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Tips on Fur Cleaning and Maintenance

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

This blog post provides precise tips on cleaning, keeping, and treating your fur coat to stay in top condition. How to Store a Fur Coat To keep your fur coat in good condition and looking elegant, it is essential to store it properly. This helps preserve its quality and prevents any damage from heat or humidity.

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Gold-Tone Vintage Costume Jewelry: Buy It or Leave it?

WorthPoint

For instance, sometimes you’ll find Victorian designs made of materials like pinchbeck or rolled gold. These are worth picking up if the price is right and the condition is good since many buyers are still seeking all things Victorian. The quality varies depending on the manufacturer and sometimes on the age of the piece.

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A Barrel of Monkees: Collecting The Monkees’ Albums

WorthPoint

They feature high-quality analog cuts of the original stereo mixes, beautifully presented in gatefold covers. Known for its high-quality reissues and compilations, Rhino has given The Monkees the royal treatment, even releasing three volumes of Missing Links , a collection of previously unreleased tracks.

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A Guide to Selling Your Jewelry

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

Clean and Repair : Make sure your jewelry is in the best possible condition. Several factors can influence the value of your jewelry: Quality of Materials : The type and quality of the metal and gemstones used. Condition : The current state of the jewelry, including any wear and tear.

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Is There Money in Early Bank Promotional Gifts?

WorthPoint

But, years ago, bank promotional items included high-quality collectibles that could be worth a lot today, like this celluloid bank , which sold in May 2023 for $115. These prospective customers were offered premium-quality items to open a bank account. Promotional coin banks made by quality manufacturers can command top dollar.

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5 Factors That Affect Your Jewelry’s Value

John Thomas Jewelers

The type of metal, gemstones, and even the condition and age of the jewelry play into how much it’s worth on the open market. Jewelry made from platinum commands a higher value during jewelry appraisals due to its intrinsic qualities and limited supply. Gemstone Quality Gemstone quality is another factor in appraised value.

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Historic Preservation Specialist, U.S. Commission of Fine Arts

WCG

Determines merits of proposals and adequacy of submission and presentation materials; researches property histories and precedents; coordinates with applicants and D.C. Participates in active acquisition, loan, and rotation schedules through conservation assessments, examinations, condition reports, and conservation treatments.