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Evaluating Your Collection

Penrose Appraisals

So you've started a collection. Or maybe you've been collecting for years. As the cliche goes, if you can think of something, there is someone who is collecting it. The phenomenon of collecting is universal. Follow them, and you will be sure to get more and more pleasure out of your collecting activities.

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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

The camera pictured above actually looks a lot like the one I use in my own appraisal firm for photographing client collections but your phone will be fine if that is what you have available. Provenance Paint? To add a few notes of my own, I’d like to reassure readers that you don’t need to have a fancy camera to do this.

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How to Appraise Your Jewelry: A Comprehensive Guide

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

Whether you're curious about the value of your collection, planning for insurance coverage, or considering selling pieces, understanding how to appraise jewelry is essential. Step 1: Know Your Jewelry Before diving into the appraisal process, take a close look at each piece in your collection.

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Pocket Watch Prices: The Ultimate Pocket Watch Value Guide

Invaluable

Collectors and the style-savvy have gravitated more and more towards purchases with provenance, buying into the story of a specific piece. With their timeless appeal and air of sophistication, pocket watches – particularly limited-edition designs and those boasting skilled craftsmanship – are still highly sought after.

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Insights on Auction Sales: 1862 Emancipation Proclamation, Marilyn Monroe

WorthPoint

On March 8, WorthPoint added 244,239 items to the Price Guide, with a collective value of $15,392,279.67 Other alleged personal items of Adolf Hitler also found their way into the sale, though without any proven provenance. We want to empower you to buy and sell with confidence. and an average lot value of $63.21.

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Insights on Auction Sales: 1862 Emancipation Proclamation, Marilyn Monroe

WorthPoint

On March 8, WorthPoint added 244,239 items to the Price Guide, with a collective value of $15,392,279.67 Other alleged personal items of Adolf Hitler also found their way into the sale, though without any proven provenance. We want to empower you to buy and sell with confidence. and an average lot value of $63.21.

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Statue of Liberty Collectibles: From Sea to Shining Sea

WorthPoint

The Statue of Liberty is one of America’s most recognizable and cherished monuments, with numerous collectibles available on the market since its dedication in 1886. US Mint Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro designed the medal, showing the Statue of Liberty on one side and the inscription Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.