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The Beauty of Botanical Illustration: Capturing the Flora of the Natural World

Invaluable

Pietro Andrea Mattioli – 4 folios from “Commentaries on the Six Books of Pedacius Dioscorides Anazarbeus on Medical Material,” 1565. Overflowing with hundreds of hand-colored engravings that captured all of nature’s rich details, Blackwell’s voluminous text became an essential guide for herbalists of her generation.

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Evaluating Your Collection

Penrose Appraisals

The concept of "unity" also is helpful - does the form, the material, the detail of this object fit within the period, or the artisan? Identifying the materials which makeup an object is important and can be challenging. Certain materials, such as gold, are recognized as being inherently more valuable than others, such as tin.

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What Documentation Do I Need for a Jewelry Appraisal

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

This includes information about the materials used (e.g., engraving, settings) are necessary. Identification Documents: If the gemstone is rare or valuable, additional identification documents may be required to verify its authenticity. Ring Appraisal Ring Specifications: Information about the metal type (e.g.,