This £1 Find Sold for £95 – Why It Was Worth More Than You’d Think

Welcome to AntiquesArena.com! In this episode, I share a new batch of real antique and vintage items that sold fast from my website — some bought for as little as £1 and resold for £95+. From sterling silver and Waterford crystal to quirky advertising pieces and vintage diecast toys, I break down why these items sold, what made them valuable, and what clues I spotted that most people miss.

This isn’t a flipping tutorial — it’s an educational look into the real-world resale market: how collectors think, what details matter, and how to build knowledge that lasts.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS & SALES BREAKDOWN
0:00 – Intro: From hobby to thriving business
0:34 – 🪙 Sterling Silver Watch Albert Chain – Sold fast!
1:42 – 🍵 1926 Sterling Silver Strainer – £35 sale
3:17 – ✈️ Diecast Taxi, Bus & Concord Set – Mint in box, £25 sale
3:54 – 🍷 Waterford Crystal Kenmare Pattern Glasses – Sold in pairs
4:49 – 🛎️ Viners of Sheffield Silver Plate Tray – Achieved £75
6:34 – 🐶 Black & White Scotch Whiskey Cigarette Dispenser – Bought for £1, SOLD for £95!
7:38 – 🐕 Lladro Dog Figurine (Not Nao!) – Sold quick, strong price
8:35 – 🍷 Victorian Glass Rummers – Picked for pence, sold for pounds
9:04 – 🫖 Royal Albert Teapot Lid – Just the lid sold for £15 in 2 days!
9:46 – 🍷 Georgian Drinking Glass w/ Folded Foot – Sold for £55
10:43 – 🏺 Antique Glass Bowl – Possibly 19th Century, sold cheap
11:42 – Wrap-up & reselling insight: What to pick, what sells fast

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