04-24-2012, 10:37 PM
I'd like to piggyback on CtahhR's advice with regard to focusing on one aspect to begin your collection; there is so much out there if you consider the entire USSR- overwhelming, to say the least.
Also, there is the problem of fakes- they used to be fairly easy to spot, but have become more difficult to recognize as the "fakers" techniques have improved considerably. To this end, I would suggest study (especially if going for the higher end items)... there are some good books to be had, some in print and some no longer in print but available. Also, search the item in question here. This is a "treasure trove" of good, solid advice that will certainly steer you toward good, original pieces and help save you from throwing good money away on junk.
One last thing, and probably the most important... have fun! It's a great and rewarding hobby/avocation that allows not only the study of history, but gives you the ability to touch and hold a part of it in your hand. You become, in fact, a caretaker of that period in time. Welcome!
Also, there is the problem of fakes- they used to be fairly easy to spot, but have become more difficult to recognize as the "fakers" techniques have improved considerably. To this end, I would suggest study (especially if going for the higher end items)... there are some good books to be had, some in print and some no longer in print but available. Also, search the item in question here. This is a "treasure trove" of good, solid advice that will certainly steer you toward good, original pieces and help save you from throwing good money away on junk.
One last thing, and probably the most important... have fun! It's a great and rewarding hobby/avocation that allows not only the study of history, but gives you the ability to touch and hold a part of it in your hand. You become, in fact, a caretaker of that period in time. Welcome!
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V.I. Ulyanov (Lenin)
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