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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

In fact, some signs of age are a good thing - think of the nice green color that oxidized copper turns when it gets old. If you were collecting early American weathervanes, you might pay more for a piece that was green - it is evidence of age and of use, which gives it that authenticity that can be so important.

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How to Find and Choose and Antiques Appraiser Near You

Penrose Appraisals

If you prefer in-person assessments, and are located in the greater Northwest Pennsylvania area (Cleveland to Erie to Buffalo and down to Pittsburgh), Penrose Appraisals can also provide tailored appraisal services, especially for significant occasions like insurance, charitable donations, or equitable distribution. Estate settlement.

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What Documentation Do I Need for a Jewelry Appraisal

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Provenance and History: Historical context and provenance can significantly impact the value of jewelry, especially vintage or antique pieces. When creating a will or trust, it's crucial to have an accurate assessment of the value of jewelry assets to ensure equitable distribution among heirs.

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Understanding the Different Levels of Value: It’s Worth What Where and When?

Artifactual History Appraisal

Actual Cash Value is Retail Replacement Value minus depreciation, which can be a deduction made for age, damage, or another factor. Fair Market Value is also frequently encountered in equitable distribution and family distribution appraisal reports. The next level down of value is Actual Cash Value.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

But there are other reasons as well, such as settlement of an estate, donating a piece or collection to an institution, equitable distribution in a divorce, or wanting to know an accurate market value before selling a work. Provenance information? It is often one of the highest cost values. Do they have a past appraisal?