Ep. 33: Researching Antiques

In this episode, Whitney and Nicole share expert tips on researching, dating, and pricing antiques and vintage items. They cover practical techniques, key resources, and industry insights to help collectors and sellers enhance their knowledge and confidence.Thank you to this episode’s sponsors!Jill Roddan (IG @jillroddan) - Cotswolds, England. She sells at Tudor House in Stow-on-the-Wold & Station Mill Antiques in Chipping Norton, England.Helen Wilde (second time sponsor) - IG @helensprettyvintage2018. Located in Brighton, UK. Visit Etsy shop.Lauren (IG @soulofasouthernhome) - Horse brass queen and equestrian antiques in Nashville, Tennessee. Visit Etsy shopSpecial thank you to our repeat monthly sponsors Richard and Thais from Dolly Archer English Antiques - IG @dollyarcherenglishantiques. Visit shop website.  keywordsantique research, vintage pricing, antique identification, furniture dating, art and ceramics, auction results, dealer relationships, museum resources, antique books, pricing strategiesChapters00:00 Introduction to ShopDoc and Antiques Research03:36 Understanding Antique Dating and Research Techniques12:07 Historical Context and Its Importance in Antiques24:24 Resources for Researching Antiques and Artwork43:00 Understanding Antique Pricing and Authenticity46:12 Building Trust Through Knowledge48:11 Essential Resources for Antique Dealers53:21 Networking and Relationships in the Antique Community56:41 Utilizing Technology for Antique Identification59:45 Pricing Strategies for Antique Items01:05:34 The Importance of Cash Flow in Antiques01:10:14 Supporting Each Other in the Reselling Community resourcesJudith Miller's Antique Price Guides - https://amzn.to/3Rmt3BrWorthpoint Auction Database - https://www.worthpoint.comInvaluable Auction Platform - https://www.invaluable.comThe Potteries.org - https://www.thepotteries.orgReplacements.com for China and Silverware - https://www.replacements.comBrave Art UK - Canvas and Frame Dating - https://bravefineart.com/blogs/news/identifying-the-age-of-a-canvas-painting?srsltid=AfmBOor7fYwQMp9WmCXoky5TBvRAy63UeJ46M0dKz1L3RiONr-NYaB1PMuseum Online Catalogs (e.g., The Met, UK Museums) - https://www.metmuseum.orgSainsbury's Advertising Pot Database - https://www.sainsburyarchive.org.uk/catalogue/highlightsJean Weatherby’s Ironstone Books - https://amzn.to/4dtOSYiKovel’s Antique Price Guide - https://a.co/d/08xIJCCONicole’s Amazon storefront for reference books:https://amzn.to/4dtOSYiWhitney’s Amazon storefront for reference books:https://www.amazon.com/shop/thrifty_whitney/list/3EAR1PJXHDIPI?ref_=aipsflist☕️ To receive a shop shout out during the next episode and to support the podcast, head over to Buy Me a Coffee to sign up - we appreciate your help in bringing this podcast to your earbuds every month!Follow our accounts for more vintage news, tips, and sales:-Whitney on IG at @conard.and.co and her website: http://www.conardandco.com -Nicole on IG at @vintagehavenshoppe and her Etsy shop: https://vintagehavenshoppe.etsy.com Get your FREE Starter Kit for Online Vintage Sellers here, with the tips, supplies, and apps you need to jumpstart your shop - http://conardandco.myflodesk.com/starterkit