I collected Belleek Irish Pottery, but I had to stop as I had so much I ran out of places to put it.
Things not to collect, anything brass or copper. All this stuff has died a death because nobody wants to clean it.
Take a look around the house any ornament or vase that has "Moorcroft" on the bottom is a sure fire winner. Moorcroft pottery is red hot just now and making lots of money at Auction.
Also vintage clothes accessories and shoes are really making it big. The fashion has started because lots of famous woman including film stars are wearing vintage. However, vintage must be in immaculate condition.