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Seeking Valuable Carnival Glass? Look For Pieces by These Four Companies

WorthPoint

Once known as the “poor man’s Tiffany,” carnival glass captivates collectors with its rainbow of shimmering colors and variety of forms, from bowls and hatpins to punch sets and whimsies. At its pinnacle, carnival glass offered consumers a sophisticated aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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How to Know if Jewelry is Real: A Comprehensive Guide

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

The ability of jewelry to be authenticated, or when we say it is real jewelry, can substantially impact its value. Read on and traverse the intricacies of identifying authentic pieces and understanding the telltale characteristics of real and fake jewelry to make more informed purchasing decisions. For Gemstone Authenticity 1.

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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

So, they snatch up grandma's lamp with the stained glass shade and bring it down to the local antique mall to find out what it is worth. Rather, it is likely that an appraiser will have to conduct research in order to arrive at a determination of value. Market research. So, how do they do that? Identification.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

As appraisers, we are market researchers. Further, these objectives and approaches generally require research in different markets and marketplaces, thus resulting in different value conclusions. Descriptions/Identification (authentic, age, provenance, dimensions, etc.) It is missing the glass inserts.

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Identifying Mid-century Modern Designs

Harrison Appraisals

Identifying authentic Mid-century Modern (MCM) design can be challenging, especially when it comes to modernist furniture. AXI’s product line, which consists primarily of tables and case furniture, are appointed with black metal and glass accents reminiscent of authentic MCM design.

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The History and Significance of Antiques: What Makes Them Valuable

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

These artifacts’ scarcity, authenticity, and provenance all affect their historical and monetary value. Jerry’s Antiques specializes in modern antiques such as mid century modern furniture, vintage electronics, retro kitchenware, art glass, modernist art, industrial furniture and decor, and contemporary studio pottery.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

Invaluable

The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. Snuff bottles are most commonly made of glass, but can also comprise of jade, porcelain, amber, or metal. Trust your instincts.