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PAGE 25-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24. 1982 Jive a present that grows in mine -- timeless collectibles Christmas is a time of mer­ riment, a season which mixes he joys of anticipation and sentiment, the best past tradi­ tions with looking forward to the future. Of all the holiday season 's delights, almost everyone's favorite is the pile of gaily wrapped presents under the nee on Christmas morning. The best liked of these gifts are ones which reflect the beauty of the season, ones which will endure and may even increase in value over the yean. Of all gifts, collectibles are most likely to fulfill these characteristics. Adding to somebody's fa­ vorite collection . . .orbegin­ ning one for that special some­ one ... is a way of ensuring that your Christmas gift will not only be appreciated, it will be enjoyed for years to come and you will be forever remembered. You can find collectible items that will appeal to any age group. Young children can be started on a collection of piggy banks or dolls. Teens will spend hours with stamp or coin collections. Wide appeal For those on your list who appreciate beauty, try paper­ weights. bells, butter dishes or ceramic plates. Collector's plates come in a variety of Christmas themes, the Nor­ man Rockwell series being a particular favorite among those who collect Americana. While all these collectibles will be enjoyed for their present beauty and unique­ ness. they do have the poten­ tial of becoming valuable treasures in the future." Bottle collecting is one of the most popular hobbies in the country today. Included in this category are ceramic decanters which are issued by many liquor companies throughout the year, as well as at Christmas time. Austin, Nichols & Co., Inc., makers of-Wild Turkey Bourbon, issues limited editions of their Wild Turkey ceramic (decanters every fall. Limited edition means that a specific number are pro­ duced and the mold is broken. Thus, there's a good possibil­ ity that the decanter will increase in value and become a highly prized collector's item. "Talking turkey" The first Wild turkey decanter, introduced in 1971, originally retailed for $20. It now commands a price of about $500. The complete un­ opened set of eight from the first series now has an esti-° mated value of $2,000! Many ceramics are issued as part of a series, making it that much easier to gelect next year's gift? Wo\vever, if the recipient has caught the col­ lecting bug. they 'll probably beat you to it. Therefore, as an added pleasure to the collecting hobby, enroll the collector in a ceramic collector's society. That way, they'll be sure to be informed of the latest ceramic issued, as some are immensely popular. Royal Doulton has intro­ duced an International Collec­ tors Club. Wild Turkey, too, has its own Ceramic Collec­ tors Society. Enrollment is as easy as Filling out the special card enclosed with each decanter. 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