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WHEN you get that dusty box full of baubles and other festive trinkets out of the loft over the next few weeks, it’s worth having a good rummage through your collection.Whether they’re decorations handed down through the generations, or you’ve just been sentimentally holding on to them for decades, you could potentially get a windfall to give you a very Merry Christmas from selling them online.
For example, a German Kugel bauble from the 19th-century sold for a whopping £14,000 and there are rare hand-painted Father Christmas figurines called Belsnickles that can go for up to £3000. "The use of aluminium and the shape of the trees nods to the trend for all things space age that was starting to emerge.
For coins, online tools from change experts like Coin Hunter are also helpful to see how much it could be worth. “They were handmade by disabled workers at the company Remploy and came in three acrylic designs; starburst, circle and diamond, with the latter being most sought after.Rachel said these can sell for at least £20 each, but up to £200 for top quality editions.
"Many people made their own in the 50s, 60s and 70s from a doll and bit of net curtain and these are quite popular to collect – at about £15 - £20 each,” explained Rachel.
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