September, 2022

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Artifactual History Appraisal

Sarah Reeder of Artifactual History Appraisal was recently named a top renovation and design expert by Redfin. Check out the article we were featured in: 16 Living Room Remodel Tips to Design Your Perfect Space. Special thanks to Redfin writer Jamie Forbes for being such a pleasure to work with!

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Can You Photograph A Smell?

The Appraiser Coach

You may have heard that you can’t have opinions about the color of a room or shaggy carpet as you’re doing your job and walking through homes… that’s dead wrong. Read More.

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Join us for this year’s AMM Awards virtual celebrations!

The Mid-West Museum Association

At the annual conference in Milwaukee, we presented our 2022 AMM Awards to four outstanding recipients. This fall, we’ll all have an opportunity to get to know them – and their work – a little better through virtual celebration events! All are welcome at these FREE virtual events! Come as you are from wherever you are and join in the fun.

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Why You Should Get A Charitable Donations Appraisal

Penrose Appraisals

With the arrival of colder temps and shorter days, we can't help but realize that the year will soon be drawing to a close. And for many, the end of the year often means thoughts of charitable giving. Because our federal income taxes are paid on a calendar year basis, it makes sense to ensure that any planned giving is completed before December 31 so as to maximize tax deductions for the year.

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Fall Jewelry Trends You Need to Know

A Matter of Brilliance

As we continue to emerge from the pandemic bubble, we’re socializing more and getting back to our glitz. Here are some new jewelry trends (and the return of some others) that have been seen on the runways and in the showrooms, with help from Who What Wear and Vogue. Long necklaces While we were zooming, everyone focused on above the neck. Now that we’re seeing one another in person, long, luscious chains and pendants are making a comeback.

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Finding Phyfe: America’s Elusive Furniture Maker

Veritas Art Appraisals

Although having an acclaimed name within American decorative arts history, Duncan Phyfe furniture is extremely rare to behold. So, in regards to an antique furniture appraisal, setting eyes upon a piece of Phyfe furniture would be like discovering the holy grail of American antique furniture! Scottish-born Duncan Phyfe (1768-1854) was the most sought-after furniture maker in.

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Selling a Diamond: Not as “Clear-cut” as it Might Seem

Syl-Lee Antiques

There’s a romantic notion that diamonds can last forever, but in truth, they don’t. It will take a few billion years, but that diamond ring on your finger will, in fact, degrade into graphite. That’s correct, a few billion years, and so you can easily forget about it disappearing before your eyes. Still, that diamond, once so cherished, might now be something you now wish to sell.

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AMM Look Back: Our First Indiana Conferences

The Mid-West Museum Association

The Association of Midwest Museums dates back to October 1927, when amateur archaeologist George Randall Fox found himself the curator of a brand new house museum in Three Oaks, Michigan. New to his role and facing challenges any startup might encounter, Fox turned to his peers from southern Michigan and northern Indiana organizations for ideas and inspiration.

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How to find treasured interior design pieces & special decor

IACF

Rare interior design pieces can make you love your home again. For most people, your home is your safe place and the place you can truly kick of your shoes and be yourself. If you want to be excited to come home at the end of your day, and if you want to look forward to hosting Friday night cocktail nights at yours, then our biggest tip to achieve this is to find a few selections of furniture and interior pieces that you are incredibly excited about – perhaps you’ve always followed t

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Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Jewelry Appraiser

Huddleston Fine Jewelry Appraisals

Before you hire an appraiser its important to know how qualified they are to assist you with your appraisal needs. Researching an appraiser should be no different than researching any other professional before we hire th.

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The Mysterious “Company Policy”

The Appraiser Coach

Before the COVID-19 pandemic began, my daughter was doing some volunteer work in South America, helping people who have been rescued from the human trafficking industry. She was down there. Read More.

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Take the Plunge!

The Appraiser Coach

A little over a year ago, I went on a vacation with my family to Glacier National Park. While we were there, we took everyone on a hike to St. Read More.