article thumbnail

Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

For insurance replacement purposes, appraisers should consider where the client typically shops, which, in most cases, falls under the retail market. The insured needs to be made whole by replacing the 1925 Cartier ring with a comparable ring of similar qualities. Note that the definition of replacement cost comparable mentions age.

article thumbnail

Art vs. The Elements

Art Peritus

Create a disaster response checklist that includes: A list of priority artworks Instructions for emergency packing and transport Contact information for art conservators, insurers, and professional art handlers Safe evacuation routes and storage locations 2. Email, call or click HERE to see how we can assist. ###

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Reseller Special: Inventory to Avoid

WorthPoint

I do like to sell durable vintage goods in the glass, ceramic, and metal categories because they are easy to maintain and clean with my trusty feather duster. Small business insurance helps. In general, I avoid selling vintage clothing because a lot of work is involved if the items need to be repaired or cleaned.

article thumbnail

Great Discoveries: Antique Perfume Bottle Found at New Jersey Beach

WorthPoint

Ultimately, Harris discovered a glass bottle of perfume in the sand. Meanwhile, according to Wildwood Video Archive, the bottle features a clear and frosted glass flacon in the shape of a stylized eye. He produces content across a wide range of industries, including antiques, insurance, and real estate. WorthPointDiscover.

Glass 52
article thumbnail

Great Discoveries: 1700s Glass Bottles Found at Mount Vernon

WorthPoint

A pair of antique glass bottles were found in the cellar at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. Image Source: Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association Last month, archaeologists found two intact European-manufactured green glass bottles in the cellar of the Mount Vernon mansion, according to a prepared statement.

Glass 98
article thumbnail

What’s the Value of Your New (or New-to-You) Jewelry?

A Matter of Brilliance

For instance, there are several types of appraisals, depending on what your needs are—are you looking for something to use for insurance or for an estate? Types of appraisal services Verbal report (“Silver package”): This can be a starting place if you just want to know what you have (Is it glass or a diamond?

article thumbnail

The Ruby, July’s Birthstone, Is The King of Gems

A Matter of Brilliance

There are also treatments that fill fractures with a high-lead content glass. Make sure they’re protected against damage and theft with insurance. And to insure them with confidence, first get an updated appraisal. And to insure them with confidence, first get an updated appraisal.