Any one know their Breyer horses? Shiloh?

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  1. mymysharona43

    mymysharona43 Well-Known Member

    curious about them prices are all over the place
     
    mymysharona43, May 9, 2015
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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    No clue but I bought them for my Uncle in the late 60s as a pre-teen cause he loved them...with my meager pennies scared up from bottle returns, etc. at that. :)
     
    KingofThings, May 10, 2015
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  3. 42Skeezix

    42Skeezix Moderator Moderator

    Look for models in odd colors like blue (Wedgwood), shaded blue (Copenhagen), and Metalics silver and gold. These are all special "Club" finishes and bring BIG BIG bucks. Also Woodtone finish pieces are desirable. Early Breyers have a gloss finish. That usually means money. Beyond that it gets a bit esoteric.

    As a dealer these are the rule of thumb tips I've kept under my hat concerning Breyers.

    There are some very thorough books on the subject too.

    If you have just one and want to pin down EXACTLY which one it is...forget it. They used the same molds with different color ways for years and years, each minor variation in finish garnering a new number in the catalog. Finding just one or two without any Breyer background could drive you nuts. Believe me..I know. If you scored a collection or some such, or are just interested in Breyers I would recommend an investment in one of those books I mentioned.

    Breyer collectors do qualify for the moniker "Fanatical."
     
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  4. 42Skeezix

    42Skeezix Moderator Moderator

    OK I made a mistake. Those odd colors aren't "club" issues. They were "Decorator" colors released in the early sixties that never became popular thus on the market for a very short while. Some of these odd colored pieces can easily sell for $3000+.

    Special "Breyer Convention" issues are also dearly sought.

    There are also a couple of highly respected artists that do custom finishes on Breyers.
     
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  5. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    WOW! Don't think I got this type for my Uncle but I wonder.....
     
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    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

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  7. mymysharona43

    mymysharona43 Well-Known Member

    Thanks Don and Clutteredc
    Sorry been mother's dayin and 4 year birthday too
    Some look very similar and see what you mean about the variances and there's no shortage of them... Oh boy
     
    mymysharona43, May 10, 2015
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  8. spirit-of-shiloh

    spirit-of-shiloh Well-Known Member

    Hi sharona....I never got into serious collecting of Breyer horses, only picked up a few thaat resembled my own horsies. Its a very popular hobby. Believe it or not, some collectors actually SHOW their Breyers like a real horse show,LOL.:D
     
    spirit-of-shiloh, May 11, 2015
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