Vendors show up at the Brimfield Antique Fair with interesting collections for sale, either that or the collection on display is their specialty.   They could be an expert on the subject matter.  It's great to learn something new from a collector.  Feel free to strike up a conversation. 

Did someone really collect reflectors?

 

And then someone else collected ladders?

This vendor was selling necklace-sized silver crosses.
It was a very elaborate collection.

I was very impressed.

Vampires beware.

 

Steins and railroad lanterns.