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How Antique Appraisers Determine the Value of your Treasures

Antiques Dealer

Antique appraisers in San Diego are professionals who specialize in assessing the value of vintage items and collectibles. They range from furniture to jewelry and other decorative pieces. Appraisers evaluate these items based on various factors such as rarity, condition, age, and historical significance.

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Should I Have My Antiques Appraised for Insurance Purposes?

Harrison Appraisals

Antiques, decorative objects and other furnishings can be important family heirlooms that are often passed down throug h generations. And while they may hold significant sentimental value, antiques and decorative objects may also have considerable monetary worth.

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Collecting Café Au Lait Bowls

WorthPoint

Vintage and antique café au lait bowls are valuable, especially those in good condition. Allison Gainey of the CoffeeGeek Blog defines café au lait as “something very French. Artistic bowls typically fetch more, like this antique Henriot Quimper mug and saucer , which were sold for $58 in 2023. Very Parisien.

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Finding Who Buys Paintings In The Digital World?

Antiques Dealer

Art is an integral part of our cultural heritage, and paintings are a timeless form of artistic expression that has captivated people for centuries. From art enthusiasts to interior designers, corporate clients to art investors, and art collectors, many people buy paintings for various reasons. Who Buy Paintings?

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How to Renew Furniture with Chalk Paint®

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Renewing your furniture with the iconic Chalk Paint®, developed by Annie Sloan, can transform tired pieces into stunning works of art. This unique paint is known for its versatility, and while Jerry’s Antiques doesn’t sell Annie Sloan products, we offer a different approach. On What Surfaces Does Chalk Paint® Perform Best?

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

If your insurance provider has asked you to get your artwork professionally appraised, or you need it evaluated for some other reason, How Do I Get My Art Appraised will help you find a qualified appraiser, fully understand all aspects of the appraisal process, and prepare you for what a professional fine art appraisal is likely to cost.

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Victorian “Tear Catchers” Story a Myth, But the Bottles Are Highly Collectible

WorthPoint

Since the Victorians elevated mourning to an art form, I readily believed it and was captivated by the thought that the bottles were used to capture sorrow. I can’t remember a time when something in the antiques and collectibles world disappointed me more than that news. I’m sorry to say these are not romantic mourning keepsakes.