Vintage Figurine

Often, the acquisition of a single vintage figurine is the start of a quest for others like it and the passion for collecting these beautiful items is ignited. Finding the perfect piece is easier if you have a family member who has collected figurines over the years. Sometimes family estates provide a wealth of these knick-knacks that are knocked down in price or even placed in the ‘free’ box.  Take advantage of these offerings at garage sales or second hand stores to find items in your selected category. Flea markets will sometimes include stalls that market items such as figurines. Today, you will find an extensive range being sold directly on the Internet.

Displaying figurines

There are a number of ways to display a vintage figurine. The choice will depend on the size of your collection and the lifestyle you follow. A small figurine or two can be placed at the base of lamp or in a potted plant.  Imagine a pixie perched on the maidenhair fern that hangs from a plant holder. A larger collection may be placed in a vintage curio cabinet.  Some collectors choose to house collectibles in specially designed units, sometimes with lighting designed to showcase the prime pieces of the collection.

Determining the value of figurines

The value of a specific vintage figurine may be inestimable, because the owner is attached to the piece for sentimental reasons.  However, as with any collectible category, figurines have a price of what the collector is willing to pay for the piece. There are published price guides that can help you avoid overly inflated prices. However, if a serious collector finds a much desired piece in mint condition, the price guide is likely to be ignored. Some popular favorites include Gorham, Lefton, Lowell Davis, Wade, Fitz and Floyd and Precious Moments.