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Antique Auctions: Know How the Auction Process Works

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

In this article we are providing you with antique auction guide to get you started and explain how the auction process works. We picture a room full of wealthy people with paddles bidding and driving the price up, creating drama. You might have antiques to sell at auction and wondering what’s the process. What is an Antique Auction?

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

My latest article for Worthwhile Magazine™ tackles a tricky area of appraising: understanding the different levels of value. This is one of the most confusing elements of appraising that I spend a lot of time discussing with clients, so I wanted to cover the subject in an article that could reach and help a much broader audience.

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The Taxation of Art – Dealer Investor or Collector

Ralph E Lerner

Lerner’s “The Taxation of Art – Dealer Investor or Collector” Summary: In this article, Ralph E. Identification as a dealer, an investor, or a collector and the tax ramifications of each are discussed. If you would like to read the full article, you can click the link below to download a PDF version of Ralph E.

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Tips for Correctly Attributing Unmarked Costume Jewelry

WorthPoint

It was, however, just like one she found for sale. Then, jewelry historian Robin Deutsch wrote a series of articles for Costume Jewelry Collectors Int’l that expounded on the topic, and I learned even more about this practice. In my opinion, the seller didn’t adequately research the piece before deeming it to be unsigned Joan Rivers.

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How to Recognize Sandwich Glass Patterns at a Glance

WorthPoint

One fun thing I did was surprise adults at the flea market with my solid glassware identification skills. Older pieces of Sandwich glass aren’t found in the wild much today, but some of the patterns this early glass inspired still turn up on thrift shop shelves and in estate sale offerings. It was awesome, if I do say so myself.

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How to Distinguish Cut Glass from Molded Glass

WorthPoint

Thrifters and estate sale shoppers often run across molded glass, which can resemble the look of cut glass. You can also look for marks on both these types of glass to help with identification, as some companies specialized in cut glass while others were known for pressed glass. Why is it important to know the difference?

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Why You Should Get A Charitable Donations Appraisal

Penrose Appraisals

If you are planning on cash donations, this article is not for you. " Helpfully, the instructions that accompany the form list "appraisal", "thrift shop value (!?)," "catalog," and "comparable sales" as possible entries in the methodology column. Peace of mind.