Items To look for in an Estate Sale

WALKING INTO AN ESTATE SALE  feels like entering a private time capsule where decades of personal history with individual taste, and forgotten craftsmanship are displayed. 

 As the Gen Y crowd start setting up their own homes, they are discovering a way to find high-quality goods made from superior materials long before the era of cheap furniture and plastic appliances.  These shoppers have learned that estate sales offer a rare opportunity to purchase real hardwoods, solid metals, and authentic vintage accents at a fraction of modern retail prices.

Whether you are looking to flip valuable collectibles for a profit or source durable, timeless pieces for your own home, knowing what to look for makes all the difference. The following items are hot right now ......

MID-CENTURY FURNITURE -  Typically from the 60's and 70's, mid-twentieth century furniture can be found by iconic designers or manufactured with solid walnut, teak, and rosewood. 

CAST IRON COOKWARE - Cookware made by historic foundries like Griswold, Wagner, and Favorite Stove holds enormous appeal for home chefs and vintage kitchenware collectors

STERLING SILVER - Solid sterling silver flatware sets, tea services, and serving trays are eagerly sought after by antique lovers.  As the silver values escalate almost daily,   precious metal investors are always on the lookout for guaranteed melt value. 

JEWELRY - Shoppers frequently head straight for the master bedroom to inspect jewelry, whether solid gold, precious gemstones, watches or high-end costume.  Makers like Trifari, Haskell, and Weiss can fetch hundreds of dollars among fashion collectors.

PYREX, CORNING WARE, AND ANCHOR HOCKING GLASSWARE - Colorful, patterned  bakeware from the 1950s through the 1980s has developed a massive, passionate global fanbase.  Many collectors like to display them in vintage kitchens.

RETRO AUDIO GEAR AND TURNTABLES - Audiophiles hunt for 1970s stereo receivers, vacuum tube amplifiers, and heavy turntables built by Marantz, Pioneer, and McIntosh. These sound systems produce a rich audio quality that Bluetooth speakers struggle to replicate and are highly sought after.

At ESTATE SALES OF VIRGINIA we invite you to experience the VERY BEST  sales in all of the 757.  Visit us at our next sale to find your very own TREASURE!