Invaluable

AUGUST 28, 2024

First emerging as a popular children’s toy, antique porcelain dolls soon became a cherished collectible. Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation. If you can demonstrate the age of the doll, you know whether it’s vintage.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

JANUARY 30, 2024

It can also hold sentimental value for those who inherited or acquired them from family members as part of a collection. You can also attend antique textile shows and fairs to meet dealers in person and see their collections firsthand. Antique textiles are often treasured for their historical significance, artistic value, and rarity.

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

So you've started a collection. Or maybe you've been collecting for years. As the cliche goes, if you can think of something, there is someone who is collecting it. The phenomenon of collecting is universal. Follow them, and you will be sure to get more and more pleasure out of your collecting activities.

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International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 14, 2025

There are different marketplaces depending on many factors, including: urgency to sell, quantity, condition of the property, and the quality of the items. What is the quality of diamond jewelry? A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house.

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A Matter of Brilliance

AUGUST 3, 2022

They’ve been confused through the ages with emeralds. Some believe that Cleopatra’s famous emerald collection was really a group of peridots. The great news is that good quality peridots are relatively affordable. There’s also a rare type of peridot that comes from meteorites (made of nickel-iron and olivine)!

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WorthPoint

MAY 10, 2024

The quality varies depending on the manufacturer and sometimes on the age of the piece. Since so many different companies made gold-plated costume jewelry, it’s important to look at the overall design and quality when purchasing these pieces. If I love the style, I’ll buy a lesser-quality gold-tone necklace or bracelet.

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WorthPoint

JULY 18, 2024

Many beautiful collectibles have been made in Italy over time, including a wide array of jewelry. All of these qualities place petra dura pieces in the “buy-it” category if you come across an antique piece at an affordable price. A Victorian pietra dura brooch with a sterling silver setting.

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Invaluable

MARCH 6, 2024

Money has value depending on its denomination, but money is also highly collectible. And there’s a great deal more to notaphily (the study and collection of paper currency and banknotes) than merely chasing the largest numbers. Or are you keen to categorize your collection pictorially? FAQ Is Paper Money Worth Collecting?

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John Thomas Jewelers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Jewelry appraisals consider several factors before assigning a value to a specific piece from your collection. The type of metal, gemstones, and even the condition and age of the jewelry play into how much it’s worth on the open market. Gemstone Quality Gemstone quality is another factor in appraised value.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

To better grasp their differences and enable you to make wise selections while starting your collection, we will discuss the subtleties of antiques and vintage products in this blog post. However, despite being comparatively newer, “vintage” things still have a certain age and rarity. Which Should You Collect?

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WorthPoint

JULY 1, 2024

Admired for their craftsmanship, these cannons are highly collectible today and cool pieces of naval history. During the golden age of tiki (the 1950s and 1960s), Trader Vic’s was an icon of the culture. Francis has been a writer and editor in the antiques and collectibles field for more than 20 years. WorthPoint—Discover.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Its distinct American flavour makes collecting American artwork not only enjoyable but also difficult when determining the value of a piece you intend to buy or sell. A well-trained expert is well-versed in American history and art, allowing him or her to accurately determine the artwork’s origins, age, and value.

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Antiques Dealer

MARCH 9, 2023

When investing in art over time, there are several factors to consider, including market trends, the artist’s reputation, work quality, and the current state of the economy. Consider the Artist’s Reputation and Work Quality The reputation of the artist is a main factor when investing in art.

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La Jolla Gem Appraisal

JULY 7, 2024

Gather Documentation : Collect any certificates, appraisals, and receipts that verify the authenticity and value of your jewelry. Several factors can influence the value of your jewelry: Quality of Materials : The type and quality of the metal and gemstones used. Photograph it : Take high-quality photos to showcase its features.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

If you enjoy visiting antique sales, you are aware that the excitement of the quest resides in unearthing priceless items, rare collectibles, and exciting treasures. Hardware, such as drawer pulls, hinges, and locks, is frequently elaborate and finely made on high-quality antiques.

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Penrose Appraisals

MARCH 30, 2022

Or they may have failed to honestly consider the condition their item is in and are finding out that collectors often insist on the highest quality and will not pay top dollar for items that have too many cracks, chips, or other damage. In a worst-case scenario, the item might actually be a fake.

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Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Whether collecting fine art, antique furniture, jewelry, wine, automobiles, or memorabilia, “caveat emptor” (buyer beware) will always be the primary rule to follow. 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.

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Old Crows Antiques

JANUARY 19, 2022

Not all vintage or antique record collections are built the same way, and there can be subtle differences between a record that’s worth a mint and those that are practically worthless. So, if you’re new to the world of antique or vintage records or are looking to add to your current collection, check out some of our tips below.

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International Society of Appraisers

APRIL 17, 2024

Artists employ age-old techniques to produce vibrant colors using natural pigments derived from minerals and plants. They serve as a focal point for meditation, guiding practitioners to visualize deities and internalize their qualities and teachings. They are displayed in both homes and monasteries as devotional objects.

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Appraisal Group USA

DECEMBER 17, 2022

He was the man who re-designed Phantom Lady into her best known incarnation during the Golden Age of comics. Publishers that relied on Matt Baker include Fiction House, Fox Comics , Quality Comics and St. When we come across a collection that is undocumented, The Appraisal Group works with comic book experts to appraise value.

