Many of these prints are becoming scarce in their older versions, but recently as the copyright dates expire, many are being reproduced as prints, postcards or greeting cards. Another favorite are Vienna Bronzes. While I do collect certain new items, my favorites will always remain the older, antique items. Some make for interesting conversation pieces. If a person is lucky and persistent, it can be easy to find figurines, statues, bookends, bronzes, plates, salt and pepper shakers, ink wells, paper weights, cigar-cutters, cigarette cases, pipe holders, jewelry, vases, magazine advertising and covers, postcards, cigarette cards, Stuffed animals, woodcarvings, toys, mechanical toys, oils, prints, etchings, tapestries, and ivory.
Postcards can be an interesting collectible.
Not only do they give a visual history of the breed either through real photos or an artist's rendition of the Collie, but many old time kennels in England and this country used Postcards as a medium for advertising. Some of the most wonderful postcards are reproduced from beautiful oil paintings or drawings dating as far back as the late 1800's. And there's Lassie , a favorite amongst many Collie Collectors. Soon before you know it, your house is covered with Collie items from one end to the other, in every corner, nook and cranny. Very quickly you can run out of room.