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<p>[QUOTE="Drew, post: 10238367, member: 3235"]In the end, it comes down to items that are esthetically interesting, has history, and is something you can can afford. There are just so many rabbit holes to go down in the world of antiques. About 15 years ago I got set off on a clock case binge (Just can't afford interesting complete European clocks), but an empty case can be very affordable and for $5. simply add a quartz movement. When I saw this large Gothic/Medieval revival French 1890's case for $40. at the flea market early one morn . . . I'd found a new love !</p><p><img src="https://scontent-bos5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/161348698_1636699919849943_1152912914235034529_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p526x296_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=tnC1yZvdtZEQ7kNvgG6ZCVQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-bos5-1.xx&_nc_gid=AzAoZkEAHGG6xig8ELFRjGH&oh=00_AYAmLX-HTuraoGgyeKERWjEivz56NnvZvpHzmaLHGFUbIw&oe=67C6DF65" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Drew, post: 10238367, member: 3235"]In the end, it comes down to items that are esthetically interesting, has history, and is something you can can afford. There are just so many rabbit holes to go down in the world of antiques. About 15 years ago I got set off on a clock case binge (Just can't afford interesting complete European clocks), but an empty case can be very affordable and for $5. simply add a quartz movement. When I saw this large Gothic/Medieval revival French 1890's case for $40. at the flea market early one morn . . . I'd found a new love ! [IMG]https://scontent-bos5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/161348698_1636699919849943_1152912914235034529_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p526x296_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=tnC1yZvdtZEQ7kNvgG6ZCVQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-bos5-1.xx&_nc_gid=AzAoZkEAHGG6xig8ELFRjGH&oh=00_AYAmLX-HTuraoGgyeKERWjEivz56NnvZvpHzmaLHGFUbIw&oe=67C6DF65[/IMG][/QUOTE]
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