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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

A Note from the Co-Editor: As an appraiser, I frequently invite new clients to send me pictures of their items so I can review them in advance and better assist with designing an appraisal scope of work that is most appropriate to their needs. There are some objects that are not well-suited for evaluating through photographs.

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3 Expert Tips when Reselling Ceramics

Dr. Lori Ph.D. Antiques Appraiser

Need help identifying and marketing your ceramics in your shop or on your online store? Use these expert tips when reselling popular ceramics like Royal Doulton, Belleek, Van Briggle and many others.

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The Wemyss Ware Buyer’s Guide: 5 Classic Pieces You Need in Your Collection

Invaluable

The iconic line of ceramics – envisioned by a pottery owner and decorator in 1882 – counts Elton John as a fan, with the Queen Mother also said to have been a collecting devotee. Its penchant for pigs was influenced by original painter Karel Nekola, who convinced Robert Heron to start producing the ceramic animals in different sizes.

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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

Invaluable

With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. How Can You Tell if a Doll Is Ceramic or Porcelain? Technically, porcelain is a type of ceramic. Click here to have it appraised by experts.

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How to Start an Antique Collection

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Jerry’s Antiques focuses on helping collectors with various antiques and offers professional appraisals. Ceramics and Pottery: There are old ceramics and pottery, particularly from well-known manufacturers like Wedgwood or Royal Worcester, that people love for their attractiveness and design. What Are Antique Collectibles?

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Household goods: Exclusive, iconic and designer pieces that should be valued

ValuePros Appraisal Services

Today in our VALUEPROS blog, we will discuss some important facts regarding these collections, that as experienced appraisers, we think are interesting to know. The large specialized auction houses have areas dedicated to this item and range from silver plates, dairy and silverware, to ceramics, porcelain and pewter. Contact Us!

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Jewels of the Nile: Discovering ancient Egyptian treasures?

A Matter of Brilliance

As an example, take a look at the 3000-year-old, broad collar below, made of faience beads—a glazed ceramic from quartz. The skilled artisans had basic tools, yet they figured out how to make jewelry with wirework, soldering, inlaying, gilding, and intaglio (engraving). Holes in the beads were drilled with a handheld bow.

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