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Collections Manager, Fort Monroe Authority

WCG

The Manager oversees all activities related to the care and documentation of the museum´s objects consisting of textiles, metal, and other materials, as well as a vast collection of printed materials contained in the archives. Develops new policies, procedures, and approaches to collection management.

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Antique Auctions: Know How the Auction Process Works

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

We all have the image in mind of fine antiques and collectibles up on the auction block with fast-talking and smooth antique auctioneer crisply starting the bidding. Antique auctions are the stuff of theater and carry with them an air of luxury and wealth. What is an Antique Auction? Let’s start with the basics.

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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

Identification. In some cases, positive identification may require the opinion of a recognized expert who may or may not be the appraiser. 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.

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Evaluating Your Collection

Penrose Appraisals

So you've started a collection. Or maybe you've been collecting for years. As the cliche goes, if you can think of something, there is someone who is collecting it. The phenomenon of collecting is universal. Follow them, and you will be sure to get more and more pleasure out of your collecting activities.

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The Ups and Downs of Collecting Celluloid Jewelry

WorthPoint

Her collection of jewelry, especially the eye-catching bracelets she wore frequently, was massive. Seeing those sparkly bangles got me thinking about collecting and dealing in celluloid jewelry and the highs and lows the stewards of those items encounter. A desirable celluloid bangle bracelet decorated with rainbow rhinestones.

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Investing in Yu-Gi-Oh Cards - A Collectibles Cautionary Tale

Penrose Appraisals

If you've been following the collectibles world lately, you probably know that certain categories, like trading cards, have been very popular. I did have to pay up for this collection as the owners knew there was potentially significant value in these cards. Different collectors collect each, or both. Ah, glad you asked!

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3 Expert Tips when Reselling Ceramics

Dr. Lori Ph.D. Antiques Appraiser

Learn how to spot the fakes, the terms insiders use which can help with listings and the identification secrets you can use when shopping too. Use these expert tips when reselling popular ceramics like Royal Doulton, Belleek, Van Briggle and many others.