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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

You need to analyze comparable sales data in the most common market where transactions to the public most frequently occur. the market in which sales to the public most frequently occur). Consider the purchase prices and comparable sales first. Descriptions/Identification (authentic, age, provenance, dimensions, etc.)

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Seeking Valuable Carnival Glass? Look For Pieces by These Four Companies

WorthPoint

Once known as the “poor man’s Tiffany,” carnival glass captivates collectors with its rainbow of shimmering colors and variety of forms, from bowls and hatpins to punch sets and whimsies. At its pinnacle, carnival glass offered consumers a sophisticated aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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How to Distinguish Cut Glass from Molded Glass

WorthPoint

An American Brilliant-period cut glass punch bowl with a sawtooth rim dating to the mid-to-late 19th century. Thrifters and estate sale shoppers often run across molded glass, which can resemble the look of cut glass. The result was a finely crafted piece of handmade glass.

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How to Recognize Sandwich Glass Patterns at a Glance

WorthPoint

At the risk of sounding like an oddball kid, I’ll admit that I was introduced to Sandwich glass patterns while antiquing with my mom around the age of ten. I was drawn to Depression glass colors and patterns and memorized my mom’s book on the topic from cover to cover. It was awesome, if I do say so myself.

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

Penrose Appraisals

With this in mind, I have been on the lookout for items in these categories when visiting yard sales, second-hand stores, and estate sales. " One usually needs a magnifying glass to tell the difference between grades 8, 9, and 10, but the difference in value can be 200-300%. Ah, glad you asked!

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Discovering the Value of Antique Art Prints and Lithographs

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Please prepare your magnifying glass and detective hat as we are about to explore the fascinating world of antique art prints and lithographs. The Art of Identification: Intaglio vs. Lithographs Let’s discuss how to tell the difference between intaglio prints and lithographs. Could it be a long-lost Picasso?

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WorthPoint and CTBids: Maximize Buying & Selling Power

WorthPoint

WorthPoint empowers users to buy and sell confidently by providing a comprehensive suite of tools that simplify the research, identification, and pricing of art, antiques, and collectibles. This collaboration allows WorthPoint subscribers to access CTBids’ historical sold-for prices and discover relevant items for sale on CTBids.