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How to Start an Antique Collection

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Old collectibles have a high worth due to their age, rarity, and historical importance. These can be furniture, glass items, pottery pieces like vases or bowls, and ornaments such as rings and bracelets, etc. Art Glass: Collectors still have an interest in art glass, including works by famous artists such as Louis Comfort Tiffany.

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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

GLASS DECORATIVE ITEMS AND TABLEWARE/BARWARE: A. How to photograph so an expert can see: Cut glass versus pressed – hard to see in photos. Shoot a close up of bottom, there, look for these features: Pontil mark, which is where the glass blower would have attached his blow rod. Look for a fraction or number.

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

Invaluable

Snuff bottles are most commonly made of glass, but can also comprise of jade, porcelain, amber, or metal. The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty. They can be made out of clay, bronze, glass, or stone. How will the item be shipped?

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You Can't Judge a Book by Its Cover

Penrose Appraisals

In addition to the numerous bedframes, dressers, cabinets, and sewing tables, there was a tremendous amount of jewelry, and an impressive amount of various household goods, collectables, ephemera (in tremendous condition), and books. Later, II had a chance to approach the winner and ask.

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

Penrose Appraisals

Now, before I proceed, let me say that one of the best parts to this story is the opportunity it provides to emphasize, once again, the importance of condition as a contributing factor to value. In fact, the market now relies on third party grading services to render an "objective" opinion as to the condition of a card.

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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

Invaluable

Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation. Many of the most exquisite, innovative designs are still credited to France, such as Ainé Blampoix’s patent for applying glass eyes. Thuillier A.T.