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Depression Glass: A Beginner’s Guide to Collecting

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Despite the financial strain on consumers and businesses, a few creative glass manufacturers managed to survive by producing affordable glassware and creating effective strategies for distribution. This inexpensive glassware—commonly known as Depression glass —was mass-produced from 1920 to 1950. Assorted Pressed Depression Glass.

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

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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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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

You need to analyze comparable sales data in the most common market where transactions to the public most frequently occur. the market in which sales to the public most frequently occur). Consider the purchase prices and comparable sales first. As appraisers, we are market researchers. You do not choose one of the four options.

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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

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The appraiser will assess its condition, size, materials and overall condition. Your appraiser will also use knowledge of recent sales of comparable works to determine the artwork’s value. The appraiser will then research the artist, provenance, exhibition history and market trends related to the artwork and similar pieces.

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Whiting & Davis Jewelry: Buy It or Leave It?

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Look for metal mesh in pristine condition to garner the highest prices. Unless you pick them up for a quarter at a garage sale, they may not be worth the effort to photograph and list online. The cameo designs include examples with clear intaglio glass decorating hinged bracelets and other matching pieces.

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How to Identify Rock Crystal in Fine and Faux Jewelry

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My introduction to rock crystal jewelry came early in my buying and selling “career” when I ran across a set in the original box at an estate sale. The jewelry in the set was sparkly enough to satisfy my inner magpie, and in perfect condition, so I took it home to learn more about it.

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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

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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.