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Great Discoveries: Bronze Age Wooden Tool Found

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Wooden spade believed to be around 3,500 years old found in England Image Source: BBC Archaeologists recently found a wooden spade dating back to the Bronze Age in wetlands on the south coast of England. The spade was discovered in a circular ditch believed to have been made by Bronze Age people who wanted to keep items dry from flooding.

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Should I Have My Antiques Appraised for Insurance Purposes?

Harrison Appraisals

It’s crucial to have an accurate understanding of their replacement cost, especially when it comes to insurance purposes. In this blog entry, we’ll discuss whether a person should get their antiques appraised for insurance purposes. In other words, age alone does not necessarily translate into value.

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Great Discoveries: Iron Age Jewelry, Coins Found During Excavation

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When they did, they discovered artifacts from the Iron Age, Roman era, and medieval period. According to Newsweek , these archaeologists discovered a medieval gold ring, silver coins, and more than 40 brooches dating back to the Iron Age and Roman era. Roundhouses were the primary form of housing in England during the Iron Age.

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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

The appraisal report is a crucial document used for various purposes, such as insurance, taxation, sale, or donation, and is often required to be conducted by a certified appraiser to ensure its credibility. Insurance, Damage and Loss Appraisals Insurance appraisals establish the value of artwork for insurance purposes.

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

An appraised value for insurance may be significantly higher than an appraised value for planned future sale, which can be baffling and difficult to comprehend without a familiarity with the different levels of the market. It can sometimes be present in insurance policies, although in my experience it is much less frequently encountered.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

If your insurance provider has asked you to get your artwork professionally appraised, or you need it evaluated for some other reason, How Do I Get My Art Appraised will help you find a qualified appraiser, fully understand all aspects of the appraisal process, and prepare you for what a professional fine art appraisal is likely to cost.

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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. Intangibles.