Collectables

What could be more Australian than a shelf lined with ceramics encrusted with koalas, kookaburras and wattle leaves?

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Plenty of designer vintage clothing commands respectable prices, but few compare to the rarest of the rare – including that iconic Liz Hurley dress.

A $70 plate bought 20 years ago from a store in Hong Kong has surged in value.

Unique Mambo pieces, including Australian Jesus and the Golden Motorbike by Reg Mombassa, will go under the hammer in September.

Contemporary jewellery may not involve massive diamonds and 24-carat gold, but the unique pieces can still demand considerable sums.

Once relegated to your parents’ beach shack, these seaside gems are regaining popularity with younger generations.

“Failed dolls”, vintage Barbies, and push-pedal cards are among vintage toys fetching a high price today.

Knitwear reached its zenith in the 1980s, but its oversized and asymmetrical style has started to appeal to a younger audience.

From bottles and matchbooks to tin toys and ceramic feet, the Museum of Brisbane show of 3500 objects tells remarkable stories of the city’s past.

While second-hand jeans can be found in most recycle stores, those in the know are prepared to pay considerably more for the right ones.