Dear GiulyF,
sometimes, when you want to buy objects, you are standing in front oft them and you wish they would talk.
This is the main thrilling part about it, because you see something in them and you desperately try to find out what it is.
When you want to buy an object, the main thing is to look at the material and the hallmarks.
You are a "young collector" and I want to give you an advice:
Look, look, look!
You have to train your eye.
Touch the objects and feel the quality with your own hands.
When you look at many objects, you will discover different things.
Over time you have subconsciously built a photographic library in your head.
Compare!
Buy books!
Whatever comes on information is a bonus!
All these experiences develope in a time to your „personal guide“.
Don't search masterpieces!
Beginn with small objects.
Look at my foto of a hallmark from a little napkin ring.
A perfect hallmark!
If you understand my advice, compare it with the hallmarks on your objects and you'll find out the answer.
Good luck!
Regards
Silverstone
