Ask a Worthologist: The Mystery of the Vintage Brooch (4/14/12)
While clearing out a box of old costume jewelry, Worthpoint reader Christina H. found a piece that intrigued her. It’s … More >>

Ask A Worthologist Question: Victorian-Era Dantesca X Chair (4/11/12)
Dave B. purchased an interesting chair above at an estate sale for $125, its unusual design was what brought it … More >>

Ask A Worthologist Question: Jardinière’s Value is Told by the Mark (4/4/12)
Andrea S. picked up this jardinière (a ceramic pot or urn) in a thrift store for $65. Other than the … More >>

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 feature … More >>

Ask A Worthologist Question: 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 >>

Ask A Worthologist Question: 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 >>

Ask A Worthologist Question: 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 >>