Invaluable
OCTOBER 2, 2024
In addition to replicating past herbals and other modes of botanical imagery considered incunabula , a wider array of illustrations flooded the market with the rise of the printing press in the mid-15th century.
WorthPoint
JULY 5, 2024
Be sure to check out Juliana Jewelry Reference: DeLizza & Elster Identification & Price Guide by Ann Mitchell Pitman in the Worthpoint Library for oodles of info. Pamela Siegel is a freelance writer and author who has been educating collectors for more than two decades. WorthPoint—Discover. Preserve.
MIR Appraisal
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Sometimes these books that are so easily overlooked are hiding wonders far greater than the words printed upon their pages. On the flip side of this coin, in early 2017 a woman sold a second printing of The Federalist Papers that her husband had dug out of a neighbor’s garbage can for over three thousand dollars. Photo by author.
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. I’ve already covered some of the main pitfalls to look for when buying Miriam Haskell jewelry , knowing it’s a brand on the radar of most vintage jewelry shoppers.
Penrose Appraisals
DECEMBER 14, 2022
The Ancient Fairy Dragon card you have in your hand may be the one that sold for $1,200 or it may be the one that only sells for a dollar depending on not much more than a series of identification numbers on the card front. The same card was released in different sets at different times and this changes the value. Ah, glad you asked!
WorthPoint
APRIL 8, 2024
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. In early pieces, you can also look for a pontil mark where the glass was broken away from a blowing tool during manufacturing. WorthPoint—Discover. Preserve.
WorthPoint
MAY 31, 2024
One fun thing I did was surprise adults at the flea market with my solid glassware identification skills. In addition to three books on topics relating to antiques and collectibles, she frequently shares her expertise through online writing and articles for print-based publications. It was awesome, if I do say so myself. Preserve.
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