"The Inspiration"

"The Remake" 

1.) Royal Winton Chintz Cake Stand Tazza Queen Anne Pattern, $48, click here. 2.) Vintage Montgomery Ward Family Scale, $32, click here. 3.) Antique English Creamware Dairy CREAM Crock – Pot, $1500, click here. 4.) Large French White Graniteware/Enamelware Colander, $25, click here. 5.) Hamilton Beach ~ Chrome Electric Mixer w/ Bowl, $125, click here.

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Salt Cellars have been around for centuries and were especially popular to collect around the first part of the 20th century (1930s and 40s). They are still very collectible today, coming in all shapes, sizes and made of many different materials, such as silver, pewter, glass, stoneware and even shell.

"The Inspiration"

"The Remake"

1.) Paul Laszlo Mid Century Dining Set Table 8 Chairs Buffet & Console, $11,000, click here. 2.) Pair of English chrome art deco vases circa 1930, $60, click here. 3.) Superb Vintage Art Deco Chrome Two-Light Flush-Mount with Ziggurat Shade, $145, click here.

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 "The Inspiration"

"The Remake"

1.) Fitted Brooks Brothers Wicker Picnic Basket, $225, click here. 2.) Pink Tan Beige Plaid Small Tablecloth, $18, click here. 3.) Sterling Silver Folding Picnic Spoon ca. 1900, $95, click here. 4. Scarce 1959 American Flag 49 Stars, $165, click here.

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You may have heard these words, but just why are they significant to selling online? And, what do they mean? A search of these words via the Internet, brings pages of complex information, enough to make your head spin and a computer expert to decipher! Oh my!

So, let’s try to simplify this!

We are recent additions to Ruby Lane and have enjoyed our first SUCCESSFUL foray into online shopping. Prior to our launch on Ruby Lane we had tried two other sites for several months. The fees were high and we never sold a single item. Imagine our surprise when we had our first order in the first week of our Ruby Lane launch. We have gone on to become a GOLD status shop in around 4 months and now just over 6 months into our adventure we have nearly 200 orders finalized and pending.

"The Inspiration"

"The Remake"

1.) Elegant Pair of French Painted Bergeres, 10,600, click here. 2.) 19th C. French Bronze Patinated Spelter Gypsy Dancer Fitted As Lamp, $1500, click here. 3.) Antique Architectural Carved Wood Fret Window Guard, $1,500, click here. 4.) Cut Glass and Crystal 5 Light Chandelier, $276, click here. 5.) Pair French Louis XVI Sofas, $4800 (pair), click here.

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So what makes some Royal Doulton pieces more valuable than others? Like with most collectibles rarity, scarcity, quality and in some cases the subject matter.

"The Inspiration" 

"The Remake"

1.) Gorgeous Yellow Pitcher Cabbage design 60's, $37, click here. 2.) Vintage Swedish 12 Light Chandelier - Cast Brass - Roses and Ribbons, $972, click here. 3.) Vintage - Crystal - Cut Glass Water Glasses, $19, click here. 4.) Pair of Vintage French Wooden Slat Folding Garden Chairs, $250, click here. 5.) Gorgeous Antique Rustic Country Pine Harvest Table circa 19th Century, $895, click here.

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At the time of this writing there are approximately 58,000 active listings of Royal Doulton on Ebay (30,000 items have sold there since February), 16,000 pieces are listed on Ruby Lane and more than a dozen specialist auctions happen annually with rare and unusual pieces, worldwide (it would be impossible to track how many regular auctions and estate sales have at least one piece of Royal Doulton for sale each time).