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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

Provenance Paint? Dust board on back, undersides “Plane” marks, measurement marks, type of glues, hardware, glazing Functionality Genre or period Geographical location HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH: A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER’S TOP TEN TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING OBJECTS by John Flandrick of Flandricka House Photography 1.

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Pocket Watch Prices: The Ultimate Pocket Watch Value Guide

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Age, rarity and brand prestige all play a part in overall pocket watch value. Collectors and the style-savvy have gravitated more and more towards purchases with provenance, buying into the story of a specific piece. Pocket watches are nowhere near as popular as wrist watches; however, in recent years, sales have been on the rise.

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