Sometimes the Difference Between a Copy and an Original Isn’t Much (6/11/09)
We are often asked about “Mission Style” furniture, people see a piece of Mission furniture by well known makers such … More >>

How Much Does the Previous Owner Impact the Value of an Antique or Collectible? (6/8/09)
With appraisal work, no one aspect affects value in the short term more for an antique or collectible than an … More >>

How to Appraise an Item with Feet in Multiple Markets (5/19/09)
When appraising any item, appraisers are faced with the possibility of having to examine more than one market to determine … More >>

The Origin of Royal Doulton Porcelain (5/19/09)
Porcelain and china firms usually take their names from the company’s founder. In 1815, John Doulton became a partner with … More >>

Stickley Furniture Crafted by Another Stickley (3/26/09)
The best known Stickley furniture, and the most valuable on today’s market, hailed from the workshop of Gustav Stickley (1858-1942), … More >>

Mystery of ‘Chandler’ Paintings Solved with a Little Detective Work (3/23/09)
By Mike Wilcox. Over the years, I have come across a great many pastels but never put two and two … More >>

Pseudo Silver Hallmarks and What They Really Mean (2/13/09)
One thing that confuses novice collectors more than anything else is “silverware,” a term that one would think implied the … More >>

Art Nouveau Weller “Baldwin” Series Umbrella Stand (12/26/08)
Every dealer and collector has a soft spot for certain styles and periods of design that is almost a case … More >>

Porcelain Figurines: Antiques or Reproductions? (12/26/08)
No one item is more misunderstood than porcelain figurines. The trouble starts, I suppose, from the fact that certain styles … More >>

Getting a ‘Handel’ on a Valuable Lamp & Shade (12/26/08)
Every now and again we are asked about items that, at first glance, would be considered to be yard sale … More >>