Resources

Researching Antiques and Collectibles: Appraisal:  https://guides.bpl.org/researchantiques/appraisal

Antique Collecting for Beginners Guide – Curio (July 3, 2025): A comprehensive guide on finding, identifying & valuing antiques Real Simple+9Decorative Fair+9Architectural Digest+9Decorative Fair+3Curio+3westportlibrary.libguides.com+3

A Beginner’s Guide to Antiques – Decorative Fair (Apr 14, 2022): Tips on what to collect, where to find it, and how to build a valuable collection Decorative Fair

How to Start Collecting Antiques: A Beginner's Guide – Bellamy's World (10 months ago): Outlines smart buying, record-keeping, provenance, and community building bellamysworld.com

Treasure Hunting 101: Your Beginner’s Guide to Antique Shopping – The Antiqued Journey (Feb 2024): Practical tips for navigating shops, estate sales, and getting the best deals Financial Times+2The Antiqued Journey+2Dabbling & Decorating+2

7 Expert Tips to Ensure Your Vintage Buys Only Increase in Value – Homes & Gardens (June 27, 2025): Advice on provenance, craftsmanship, collectible eras, and maintenance homesandgardens.com

An Insider's Guide to Collecting Antiquities (and Dodging Knock‑offs) – Financial Times (Apr 2025): How to ethically collect antiquities, focusing on provenance, legality, and expert dealers Financial Times

What Should You Look for in American Antiques? – Southern Living (June 11, 2024): Overview of American styles from colonial to Arts & Crafts, plus care tips Southern Living