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Canadian Pickers Unpack the Mystery of the Bell from the ‘Train that Killed Jumbo’ (3/21/12)

As an appraiser and long term antique addict, I love the fact we now have so many television shows that … More >>

What Is It? What’s It Worth? French Fire Fighter’s Helmet (3/6/12)

Dylan B. purchased this helmet at an estate sale for $150. It was the only usual thing in the entire … More >>

Unloved Antiques: 20th-Century Wedgwood Jasperware (2/22/12)

The next item in this series of Unloved Antiques is something that can be quite valuable if it’s of the … More >>

What Is It? What’s It Worth? Spinet Piano Conversion Desk (2/7/12)

WorthPoint member Rose W. purchased a desk at an estate sale for $275. It was its unusual design caught her … More >>

Unloved Antiques: Those Stacks of Old Books (1/30/12)

In today’s example of an Unloved Antiques, let’s look at something nearly everyone has, almost never throws out and are … More >>

What Is It? What’s It Worth? Art Nouveau-Style Trinket Box (1/24/12)

Isabel R. inherited a porcelain trinket box that appears to be hand-painted. There are no markings on it other than … More >>

The Appraiser’s Roadmap: Navigating the World of Marks (12/27/11)

Many might wonder, when watching appraisers on the “Antiques Roadshow,” just how they can determine so much information by simply … More >>

Using Identification Marks: What’s a Kite Mark? Part II (12/19/11)

Two different Kite/Diamond marks were used to identify various patterns that were registered in the United Kingdom, the first set—used … More >>

Using Identification Marks: What’s a Kite Mark? Part I (12/12/11)

There are several ways to place an estimated date of production for factory-made pieces of pottery or porcelain: some involve … More >>

Unloved Antiques: The American Old Family Bible (12/5/11)

Next in this series of “Unloved Antiques” is the American “Old Family Bible.” Most families have one, often said to … More >>