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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 >>

What Is It? What’s It Worth? Roseville Vase (11/28/11)

Jeff A. found an unusual vase he thinks is Art Nouveau. He recently bought it at an antique store because … More >>

Unloved Antiques: ‘Starving Artist’ Paintings (11/14/11)

The 14th item in this series of Unloved Antiques is really more decorative arts than antique, but we get a huge … More >>

What Is It? What’s It Worth? Rosenthal Art Deco Urn (11/7/11)

Stella B. picked up this Rosenthal urn at a church bazaar, in a box complete with plastic roses for $40 … More >>