Top tips and advice from TV expert Michael Hogben pointing you in the right direction to spot tomorrow's generation of antique collectibles. From 1950's utility furniture and glassware, Charles and Ray Eames furniture, to the first digital watches and mobile phones, designer sunglasses to 1950s pottery this is an essential guide to what's to become collectable in the world of antiques.
Michael hand-picked 101 items that he thinks will be the collectibles of the future. Included for each featured items is its background, a list of things to look out for and what price you should expect to pay.
Michael also includes his 'top tips' on where to source them, finding the best examples and how to spot the fakes. He also tells you how to keep the items in top condition to retain their beauty and value.
A excellent book to have laying on your coffee table - pick it up and open to any page and you'll find something of interest.
Here's an extract from the book
My wife Lesley is an avid collector of 19th-century cranberry glass. A few years ago it was becoming obvious that the collection was growing out of its show cabinet. It wasn't until an impressive five-branch cranberry glass epergne was up for auction at £700-£900 that she thought of selling anything from her treasured collection.
Within days, 15 early-day purchases from Lesley's collection were entered into my next auction. Each of the pieces up for auction had cost no more than £25. With my help Lesley raised just over ¢1,000 and became the proud owner of the cranberry glass epergne which has adorned our dining table for a good many years now.
Read Michael Hogben's biography
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