Antiques are not from 1950-1970. Antiques are much older. And age alone does not give value to an object. Value comes from rarity, known maker, material, appeal, etc. Antique values also fluctuate wildly from year to year. For example, woven coverlets ranged from $150 to $800 back to $350 in a relatively short span of years because of changing tastes of collectors. For years, Victorian was considered the most desirable style and today it is difficult to sell. Value becomes important only for insurance purposes and for sale purposes. What it is worth today is not what it will be worth next year.