The Collector’s Minute: Wegner’s Wishbone Chair (5/10/13)
The 1960 Presidential Debate played a role in this country’s history, but it also helped establish a Danish modern icon: … More >>

Ask a Worthologist: Mom’s ‘Untouchable’ Bird Figurine (5/6/13)
Darren H. inherited a bird figurine from his mother. He thinks it might have been a wedding gift 
but was … More >>

It’s All In the Marks: 19th-Century Majolica Pitcher (4/25/13)
To well-seasoned or novice collectors, determining a maker or origin of a piece can be very confusing if it is … More >>

It’s All In the Marks: Art Nouveau Washbasin (4/18/13)
To well-seasoned or novice collectors, determining a maker or origin of a piece can be very confusing if it is … More >>

The Collector’s Minute: The Minimalist Barcelona Chair (4/13/13)
The Barcelona chair is a stylistic icon designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, known for his minimalist glass-box architecture. … More >>

The Best Investment: What’s In Your Wallet? (4/11/13)
As an appraiser, I often have to answer questions regarding antiques and collectibles as an investment, often being the bearer … More >>

Ask a Worthologist: The Erté Bronze (4/10/13)
Debra B. picked up a figure at a charity auction and has done some research on her own, but she’s … More >>

Ask A Worthologist: The Railroad Platter (3/27/13)
Bart N. was given this platter by a relative. The piece is in very good condition, having been packed away … More >>

It’s All In the Marks: Currier and Ives Prints (3/26/13)
To well-seasoned or novice collectors, determining a maker or origin of a piece can be very confusing if it is … More >>

Ask A Worthologist: The Unwanted Hand-Carved Desk (3/21/13)
Anna B. inherited this desk many years ago, but its over-the-top styling had it in exile in the house. She … More >>