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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. This bottle is the best of both. It sold for $165 in May 2025.

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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. In this blog, we will discuss how antique appraisers determine the value of your treasures.

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Finding Phyfe: America’s Elusive Furniture Maker

Veritas Art Appraisals

Although having an acclaimed name within American decorative arts history, Duncan Phyfe furniture is extremely rare to behold. So, in regards to an antique furniture appraisal, setting eyes upon a piece of Phyfe furniture would be like discovering the holy grail of American antique furniture!

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Four Artwork Storage Solutions

Fine Art Estates

One can either procure off site storage at a bonded fine art storage facility, or make space at home by assessing the dimensional space the art will take up that is currently resting and building rack spaces that are designed to safely accommodate it, taking into account your future needs.

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A New Brand Day

Art Peritus

Springtime is a season of renewal and rejuvenation- and in this same spirit, Art Peritus has undergone a transformation as well! Art Peritus has been growing and evolving for close to twenty years based on the strength and quality of the appraisal, consulting, and art crisis management services we provide.

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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.