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WorthPoint

JUNE 26, 2024

It will] bring eccentric and expressive elements for the ages to their wardrobes.” You can add the grandpacore look to your home in many ways with antique and vintage collectibles like art, furniture, and decorative objects that inspire you and help create a space that feels lived in. The trend isn’t confined to just fashion, either.

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WorthPoint

MAY 31, 2024

At the risk of sounding like an oddball kid, I’ll admit that I was introduced to Sandwich glass patterns while antiquing with my mom around the age of ten. It only stands to reason that sooner or later, I’d end up collecting one of the patterns I’d grown to not only recognize but love. It was awesome, if I do say so myself.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 18, 2024

We understand that each piece’s value depends on various factors, such as age, quality, condition, rarity, period, and maker. These stones hold special significance and beauty, and we are enthusiastic about adding exceptional jade and agate pieces to our collection. Modern art: Our interest extends to modern art pieces.

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Art Peritus

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

When it comes to acquiring fine art, antiques and collectibles, understanding the nuances of quality, age, historical values, craftsmanship, and condition is vital. Allen, and the Ann and Gordon Getty Collection. To a lesser effect, this even holds true for a single owner collection that is sold via several sales.

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What Is It Worth?

JUNE 8, 2022

Often, these pieces use special materials and have higher-quality construction. The company’s 2016 VIKTIGT collection, a collaboration with Swedish ceramicist Ingegerd Råman, for example, features furniture made of natural fibers and steel frames. 2017’s PS collection , for example, focuses on recycled materials.

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Art Advisor's Blog

JUNE 7, 2018

As I was researching the current exhibitions to decide which to see while there, I came across “ In her image ,” photographs by Rania Matar , a collection of four of her bodies of work using portraiture to follow the development of female identity. I was intrigued by the small preview I found, so I ventured in after finishing my other task.

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Invaluable

APRIL 29, 2024

For over 500 years, the interconnecting Ming and Qing Dynasties left a lasting legacy on the landscape of Chinese art during a golden age of cultural renaissance and craftsmanship that saw the two distinct eras fuel artistic innovations that contributed to a rich and diverse Chinese cultural heritage.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 26, 2024

SELLING AND BUYING WITH PURPOSE GoodwillFinds CEO Matthew Kaness told Chain Store Age that Goodwill generates around $6 billion a year in revenue, with less than 10 percent coming from e-commerce efforts, including individual stores that sell donations online via Amazon and eBay. There are also vintage goods and rare finds. Preserve.

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Harrison Appraisals

APRIL 7, 2023

Collecting trends and changes in taste have had a major impact on everything from antique furniture to folk art. In other words, age alone does not necessarily translate into value. Market fluctuations and rarity can have a big impact on antiques and collectibles.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 29, 2024

Sarasota antique buyers are typically well-educated, affluent individuals aged 50 and above, with a keen eye for quality and authenticity. They’re not just looking for old stuff; they’re searching for pieces with history, character, and investment potential.

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Mark Hill

JUNE 7, 2023

Enthroned upon a silk-covered chair, he showed the love of ages all over and he caught my heart in a beat. Founded in 1880, they became synonymous with the production of high quality, desirable teddy bears which they added to their range of stuffed animal toys in 1902. Poor, ignored Teddy, abandoned untouched on a shelf!

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ValuePros Appraisal Services

OCTOBER 7, 2020

These may include imagery, goldsmithing and painting or even more modern items such as automobiles, collectibles or residential contents. Many old pieces lose all their quality, historical, monetary and many times, even their sentimental value, due to bad interventions and inexperienced restorations. Tip # 4: Restore only with experts.

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WorthPoint

JULY 19, 2024

Values depend on age, artwork, quality, and popularity of the movies or actors they depict. The card’s rarity, significance, and provenance—it was part of Lugosi’s private collection—make it a valuable piece of cinematic history. Francis has been a writer and editor in the antiques and collectibles field for more than 20 years.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 22, 2024

Carhartt jackets , once a brand only seen on construction sites, are now hot vintage collectibles. The tags and care labels on Carhartt clothing are often the best way to determine the age of a piece. Not just for their quality but for their style, too. Some of its outdoor work gear is very collectible.

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John Thomas Jewelers

MAY 19, 2023

Expertise and experience are the most critical qualities in any professional jeweler you pick to perform the repairs. You can ask about certifications or memberships in professional jewelry organizations as a sign of their commitment to quality craftsmanship. The type and quality of materials used in your jewelry affects repair costs.

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Prime Appraisals

DECEMBER 13, 2023

These could include anything from furniture and jewelry to collectibles and antiques. This could be anything from your grandma's vintage ring to your collection of rare books. This could be your car, furniture, jewelry, artwork, or even your collection of stamps. These can include the item's age, condition, rarity, and more.

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Michael Rose Fine Art

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

From the urban explorations of John Sloan or Edward Hopper to the more nuanced and human-focused prints of artists like Elizabeth Catlett or Sister Corita Kent, printmaking experienced something of a long golden age. The image has an auditory quality too. One imagines what the scene looked like before progress brought train tracks.

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