Before the second world war people tended to buy things, look after them and keep them for ages. The nicest things were often used purely for display. It is relatively easy to find items from this period in excellent condition.

Post war, items were used, abused and junked. Finding items in good condition from this part of history is much more difficult, but the search can be rewarding.

Happy hunting.


Whatever items you choose to collect, when you've found them, be sure to take photographs of them so they can be traced should some miscreant deprive you of them. They are highly desirable.

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Useful Reference Books - Most can be found at AMAZON

Millers "Collecting The 1950's-Madeleine

Collectors guide to Art Deco-Mary Frank Gaston

Millers Art Deco checklist-Eric Knowles

Fifties Furniture-Leslie.A.Pina

Lamps 50's 60's-Jan Lindenburger

Mid Century Modern-Carla Greenburg

Millers Art Nouveau & Art Deco Buyers guide-Eric Knowles

Collect It magazine offers a wealth of information for collectors of almost anything.

More information at

www.collectit.co.uk

Visit The national vintage fishing tackle fair for a first class collection of fine tackle and nice helpful people. See forthcoming events for dates.

Tel. Bob Turner on 01934-416492