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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

Silverplate is often thicker and heavier than sterling Age Style (for example, Nouveau is valuable, Rococo Revival less so) Famous makers (such as Tiffany) or retailed from a famous shop (for example Liberty or Cartier) Weight in troy ounces (this is different from regular ounces. Note the thickness of hollowware. Do you see kiln marks?

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Pocket Watch Prices: The Ultimate Pocket Watch Value Guide

Invaluable

Collectors and the style-savvy have gravitated more and more towards purchases with provenance, buying into the story of a specific piece. With their timeless appeal and air of sophistication, pocket watches – particularly limited-edition designs and those boasting skilled craftsmanship – are still highly sought after.

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Evaluating Your Collection

Penrose Appraisals

Speaking of ornament, the way in which an object is engraved, or painted, or carved, or any of a hundred other ways ornament has been used can make a tremendous difference in the overall quality of the item. Many times, this has to do with being able to read labels, hallmarks, maker's marks, etc. Provenance. Craftsmanship.

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Insights on Auction Sales: 1862 Emancipation Proclamation, Marilyn Monroe

WorthPoint

Other alleged personal items of Adolf Hitler also found their way into the sale, though without any proven provenance. These beautifully crafted guns, in excellent condition, came with original factory leather-bound oak cases and included the original maker labels, cleaning rods, and attachments.

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Insights on Auction Sales: 1862 Emancipation Proclamation, Marilyn Monroe

WorthPoint

Other alleged personal items of Adolf Hitler also found their way into the sale, though without any proven provenance. These beautifully crafted guns, in excellent condition, came with original factory leather-bound oak cases and included the original maker labels, cleaning rods, and attachments.

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Insights on Auction Sales: January 28, 2025

WorthPoint

The pairs connection to history makes them priceless, especially considering their painstaking provenance. Even though the painting had some significant restoration work and a replaced stretcher, its historical value and artistic pedigree make it an impressive find. The sword is an untouched gem engraved with Spencers name.

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