Use listings on resale sites to get an idea of how much yours might be worth.
Ceramic Christmas Trees
Full of holiday spirit,vintage ceramic treesare another golden egg.
Those have become highly collectible," says Mathews.
Other figurine brands like Department 56 and Buyers' Choice do well, too.
Many antique shoppers, like Mathews, want in on the cookie jar action, too.
Angel Figurines
Southern grandmothers can’t seem to get enough of all things angels.
Years later, their grandchildren will be thanking the heavens for it.
Oyster Plates
Coastal dwellers in particular are well acquainted with this old school platter style.
Nowadays, vintageornate disheswith indents for oysters on the half shell don’t run cheap.
Intricately framed antique mirrors can be worth a fortune.
A 4-foot-by-2-foot Philippe can go for $1,800 to $2,500, Mathews says.
Beaded Purses
Everyone knows thatdesigner handbagsare valuable.
Vintage beaded handbags might also be worth more money than they can carryembroidered ones, too.
Some of the antique beaded purses sold by on Etsy are worth hundreds of dollars.
On resale sites, a set of vases may multiply their value.
If you were to bear to part with one ofthese trinkets, we promise youll be paid handsomely.
Just check that there are no misplaced miniature heirlooms tucked away in there first.
Madame Alexander Dolls
Vintage dolls are highly desirable in second-hand circles.
Some of the rarer Beanie Babies and Pokemon cards could be worth something.
Heckeven your creepy old Furby could start ahuge bidding waron eBay.
We wouldn’t want Mama’s whimsical investment to go unappreciated.
Listings for hundreds and thousands of dollars should do the trick.
bring up the book up to its publishers page and look up the info there.
You could have a rare edition thats worth hundreds or thousands of dollars on your hand.
But dont throw away your musical instrument.
A used Steinway piano, for example, can surpass $100,000.
Obanla E.Madame Alexander Dolls Value.
Published June 16, 2022.
Park Avenue Pianos | Steinway Piano Reseller.All Pre-Owned | Used Steinway Pianos.
