Age Authenticity Condition 
Jerry's Antiques and Estates
JUNE 10, 2024
Knowing how to authenticate jewelry is crucial for both collectors and sellers. This blog post will provide an understanding of authenticating vintage silver jewelry, particularly sterling silver, along with suggestions on how to clean and keep these valuable items. This will ensure that the jewelry remains in excellent condition.
Invaluable
JULY 8, 2024
Just the name “The Gilded Age” invokes a sense of opulence and grandeur. Correspondingly, this rise in wealth was reflected in both the art and architecture of the era, as patrons aimed to create increasingly lavish works of art and environments to reflect both their affluence and the magnificence of the age.
Invaluable
JULY 8, 2024
Just the name “The Gilded Age” invokes a sense of opulence and grandeur. Correspondingly, this rise in wealth was reflected in both the art and architecture of the era, as patrons aimed to create increasingly lavish works of art and environments to reflect both their affluence and the magnificence of the age.
Invaluable
MAY 29, 2024
Collecting Victorian Taxidermy The art of taxidermy has enjoyed a revival in recent years, so identifying authentic Victorian taxidermy amid a crowded marketplace can be daunting. Synthetic materials likely indicate a modern or less authentic piece.
Art Peritus
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Hardware – Hardware rarely ages at the same rate as the rest of the piece because it is more often handled and accrues more wear and tear. Is the hardware appropriate for the age of the piece? You will also want to check to ensure that there is ample wear on the underside of the feet to match the piece’s age.
Penrose Appraisals
MARCH 14, 2024
This doesn't mean that objects have to be in mint condition in order to bring the big bucks at auction. In fact, some signs of age are a good thing - think of the nice green color that oxidized copper turns when it gets old. The appraiser will always pay close attention to condition and take it into account. Intangibles.
Jerry's Antiques and Estates
AUGUST 1, 2023
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a beginner, finding valuable goods requires a keen eye and some understanding of authenticity and historical worth. Look for wear and patina, which are indicators of age and use. Knowing more about these marks might help you determine the piece’s age and authenticity.
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