Are Antique Coffee Pots Worth Buying?
By Aiden W
An antique coffee pot is not something you normally look for
when you want to brew your coffee. In fact, most people who
aren’t collectors of antiques or vintage items won’t even think
about spending extra money on such an old and used device when
they can get a modern coffee maker for much cheaper.
Although not a collector myself I generally like antiques, but
even I never considered buying an antique coffee pot. I had
always pictured antique coffee pots as tarnished from many years
of disuse, and might even have a few dents.
However, one day as I was browsing the shelves in a local
antique store my eyes caught a gorgeous sterling silver coffee
pot, and I fell in love with it. This antique coffee pot was
beautiful. It was smooth and shiny, almost like new. The
previous owner must have taken very good care of it.
As I admired this antique coffee pot I thought about the person
who made it and what their life was like. I then approached the
store owner, inquiring more about the item. He wasn’t exactly
sure when the pot was made but stated that it was at least a
hundred years old. Surprisingly, the price wasn’t really that
high; something that I definitely could afford. I was excited to
bring the antique coffee pot home.
As luck would have it, a month later I spotted an old coffee
pot in a neighborhood thrift store which I suspected was an
antique. This pot was also made of silver. It didn’t look as
shiny and charming as the one I previously purchased, but it had
no defects. I was sure with a little bit of polishing it would
look really beautiful. The best part was the price, which was
only $25. I didn’t think twice about getting it, for it would be
money well spent even if the item would turn out not to be an
antique.
The following day I took this old coffee pot to an antique
appraiser, and to my delight he told me it was indeed an antique
and was worth about $300. You see, often times you can find
treasures in thrift stores since many people, including the
store owners are not aware of the real value of the stuff they
trade.
It didn’t take that much effort to get this antique coffee pot
the luster it deserves. Now I have a pair of elegant silver
antique coffee pots gracing my glass kitchen cabinet. Most of my
guests are amazed and they compliment me on finding such fine
items. One of my aunts who collects antiques also has a vintage
carafe that she found in the basement of her home when she first
moved in. Even she says that hers are not as beautiful as mine.
Some people ask me if I actually use them to make coffee. No, I
don’t. I prefer to leave that task to my electric coffee maker.
The antique coffee pots have done their share of service. Now
that they are in retirement, their only job is to sit pretty and
charm those who pass by.
So, are antique coffee pots worth buying? Based on my
experience, the answer is definitely yes. Just make sure what
you’re purchasing is indeed an antique, and it’s worth what you
pay for if not more.
About the Author: Visit www.1-web-antiques.info for more
information and resources on antiques, vintage items, and other
collectibles. Aiden W, owner and webmaster.
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