Posted By: Dick Johnson
What lighthouses do others display - 10/02/02 02:59 AM
Currently I have all the limited editions, special editions, and anchor bay ships that HL has made on display. These are displayed in 2 custom curios, one purchased display, and a bookcase. I am in the process of building a top to my large display cabinet to dispaly about another 50 lighthouses. However, I am starting to realize that if I continue to collect everything that HL makes I will either physically run out of space to effectively display the pieces, or run out of physically run out of space in the house to display the pieces. I am almost, or will be in a year or two, at a point that I will need to make a decision about how to display my collection. I would like to know from others how they have approached this crossroads.
1. Do you store some pieces and display others, thus losing some enjoyment of pieces.
2. Do you rotate pieces throughout the year, thus meaning seasonal themes.
3. Do you sell the hutch and replace it with another curio, thus meaning storing your grandmother china.
4. Do you buy a new house with twice the square footage, and have curios built into the walls so you don't have to worry about pictures.
5. Do you "loan" pieces to a local museum, and retain ownership, and thus a tax writeoff.
6. Do you sell (gasp) some pieces to make room for only those you "like".
7. Are there any other creative options that I don't know about.
I have reached a point that there needs to be a decision made, but I'm not sure which way to go. All help appreciated.
1. Do you store some pieces and display others, thus losing some enjoyment of pieces.
2. Do you rotate pieces throughout the year, thus meaning seasonal themes.
3. Do you sell the hutch and replace it with another curio, thus meaning storing your grandmother china.
4. Do you buy a new house with twice the square footage, and have curios built into the walls so you don't have to worry about pictures.
5. Do you "loan" pieces to a local museum, and retain ownership, and thus a tax writeoff.
6. Do you sell (gasp) some pieces to make room for only those you "like".
7. Are there any other creative options that I don't know about.
I have reached a point that there needs to be a decision made, but I'm not sure which way to go. All help appreciated.