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Tips for Correctly Attributing Unmarked Costume Jewelry

WorthPoint

After so many years of doing jewelry research, I’ve learned when to put in the effort and when to accept things as unmarked mysteries and let them go. In my opinion, the seller didn’t adequately research the piece before deeming it to be unsigned Joan Rivers. It’s not always easy, though. Have I overlooked some things along the way?

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Collections Manager, Fort Monroe Authority

WCG

The Manager oversees all activities related to the care and documentation of the museum´s objects consisting of textiles, metal, and other materials, as well as a vast collection of printed materials contained in the archives. Conducts historical research to support the mission of the Fort Monroe Authority.

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How to Recognize Sandwich Glass Patterns at a Glance

WorthPoint

One fun thing I did was surprise adults at the flea market with my solid glassware identification skills. You have to research each piece of glass individually to determine the value of each plate, bowl, tumbler, and serving piece. You’ll also be able to research your finds more appropriately to get the values right.

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In Plain Sight: The Book As A Work of Art

MIR Appraisal

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.

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Investing in Yu-Gi-Oh Cards - A Collectibles Cautionary Tale

Penrose Appraisals

But before I bought the collection, they asked if I might be interested in appraising them, so they let me take one binder home overnight before buying, which allowed me to research the cards. 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.

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How to Tell if a Book is a First Edition? Here Are 7 Clues

Invaluable

But determining whether or not a modern book published in the 19th or 20th century (post the invention of the printing press) is in fact a true first edition book, in its most original form, can be a confusing and time-consuming process. But don’t confuse “first edition” with “printing.”

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Selling Your Jewellery

Imperial Gem Lab

Check out post on 6 questions to ask an appraiser before hiring their services In order to sell your jewelry, the first thing you will need is an appraisal report that ensures the quality of the items and entails regarding the items identification.