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Candice's Collections
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Are all the items shown in the “collections” yours?
Yes, the items are all from my private collections unless otherwise stated, e.g. the paintings shown in the article on shoe buckles.
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Do you have a favorite collection?
I would probably have to say my collection of fashion prints is my favorite, considering how many I have (thousands) and how actively I still collect them. A month doesn’t go by without me purchasing one or two or more fashion prints. That is because they are so widely available.
But I am also rather passionate about brisé fans and continue to actively collect them, when I can find them
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Are you still collecting?
Oh, yes. It’s an addiction. But now that I’m retired, I try to rein myself in from spending as much as I used to. Having said that, I confess to finding it difficult to pass up a fashion print I don’t already own, or a magazine volume I am missing. And I am always on the lookout for a beautiful Regency brisé fan or a John Miers painted silhouette. Those are primarily the items I still actively collect, if I can find them.
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I am intrigued by the lover’s eyes in your collection. Where can I buy one?
Of all the collections on this site, the lover’s eyes seem to fascinate people the most. The only thing I can recommend is when buying expensive antiques of any kind, always work with reputable, trustworthy dealers. Lover’s eyes, in particular, are very expensive items. Genuine ones — and there are MANY fakes out there — seldom cost under $3000, and generally are much more than that. Be very cautious when buying one. I would not recommend buying one on eBay unless the seller offers a solid money-back guarantee. In general, a lover’s eye is something best purchased after closely examining it in person. I was at a large antique show recently where three very reputable dealers had eye brooches and lockets and rings available, ranging from $3000 to $10,000. So, even though they are fairly rare, they can still be found — for a price.