Newbie Eastdutchess

Hi I’m very new to collecting and understanding value of antiques. I have always found vintage and antiques incredibly intriguing.. I learned this appreciation from my nana and her passion.. I’m now an artist ( past teacher) and find the stories behind the pieces just as fascinating.
Thank you.

 

welcome...........
my daughter is now a teacher ( past artist..)
guess it can go both ways !!

 

Welcome eastdutchess, from a European Dutchess.

 

I’m not sure how you ask question. Have teacups no idea how to figure out value?
I think once a teacher or artist you take with you. Her classroom very lucky to have her..

I also have lots of vintage costume jewelry . Not a clue

 

You select a forum from the links below, for instance for the teacups you pick 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain. Then you post a thread just like you posted this one, using the button at the top of the page.
It doesn't have to be perfect straight away, we will help you along.

https://www.antiquers.com/forums/#antique-forums.7

This is the one for your teacups:
https://www.antiquers.com/forums/pottery-glass-and-porcelain.14/

And this one for jewelry:
https://www.antiquers.com/forums/jewelry.20/

 

You might want to copy and save this for reference for a while....it helps when you're new!!!

For Future reference, when posting images:

Each image MUST be UNDER 1 MB....
There are instructions on site here on how to reduce the size of your image, if that is the problem......you are allowed up to 10 images per post!!! Here are some links to the instructions:

Try emailing them to yourself as "medium" size, they should then be under 1 MB!

If on the computer:
https://www.antiquers.com/threads/posting-a-thread-and-uploading-pictures.15990/

If on an iPhone:
https://www.antiquers.com/threads/resizing-photos-on-i-phone.35097/

And if on an Android phone:
https://www.antiquers.com/threads/using-an-android-phone-for-pics-on-antiquers.41709/

As an added note, when you have your photos LISTED, BUT BEFORE you hit POST, please click on the wording that says to "INSERT EVERY IMAGE AS FULL IMAGE" !! That way, we're not clicking on little thumbnails, but get to see all of the images full sized!! Thanks! Remember, it takes a bit for MOST new members to get the hang of it, but it's really quite simple once you get used to it!!!" If you still have questions, DON'T hesitate to ASK!!!!

This is not a valuation site....but we can help u figure them out and point you in the right direction...

We will require information though....

where did u get the item
where are you located
what if anything do u already know about the item
size please.......and clear shots on a neutral background...

help us....to help you !!...

 

Welcome!