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The barn and basement of some houses are full of old dusty objects. Many of these objects are reminiscent of bittersweet memories and have great spiritual value. It is interesting to know that the material value of some of these objects is also very high. The passage of time has not only reduced the value of these items, but also turned them into valuable objects; As some collectors of antiques are willing to pay good money for these items. In this article, you will read a list of valuable old and nostalgic items.

1. typing machine

With the advent of computers, printers, and all kinds of keyboards, the use of old-fashioned typewriters has long since become obsolete. The older the date of manufacture of these machines, the greater their material value. If you have one of these old typewriters at home, appreciate it.

2. Phone

Older telephones are one of the nostalgic devices found in many homes. Some rare models of older phones are very expensive.

3. Turntable and vinyl record

Listen to songs recorded on the screen Gramophone The old ones are very pleasant. Gramophones are one of the oldest and most expensive devices that are used today as decorative devices in some homes. Vinyl records and old songs recorded on these records are no less than the turntable itself and are very valuable.

4. Bride dress

If your mom or grandma’s old wedding dress is still hanging in the closet, you can sell it for a good price! Of course, instead of selling this memorable dress, it is better to take it out of the closet, dust it, and enjoy watching it after framing it or hanging it on a suitable hanger.

5. Silver spoons

Silver spoons were also valuable in their time and were usually used in special ceremonies. Undoubtedly, the passage of time and the specific material of these forks have multiplied their value. Old silver spoons and forks are very expensive today.

6. Kitchenware

The antiquity, beautiful designs and sometimes high quality materials used in some kitchen utensils (such as silver trays, magicians, sugar crushers, salt shakers and glasses) have made these utensils very valuable today. If you have old pots, spoons or brass candies or sprays from your grandmother’s time at home, you probably have valuables.

7. Porcelain

Antique bowls, old porcelain teapots, catering utensils, ornate vases, and gilded saucer cups are some of the items that are more valuable the older you get.

8. Old suitcases and boxes

Many antique collectors are very interested in collecting old suitcases. Boxes, jewelry boxes, wooden and metal boxes, and old colored suitcases are valuable if they are not too old or worn.

9. Book

Manuscripts and the first editions of some books are very valuable materially, and depending on the subject and title of the book, collectors are willing to pay a high price for owning them.

10. Play equipment

Toys such as carved beads and wooden or leather chessboards, manchboards, toy trains, and old inlaid boardboards are sometimes worth several million dollars if kept in good condition.

11. Perfume bottles

Old perfumes may lose their smell and quality over time; But the bottles of some perfumes become more valuable. Storing and collecting perfume bottles is one of the hobbies of collectors. These people pay good money to add a bottle of old and rare perfumes to their collection.

12. Radio and audio recording

Older radios and recorders may be of great material value, depending on the type and date of manufacture.

13. Camera

With the advent of smartphones, people are less likely to buy cameras; But handheld or stand-alone cameras are nostalgic devices that still have buyers over the years. Older cameras made by famous companies are usually expensive.

14. lamp

Old tulips, candlesticks, primroses, round lamps, tallowers and cookers, and old lanterns and bees have their own fans among antique enthusiasts. Today, you can sell rare, special and beautiful models of these devices at a great price.

15. Iron

Charcoal irons and even some older models of electric irons are other examples of valuable nostalgic objects. If you have one of these old irons at home, you can sell it to ironing collectors or use it as a decor on your home memory table.

16. Old video games

You may have played video games as a child and kept diskettes and batches of these games in storage to this day. Some of these games cost collectors many times the money you paid for them years ago.

17. Samovar

For many of us Iranians, old brass and charcoal samovars remind us of the purity and intimacy of our grandmother’s house and bring back childhood memories in our minds. These nostalgic and beautiful items are priced according to the year of manufacture, material and appearance. Some rare and special models of old samovars are very expensive.

18. Medals

Medals, commemorative plaques and old brooches are another group of antique items of interest to collectors. The healthier these devices look, the more expensive they are. Of course, their material is not unaffected by their price.

19. Old tools

Some people are interested in collecting hammers, pliers, knives, spindles, scissors, carpet weaving and spinning tools, and old hand tools. These tools, which are sometimes of better quality than today’s models, are among the most expensive antique items.

20. Bag

Old bags and wallets of famous brands have a special place among the fans of antique items. As you know, in the fashion industry, many old designs of clothes and bags are repeated; So reusing old bags will not be without merit.

21. Musical Instruments

Pianos, strings, oral and local instruments and other old musical instruments are of great value depending on their age and quality.

22. Jewelry

Precious metals and stones may not have been used to make some of the old jewelry; But the antiquity of these objects makes them valuable. Buyers of necklaces, bracelets, bracelets, anklets, earrings and rings are willing to pay exorbitant prices for these antiques. It is certain that the material used in old jewelry has a significant effect on their value.

23. Old newspapers and magazines

Some duplicate editions of popular magazines may be of relatively high value to collectors. The content and publication date of these magazines affect their prices.

24. the watch

Wristwatches, pocket watches, wall clocks and old desktops are other nostalgic and valuable items. Some of these watches may be worth hundreds of millions depending on the manufacturer, date, material and size.

25. Sculpture

Old sculptures are also beautiful works of art that are sometimes of great value. The design, the artist, the material and the age of the sculpture influence its price.

26. Dolls

Collecting dolls is one of the collectors’ interests. Some collectors pay a lot of money to have rare old dolls in their collection.

27. Carpet

Handmade rugs, carpets and rugs are inherently expensive. Over time, the value and price of many rugs increase many times over. Rare designs of old carpets have a lot of customers if they are not very colorful.

28. Glasses

Old-fashioned sunglasses, especially those made from special materials such as silver or handmade and from well-known brands, are considered expensive antiques and collectibles.

29. Paintings

Paintings are valuable in and of themselves. Usually, the value of these works multiplies over time. Some of these paintings, which are the work of famous artists, are considered masterpieces of art and may be worth billions of tomans.

30. Wooden furniture

Some old wooden items such as chairs, wardrobes, showcases, decorative items, mirror frames, consoles, drawers, doors and windows are very valuable. The type of materials used in the manufacture of these devices and their design and role affect the price of these devices.

31. Old coins and banknotes

Older banknotes are relatively valuable if they are clean or have a serial number on the back. It is interesting to know that a 10 Rial banknote of the first series of the Pahlavi era may be worth about 400,000 Tomans or even more to some collectors of money and banknotes.

32. Sewing Machine

Beautiful, old-fashioned and glazed sewing machines are very expensive if they are made by famous brands. If you have one of these old hand wheels or pedals in stock, you may be able to sell it at a great price.