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ASA Newsroom - Gems & Jewelry - Untitled Article

ASA Newsroom - Gems & Jewelry

Understanding the nuances of property insurance coverage and the claims function is essential for appraisers to effectively carry out their duties. The Claims Function People buy insurance policies for protection against financial loss. In these situations, hypothetical conditions may be necessary.

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Tips For Developing a Disaster Preparedness Plan

Artifactual History Appraisal

If you have not micro-chipped your pet so you can be reunited if separated, please make sure your pet is wearing a harness with clear identification tags with your name and phone number. So often this information is lost through the generations, and with it, many happy stories and a sense of connection with one's ancestors. -If

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Evaluating Your Collection

Penrose Appraisals

If it is intended as a functional object, does it comfortably do what it is supposed to? The proper identification of materials sometimes requires testing, which may require the assistance of an expert. Condition. If not, it may not be the best of the best. Here, we focus in more closely on the form. Is this the right form?

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The Ups and Downs of Collecting Celluloid Jewelry

WorthPoint

Many different types of objects were produced using this substance, such as straight razor handles, fountain pens, dolls, jewelry, and functional hair ornaments. Celluloid is also light in weight compared to other plastics like Bakelite, so that’s another valuable identification clue. A painted celluloid dog brooch with a movable head.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

An object can have different values, depending upon the function of the appraisal. If you have determined that the print is worth $10,000 in pristine condition, please explain how you would go about establishing a current market value for this Kelly print. Condition is the very first thing I look for when inspecting a work!

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Architectural Conservator, George Washington’s Mount Vernon

WCG

Conducts and oversees proper sampling of materials for laboratory identification and/or analysis, and cohesively synthesizes findings in written form. Ability to document research findings and to assist in recording structures and field conditions as well as produce basic measured drawings. Compensation Negotiations start at $50,000.

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

All appraisal reports written in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) have to include identification of the level of the market the appraised values are set in and the effective date of the valuation. The next level is Fair Market Value.