If you know any history about an item, be sure to jot that down. Now you are ready to move to the mall. I find a large laundry basket with sturdy handles great for moving small and medium items. The use of lacy tablecloths, mirrors, cheerful shelf liners and old-fashioned doilies will enhance the display of your antiques. A display case that locks is handy for smaller and more valuable items.
Dealers often display their items on fine furniture that is also for sale.
Decorating and arranging your booth is the most enjoyable part for most dealers. Some strive for a theme, such as the old general store, vintage kitchen or Victorian parlor. Most of us don t have the space. Strive for tall, sturdy shelves, large tables and lattice dividers for hanging space. Stock glassware up high to catch the light, larger items on bottom shelves, smaller items higher.