WorthPoint

APRIL 8, 2024

An American Brilliant-period cut glass punch bowl with a sawtooth rim dating to the mid-to-late 19th century. Thrifters and estate sale shoppers often run across molded glass, which can resemble the look of cut glass. The result was a finely crafted piece of handmade glass. Why is it important to know the difference?

Glass 52

Glass Maker/Artist Identification Quality 52

Penrose Appraisals

MARCH 14, 2024

So, they snatch up grandma's lamp with the stained glass shade and bring it down to the local antique mall to find out what it is worth. A generalist appraiser has to value everting from coffee makers to oriental rugs to Russian teacups to antique spinning wheels. Identification. So, how do they do that? What is it made of?

Appraiser/appraisal 98

Appraiser/appraisal Maker/Artist Equitable Distribution Identification 98

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

How to Tell if Jewelry is Real: Your Key Guide A few different tests may be done to determine whether the jewelry is authentic or fake: For Precious Metal Identification 1. Knowledge and Research: Educate yourself about the specific characteristics of genuine jewelry, including its maker's marks, common flaws, and industry standards.

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Jewelry Appraiser/appraisal Authentication Authenticity 130

Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The best glassware, for example, is beautiful to look at, but it also can be used easily - either as a pitcher, a vase, a drinking glass, or other such object. Examine your collection closely, using a magnifying glass and strong light if necessary. This is also true in many other areas of collecting, such as ceramics, glass, or silver.

Collectibles 52

Collectibles Material Maker/Artist Provenance 52

Penrose Appraisals

DECEMBER 14, 2022

" One usually needs a magnifying glass to tell the difference between grades 8, 9, and 10, but the difference in value can be 200-300%. When an artist makes a print run of 100, the prints, all else being equal, will be worth more than prints from a run of 1,000. Ah, glad you asked! Another of the key determinants of value.

Collectibles 52

Collectibles Prints Condition Appraiser/appraisal 52

Art Advisor's Blog

JULY 11, 2019

This sort of appraiser would need certification from GIA or one of the other jewelry organizations to qualify since identification of various precious stones is a requirement. Fine Art appraisers normally handle all paintings, prints, photographs, drawings, sculpture, tapestries and art glass.

Appraiser/appraisal 52

Appraiser/appraisal Fine Art Residential Valuation 52