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clavus · 07-23-2004, 10:23 PM

I am the not-so-proud owner of a whole shitload linens (tablecloths, napkins, aprons, etc) that were decorated by my wife's great grandma. She stitched all kinds of flowers, birds and whatnot on them, made her own lace, the whole nine yards.

The amount of work and skill that went into this stuff is pretty impressive. But the fact is, we don't want it.

Before I go and garage-sale it for a nickle each, let me ask you people - is there any value to this stuff? Do people collect it?

maleficent · 07-23-2004, 11:50 PM

Lace is very collectible, especially if it's in good quality.

Table linens, especially the antique variety, if it's managed to make it this far, stain free, it's worth more than a nickle.

Try that for starters
Antique Linens on the Web

As much as I detest Ebay, they might be a good starting point for you --

I love Antiques Roadshow, and every so often - linens come up

The value wont put your kids thru college, but its more than some change.. depends on if you want to work to get rid of it...

You migth also try consignment shops -- or any local antique dealers

cchris · 07-24-2004, 03:14 AM

Shit yeah.

My Gran used to crochet blankets for beds and each one sold for over $200.
Suss it out before you garage sale as maleficent said,lace can be worth quite a few $.
Throw some pics up if you can cause there is bound to be someone here that can give you a rough estimate of their worth.

amonkie · 07-24-2004, 07:55 AM

The better the condition, the better the chances it's worth something. When I was lace shopping in Brussells, they were asking a TON for a little 4x4 in square of lace - maybe like $20?

maleficent · 07-24-2004, 09:43 AM

Without seeing pictures of this stuff-- embroidered stuff, falls under Folk Art -which has a huge market right now.

The problem is, finding the market that will bear the prices

Glava · 07-24-2004, 11:31 AM

I think Ebay is your best option. It has a huge consumer base (including many middle-aged women), so there are bound to be people interested in buying the items.

Fremen · 07-24-2004, 12:13 PM

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Originally posted by clavus
the whole nine yards.

a whole lotta lace...

You might try fleamarkets, as well.

07-23-2004, 10:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
clavus pow! Location: NorCal	antique, hand-stitched...valuable? I am the not-so-proud owner of a whole shitload linens (tablecloths, napkins, aprons, etc) that were decorated by my wife's great grandma. She stitched all kinds of flowers, birds and whatnot on them, made her own lace, the whole nine yards. The amount of work and skill that went into this stuff is pretty impressive. But the fact is, we don't want it. Before I go and garage-sale it for a nickle each, let me ask you people - is there any value to this stuff? Do people collect it? __________________ Ass, gas or grass. Nobody rides for free.

07-23-2004, 11:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	Lace is very collectible, especially if it's in good quality. Table linens, especially the antique variety, if it's managed to make it this far, stain free, it's worth more than a nickle. Try that for starters Antique Linens on the Web As much as I detest Ebay, they might be a good starting point for you -- I love Antiques Roadshow, and every so often - linens come up The value wont put your kids thru college, but its more than some change.. depends on if you want to work to get rid of it... You migth also try consignment shops -- or any local antique dealers __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

07-24-2004, 03:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
cchris Junkie Location: Sydney	Shit yeah. My Gran used to crochet blankets for beds and each one sold for over $200. Suss it out before you garage sale as maleficent said,lace can be worth quite a few $. Throw some pics up if you can cause there is bound to be someone here that can give you a rough estimate of their worth. __________________ There's a fine line between participation and mockery

07-24-2004, 07:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	The better the condition, the better the chances it's worth something. When I was lace shopping in Brussells, they were asking a TON for a little 4x4 in square of lace - maybe like $20? __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna

07-24-2004, 09:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	Without seeing pictures of this stuff-- embroidered stuff, falls under Folk Art -which has a huge market right now. The problem is, finding the market that will bear the prices __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

07-24-2004, 11:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
Glava Betitled	I think Ebay is your best option. It has a huge consumer base (including many middle-aged women), so there are bound to be people interested in buying the items.