For the first time in my life at the age of 58 I have the money behind me to be able to decide what I want to do for a living. Dealing in antiques is what I have decided to give a go. Is it feasible to make it work at my time of life. I will find out. One of Harpses old chestnuts is that you have to love antiques to make the business work. I've started off with next to no knowledge, but am learning all the time. Whilst I would agree with buying pieces which carry some damage your bid has to consider this. The most enjoyable part of it for me is the viewing days before the auction. Last viewing day spent 3 hours which just flew by. One word of advice I would give is that auction rooms responsibility is to get as much for the sellers as they can. So will display items to best advantage so that damage may be hidden. If in a cabinet ask someone to open so you can examine closer. Or ask for condition report.
I think a few of you might be right! This bowl could have started life as a wash bowl (missing its jug)…Thanks for pointing this out…I think I got carried away in my excitement! …but, still the points are the same. You can buy damaged pieces for very little money as touch pieces, academic pieces if you like…and I could have sold this several times over for double my purchase, so it’s a win win!
Would never had thought of buying one,but what a great explanation and story makes it a great piece,be great to have a piece of pottery with its own you tube video,I would buy it if you’re selling.
I have a 1968 Hugo car which has an engine with a cracked block and the frame is split in two and all the windshields are broken into tiny pieces. You should buy it because it is cheap
Yes you can pick up some very old pieces of china cheaper that have a bit of damage it adds to the life of the object's history. Just one question what about damaged glass ware would you give the same advice to buy a piece of glass .
I think this Canton rose is a pitcher and would have been part of the wash set. If a punch bowl I think it would not have a shoulder. I agree, there’s no reason to buy such damaged pieces as an ordinary citizen looking for something pretty, avide collectors though would not touch it unless it was a really rare example.
I often wonder what the breakdown (no pun intended) of antique porcelain/ceramic pieces that have survived unscathed vs ones with chips/cracks or completely destroyed. They are so fragile it seems like only a small percentage would be flawless after so much time has passed. Well done, David!
@@DavidHarperAntiques I work with bonsai trees where many of the highly desirable antique pots have sustained damage through freezes, roots growing/expanding, etc. These pots are repaired with kintsugi techniques (a mix of lacquer + gold as a sort of glue) and the damage is considered an important part of the pot’s history. It’s an interesting perspective on damage being a net positive for the value of a piece.
Absolutely right and when I find the right object, I’ll make a video about them - many are intentionally broken, just so they can be repaired with this method! @@neverwin2518
Always happy to buy damaged & chipped but that eggy sound when tapped is a no no. Its the worst noise to hear when tapping anything. Despite the great price I would have passed.
If it looks good, is functional, and you admire it, why not get it for the fraction of a perfect piece? It is not a wreck and has history and beauty. Who the hell is going to ring your bowl to see if it has an invisible crack that is irrelevant, and then decide whether it is any good?
For the first time in my life at the age of 58 I have the money behind me to be able to decide what I want to do for a living. Dealing in antiques is what I have decided to give a go. Is it feasible to make it work at my time of life. I will find out. One of Harpses old chestnuts is that you have to love antiques to make the business work. I've started off with next to no knowledge, but am learning all the time. Whilst I would agree with buying pieces which carry some damage your bid has to consider this. The most enjoyable part of it for me is the viewing days before the auction. Last viewing day spent 3 hours which just flew by. One word of advice I would give is that auction rooms responsibility is to get as much for the sellers as they can. So will display items to best advantage so that damage may be hidden. If in a cabinet ask someone to open so you can examine closer. Or ask for condition report.
Go for it, be brave and enjoy doing it!
I bought the same one online, paid 50 euros, it has been repaired but still has charm.
A wonderful buy, well done
I think a few of you might be right! This bowl could have started life as a wash bowl (missing its jug)…Thanks for pointing this out…I think I got carried away in my excitement! …but, still the points are the same. You can buy damaged pieces for very little money as touch pieces, academic pieces if you like…and I could have sold this several times over for double my purchase, so it’s a win win!
Well done!
Would never had thought of buying one,but what a great explanation and story makes it a great piece,be great to have a piece of pottery with its own you tube video,I would buy it if you’re selling.
Thanks…for the money, I’m keeping this one!
No problem,got a feeling I will be looking at auctions for a bowl at the weekend,keep up the great videos 😊
It would go up in value .. well done !
I could definitely sell it for a profit !
thats more like it! propper antiques!
I love it! And I'd buy it!! If we all lived to be 140-150 years old, I'm sure we'd have a few cracks 'n' wrinkles too!!
Very true!
And it's STILL a thing of beauty!!
I've always said to myself as one can buy an absolute bargain which if in perfect condition one might be able to.
I’ve always bought broken objects (as well as perfect) but you learn more from the broken!
I have a 1968 Hugo car which has an engine with a cracked block and the frame is split in two and all the windshields are broken into tiny pieces. You should buy it because it is cheap
Very different to antique porcelain I think you’ll find!
Yes you can pick up some very old pieces of china cheaper that have a bit of damage it adds to the life of the object's history. Just one question what about damaged glass ware would you give the same advice to buy a piece of glass .
Yes I would if the price was very very low. It’s the knowledge that these broken pieces give you, that’s the value
Hi David thanks for your Answer. I will be keeping my eyes out for some items to pop up greetings from Australia
Hello where can i buy your goods
I think this Canton rose is a pitcher and would have been part of the wash set. If a punch bowl I think it would not have a shoulder. I agree, there’s no reason to buy such damaged pieces as an ordinary citizen looking for something pretty, avide collectors though would not touch it unless it was a really rare example.
Ops, should have said basin
agree. would have also had more decoration on the outside if it were a punch bowl.
Yes, the lack of decoration on the exterior also indicates that it was a wash basin. Would probably have been inset into a wooden stand at one point.
@@Classics990 could have even been a bowl from a commode
you might be right, who really knows…but it’s a wonderful piece for very little money!
Damaged porcelain..did someone say "staple repair"? (nose twitches) I've never been a famille rose freak, so it would be a hard pass for me.
I’d prefer it if it had a staple repair!
I often wonder what the breakdown (no pun intended) of antique porcelain/ceramic pieces that have survived unscathed vs ones with chips/cracks or completely destroyed. They are so fragile it seems like only a small percentage would be flawless after so much time has passed. Well done, David!
Thank you and good question too!
@@DavidHarperAntiques I work with bonsai trees where many of the highly desirable antique pots have sustained damage through freezes, roots growing/expanding, etc. These pots are repaired with kintsugi techniques (a mix of lacquer + gold as a sort of glue) and the damage is considered an important part of the pot’s history. It’s an interesting perspective on damage being a net positive for the value of a piece.
Absolutely right and when I find the right object, I’ll make a video about them - many are intentionally broken, just so they can be repaired with this method! @@neverwin2518
@@DavidHarperAntiques of course you're familiar with kintsugi, how naive of me to assume otherwise!
Always happy to buy damaged & chipped but that eggy sound when tapped is a no no. Its the worst noise to hear when tapping anything. Despite the great price I would have passed.
true ,you just dont know when that crack will fold on you. even a hot/cold day could compromise it.
For £48 it’s worth every penny and more just for the knowledge it will give you!
If it looks good, is functional, and you admire it, why not get it for the fraction of a perfect piece? It is not a wreck and has history and beauty. Who the hell is going to ring your bowl to see if it has an invisible crack that is irrelevant, and then decide whether it is any good?
It’s very relevant -it’s a way of determining whether there is an invisible crack. Makes perfect sense!!