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The Beauty of Botanical Illustration: Capturing the Flora of the Natural World

Invaluable

Sold for $60 USD via Ripley Auctions (February 2024). The popularity of this system, which assigned two Latinate names to all species to aid in their specific identification, not only fueled the creation of botany as an independent scientific discipline but it also boosted demand for botanical illustrations.

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Crater of Diamonds Park Visitor Flips Hunting Strategy, Nets 2.30-Carat Sparkler

Jewelry Judge

Park Interpreter Sarah Reap was stationed at the rock and mineral identification counter when the finder placed it calmly on her desk. This is the third diamond over two carats registered this year and the second-largest diamond registered in 2024. The roundish stone has a pitted surface and is the about the size of a pencil eraser.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

Yes, the 2024 edition is the most current version of USPAP. We will be using the 2024 Edition until a new edition comes out. You do not write it as “2024-2025 USPAP” – it’s just 2024 Edition. Descriptions/Identification (authentic, age, provenance, dimensions, etc.)

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Seeking Valuable Carnival Glass? Look For Pieces by These Four Companies

WorthPoint

Though pieces made by other companies can soar to high prices—a Nuart plate by Imperial sold in June 2024 for $2,500 —carnival glass made by Dugan/Diamond, Fenton, Millersburg, and Northwood has consistently been selling for the most money in recent years. Pieces made before 1940 are generally considered the most valuable.

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ASA Newsroom - Gems & Jewelry - Untitled Article

ASA Newsroom - Gems & Jewelry

The approach to problem identification may be the same in the context of an appraisal for charitable gift or estate tax; however, in an insurance context, appraisers are often faced with specific challenges such as evaluating a property that has already been damaged or stolen. In these situations, hypothetical conditions may be necessary.

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“You’re Going to Frieze Up There: the Discovery and Exposure of Mid 19th Century Decorative Painting on the Plaster Walls of President Lincoln’s Cottage” with Jeff Larry

WCG

Security for the AFRH requires visitors to show valid identification at the security gate in order to enter the property. Sign-up closes Nov. 29th : [link] NOTE: Lincoln’s Cottage is located on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Please bring an ID.

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Something to Cluck About: Hen on Nest Dishes

WorthPoint

The size of the dish is a big clue in identification, as certain companies only made specific sizes. This carnival glass hen , which has a chick tucked under each wing, sold for $270 in 2024. Glass companies had individual characteristics of their pieces, such as the types of glass and colors they produced. Adina K.

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