Fascinating to see what other people collect.

I don't collect, exactly, but I do acquire 'neat old things' cheaply when I can and they strike my fancy. I particularly like old linens, and have a few nice pieces, as well as some antique clothing. My husband's Dad worked at a local shipyard, and so husband has a collection of tools circa '30s to '50s, including several examples of brass cannister blowtorches, and hand made tools for very specific jobs.

I like old dishes, but have had bad luck keeping then intact - my inherited 200 year old platter was sat upon by a friend.

In the realm of paintings - I have a tiny painting, signed and dated 1941, by a locally well-known woman painter, E E Smith, who was instrumental in getting art education started in the province. It's a lovely little Group of Seven influenced shore scene, might be worth a hundred dollars. Which is not a great amount, but I found it for three dollars at a flea market.