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appraisal Search Results Showing results 21 - 30 of 40 for the tag: appraisal. Papalexises: Making Their Mark on Collectibles (9/23/08) John Anderson saw the porcelain figural group on eBay with a mark of crossed swords of a German Meissen collectibles piece at slightly more than $800. The courting scene between a gentleman and a lady made him think it would be a wonderful gift for his wife on their 20th wedding anniversary. The price seemed fair—or was it? More >> What is your old book worth? (9/21/08) What is Your Old Book Worth? The value of old books can vary based on many, many factors. Unfortunately, your book may not have a high value just because it is old – or even because it is a famous title. The following guidelines for 19th and 20th century books are just a few areas that may help explain valuation. First Editions More >> Spotting the Rare (9/8/08) There is little doubt you are familiar with Tiffany and Galle glass, but did you know these companies also produced pottery? More >> Collectibles Everywhere: Even at the Dentist (9/5/08) You never know where valuable collectibles will turn up. More >> Dating Bottles with the Side Mold Seam–The Myth (9/4/08) One of the most pervasive and longest running myths in the world of bottle dating is that the side mold seam can be read like a thermometer to determine the age of a bottle.(See image #1, which is an illustration pointing out the major “parts” of a bottle, including the side mold seam. Illustration from my Historic Bottle Website – a purely educational website.) More >> The condition of movie paper–and how it affects prices (9/4/08) Let’s start with the absolute basics: all serious collectors desire items that are as near perfect as possible, and the closer to perfect an item is, the higher the price it can command. More >> Across this Appraiser’s desk (8/28/08) As an Appraiser one here’s some pretty amazing stories about items from their owners, like great- great-great Uncle Jack’s sword from Bunker Hill, meat platters that were taken into Kentucky by Daniel Boone and copies of the Constitution found in an old trunk. More >> Condition and Provenance in US Militaria (8/22/08) Grading condition for military collectibles is not a simple process. Militaria is different from many other collectibles, where flawless examples are ideal and items with condition issues have less value. More >> When Art & Antiques Cause a Bloody Nose (8/16/08) You never know what’s going to set off a family fight in the world of art, antiques and collectibles. In the case of the Krebs clan, it began with a three-scoop, chocolate ice-cream cone. More >> Antiques and Art Provenance Matters (8/4/08) Originating from the French verb “provenir” (to stem from), provenance is the history of ownership of art, antiques and collectibles. As an all-important record of an art object’s trail from its origin to its present owner, provenance affirms the authenticity of the work and increases its art-market value. More >>  Page 3 of 4 « 1  2  3  4 »