8 Antiques Worth Money & A Second Look

Novelty Barware

While many barware sets have value, it's usually in the range of $20 to $100. It all depends on the materials and style. However, if you have a novelty barware item, it may be worth more.

Hunting Decoys

You've probably seen those wooden ducks sitting in antique shops (or on your grandpa's mantel). These aren't just decorations; they're hunting decoys, which were once used to help attract game.

Depression Glass

While many barware sets have value, it's usually in the range of $20 to $100. It all depends on the materials and style. However, if you have a novelty barware item, it may be worth more.

Original Paintings

There's a lot of variation in the paintings you find in attics and thrift stores. Some look like a second grader made them, but others can be the work of skilled artists. Some are extremely valuable, too.

Old Postcards

Before you toss that old postcard collection from when you were a kid, take a quick look at what it includes. The value of old postcards depends on a number of factors, but certain designs can be highly collectible.

Barber Chairs

You might be surprised by the value of antique barber chairs. There are several different types of antique barber chairs in existence, but the Koken brand is especially valuable.

Old Clocks

Rare antique clocks can be worth $100,000 or more, but even more common clocks are worth money. Clocks representing a specific era and decorating style, such as Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern.

Cast-Iron Doorstops

Doorstops have a useful purpose, but in the age of air conditioning, many have been packed away in attics and basements. If you happen to have a cast-iron doorstop in a charming shape, you may be holding onto a fortune.

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