Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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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WorthPoint

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

One caution is to watch for pieces of jewelry purported to be Haskell designs when they’re not since identification mistakes often happen in this branch of jewelry collecting. Many companies used those chains and similar dangles made with glass beads or natural materials to fashion jewelry during that period.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 8, 2024

Rather than mouth-blowing the glass into a desired shape, the molten material was blown into a mold, making the job easier. You can also look for marks on both these types of glass to help with identification, as some companies specialized in cut glass while others were known for pressed glass.

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John Thomas Jewelers

AUGUST 17, 2023

Their primary role is to assign value, not determine if the materials are legitimate. These influences vary depending on the type of jewelry, the materials used, and the overall appeal of the piece. Appendices (when applicable) that include any additional documentation, reference materials, or notes to support the assessment.

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Gemology Resources

MARCH 3, 2023

As the growth process keeps improving, though, it’s often rarer to find inclusions in synthetic diamonds and other techniques need to be used for their correct identification. Which should you buy? When selecting the right diamond for you, the decision is ultimately yours.

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Gemology Resources

MARCH 3, 2023

As the growth process keeps improving, though, it’s often rarer to find inclusions in synthetic diamonds and other techniques need to be used for their correct identification. Which should you buy? When selecting the right diamond for you, the decision is ultimately yours.

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Identification Material Jewelry Condition 52

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Appropriate arrangements for curation of archeological materials and records should be made. A responsible archeological data recovery plan should provide for reporting and dissemination of results, as well as interpretation of what has been learned so that it is understandable and accessible to the public.

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Art Dealers Association of America

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

When I was in the supermarket business, we all recognized the importance of brand identification. We have recognized that as printers and publishers we need to become increasingly creative in developing new processes such as in our papermaking workshop and our use of technology and new materials.

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WCG

MARCH 20, 2024

Conducts and oversees proper sampling of materials for laboratory identification and/or analysis, and cohesively synthesizes findings in written form. Familiarity with the conservation of wood, glass, metals, plaster, brick and stone masonry, and bone and other organic materials.

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Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

A past appraisal is interesting and provides some preliminary identification information. Body: The body of the report includes pictures taken at the inspection, the object’s specific identification information such as size, year created, provenance information, condition, and where obtained. This saves the collector on billable hours.

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ASA Newsroom - Personal Property

JUNE 4, 2024

Jessie has developed and taught classes on jewelry materials identification for the purpose of pinpointing design eras and dates of manufacturing. Jessie is a member of the American Society of Jewelry Historians, Women’s Jewelry Association, and The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers.

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Art Advisor's Blog

JULY 11, 2019

You can search by location or by type of material to be appraised. 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. Each of these has a website with a “Find an Appraiser” tab.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Hallmarks indicate the actual silver content of a piece, while plate marks on silver-plated items denote the production method and materials used. The post Christofle Silver: The Ultimate Reference for Identification and Authenticity appeared first on | Sarasota Antique Buyers.

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SPNHC

MARCH 26, 2025

Contents 1Statement of Purpose 2Contributors 3Restoration/renovation 3.1Rehydration 3.2Deaccessioning 4Labels and systems for printing 5 Identification and sorting of collected material 5.1Accessioning 5.2Georeferencing 5.3Cataloging 5.4Collection organization 6Storage in collection 6.1Preservation types 6.2Sensitive and rare specimen handling/preserving (..)

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WorthPoint

DECEMBER 6, 2024

They are usually silver and black with logos and identification marks that sometimes go unnoticed in a yard sale box or a thrift store shelf. Cookware made with superior materials and sophisticated design and construction lasts decades, not just a few years. Therein lies the allure of “waterless” cookware.

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Engravings Collectibles Material Identification 52

WorthPoint

JANUARY 23, 2025

WorthPoint empowers users to buy and sell confidently by providing a comprehensive suite of tools that simplify the research, identification, and pricing of art, antiques, and collectibles. WorthPoints database constantly expands, with thousands of new data points, reference materials, and marks added daily.

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