From an Appraiser’s Diary: Rock and Roll Saves the Day
One of the downsides of the appraisal business is that more often than not, one has to be the bearer of bad news, especially in […]
From the Appraiser’s Diary: A Rare Porcelain Vegetable Bowl
The antiques business is full of surprises, heartbreak stories, and sometimes incredible finds; but, most of the time, the appraisal end of this business has […]
From an Appraiser’s Diary: Everything New is Old Again
Some say that selling antiques is the world’s second-oldest profession with the demand for antiques going back at least to the Romans who dragged back […]
AN APPRAISER’S DIARY: Greener Pastures and Hot Coffee
It had been a cold winter with record lows, and the stock in the shop was low as well. Cold weather had held on through […]
“The Night Before Christmas,” Auctioneer’s Style
Mike Wilcox, one of our Insider contributors, wrote this poem years ago. We love it so much that we share it every year. ENJOY! ’Twas […]
From the Appraiser’s Diary: Dumpster Diving At The Museum
Public museums are marvelous places full of high art, antiquities, and dinosaur bones; but, they sometimes just seem too antiseptic and serious to me. They […]
From the Worthologists’ Files: Wedgwood & Co. Pieces
One of the advantages of being an appraiser is the sheer volume of incredible things one comes across on a weekly basis. Not all are […]
An Appraiser’s Diary: A Trunk Full of Happy
One thing about the antique business is that you never really know what to expect from one day to the next. Every time the phone […]
An Appraiser’s Diary: Figurines and Toby Mugs
It was late autumn, and the trees were at their peak of color–a kaleidoscope of reds, golds, yellows, greens, and browns. In about another week, […]
From the Worthologists’ Files: Reichenbach Echt Kobalt China Set
One of the advantages of being an appraiser is the sheer volume of incredible things one comes across on a weekly basis. Not all are […]