Sarasota Antique Buyers

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Valuing antique gold and fine jewelry can be difficult- marks can vary based on age and how can you tell if a stone is a real diamond or not? If a dealer uses any of the following ‘tests’ you should find another antiques dealer who uses the correct method. The scratch test. This scratch test proves usually inaccurate.

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WorthPoint

JULY 3, 2024

This ancient glass urn contains reddish liquid similar to wines produced in the same region today. Image Source: University of Córdoba via Fox News Many aficionados say wine tastes better with age because of the many complex chemical reactions taking place in the liquid over an extended period of time.

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Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

While age might leave artifacts fragile or damaged, time has also embellished Chinese works of art with enduring beauty and relevancy. Snuff bottles are most commonly made of glass, but can also comprise of jade, porcelain, amber, or metal. They can be made out of clay, bronze, glass, or stone.

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The best glassware, for example, is beautiful to look at, but it also can be used easily - either as a pitcher, a vase, a drinking glass, or other such object. Examine your collection closely, using a magnifying glass and strong light if necessary. Rather, color can be an important indicator of age or authenticity.

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What Is It Worth?

JUNE 8, 2022

Often, we associate IKEA with relatively low prices, a vast array of products, and pieces that don’t always stand the test of time (especially if you put them together yourself). The Swedish company, founded in 1943, is the world’s largest furniture retailer, with 458 stores spread over 50 countries.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The piece was signed and dated in the bottom right corner, and while there were some chips to the frame, the painting itself has stood the test of time. Red Hot Glass This Mary Ann Toots Zynsky “scalmana” fused glass bowl sold for $69,850 at Rago.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 28, 2025

For the most part, it works well, but one market segment is more complex than shopping for that perfect piece of Wedgewood or uranium glass, and that segment is vintage automobiles. Age is not always the determining factor for collector cars. There is no chance to kick the tires, test drive, etc.,

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