The Most Expensive Antiques of 2010

Antiques are items that are many hundreds of yearsMost Expensive 'Antiques Roadshow' Item
old and are desirable due to their rarity, beauty orThe most expensive item to appear on the hit antiques
because of another unique feature. The most popularTV programme Antiques Roadshow is an original
and collectible antiques include; furniture, dolls and othermaquette of the Angel of the North which was
childhood toys, and stamps. Let's take a look at somecreated by Antony Gormley and owned by
of the most expensive antiques of this year.Gateshead Council, this was valued at £1m. The
The Most Expensive Antiquesoriginal Angel of the North is a steel sculpture of an
The most expensive antiques of 2010 have beenangel which stands at 70ft in height with wings
pieces of furniture and some have been worth a hugemeasuring 90ft across. It stands on a hill on the
amount of money. People buy antique furniture for asouthern edge of Low Fell. It became one of the most
number of reasons - whether it is to decorate a spacefamous UK icons after its completion in 1998.
or to complete or complement a collection, or simplyThe Importance of Antiques Insurance
because they have fallen in love with a unique piece ofFor anyone who owns valuable antiques, it is incredibly
furniture and have to have it for their home.wise to invest in antiques insurance. You may well
Often, families inherit antiques from deceased relativeshave home contents insurance but many insurers do
and may go on to sell it to collectors at antiquesnot provide cover for antique items. Antiques can be
auctions. Many people buy antiques as a form ofvery valuable to us, both financially and emotionally, and
investment, untrusting of stocks and shares and seeingit is vital that we cover ourselves should our treasured
them as more tangible items.items be stolen or damaged in any way.