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Estate Sales: What you should know about them



September 23, 2009 1 Comment

Estate sales can be fun and exciting. They are also a great way to make some extra money. Once you know how an estate sale works and what to do you will have no problem having one. Follow the guidelines in this article and you will have an enjoyable estate sale. What is an Estate Sale Company? An estate sale is where a company comes into your home and evaluates the estate you are interested in selling. After you hire the company they will sort, clean, organize, research, price, market/advertise, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Sale Tagged With: Antique, Appraisal, Auction, Collectibles, Estate Sale

25 Commonly Used Antique Terms



May 17, 2009 Leave a Comment

There are many terms used in the antique industry. In this article I have defined 25 commonly used antique terms. Knowing these terms can help any collector understand the antique industry a little better. Antique Terms: 1. Alabaster: A fine grained stone that is usually gray or white in color and is slightly translucent. This is used a lot in lamp shades. 2. Armoire: A large, often ornate cabinet or cupboard with shelving, which stands alone. 3. Art Deco: Named after an exposition held in Paris … [Read more...]

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Quick Facts about Wedgwood China



April 24, 2009 Leave a Comment

Wedgwood is just over 250 years old. This makes any piece of Wedgwood made from the first year to 150 years into production an antique. For an item to be an antique it has to be at least 100 years old. Read the differences between antique, vintage, and collectible item for more information. The Wedgwood Company keeps thorough records of all the designs they produce. Pieces of Wedgwood can be easily and accurately dated. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Glassware Tagged With: Antique, Collectibles, Glassware

How to Identify the Wood Used to Make Antique Furniture



April 10, 2009 1 Comment

There are many different woods used to make antiques. It can be difficult to tell these woods apart and if the wood has been stained or painted it can be even harder to identify them. Many times lesser value woods will be stained to look like expensive woods. In this article I have provided some information to help you identify the wood used regularly to make antiques. Here is some basic information about wood: There are two kinds of wood, soft and hard: … [Read more...]

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5 Popular Antiques and Collectibles You Can Find Cheap at Estate Sales and Resell for a Profit



April 1, 2009 4 Comments

We have all heard the stories about someone finding a painting at an estate sale or flee market for 10 dollars then selling it at an auction for thousands. While I was working at an auction house in the Chicago area I would see this happen regularly. For example a lady bought a stein for $12.00 at a garage sale on the way to the auction house. This turned out to be a Meissen stein that sold at an auction for $1,200.00. This happens more often than people think. Many times people will have an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Appraisal, Auction Tagged With: Antique, Appraisal, Auction, Clock, Collectibles, Glassware, Good Practices, Hummel Figurine, Silver

How to Care for Antiques and Collectibles



March 26, 2009 6 Comments

As an antique appraiser I get asked many questions about caring for antiques and collectibles. The proper care is essential to maintain the value of your antiques and collectibles. Once your antiques and collectibles have any condition issues the value declines. In this article I have provided some tips on how to care for popular antiques and collectibles. Antique and Collectible Furniture: Dust antique furniture frequently. Use a soft cloth to dust and polish antique furniture. Polish … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture Tagged With: Antique, Clock, Collectibles, Furniture, Silver

Are Your Antiques and Collectibles Insured?



March 18, 2009 2 Comments

As an antiques and collectibles appraiser I see many antique insurance claims. The most common mistake I see from collectors is that they assume their home owners insurance covers their antiques and/or collectibles. In this article I have talked about how to protect yourself from this common mistake. Most insurance companies in the United States will cover up to $2,500 of arts, collectibles and antiques. If you have an art, antique or collectible collection, this amount will cover about 1% of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Appraisal Tagged With: Antique, Appraisal, Collectibles, Documenting, Good Practices, Insurance

Michael Jackson’s Collection to be auctioned in Beverly Hills California



March 13, 2009 8 Comments

Michael Jackson's name is known around the world. You can go to any country and someone will know the name. On April 21st, 2009 Julien's Auctions will auction items from Michael Jackson's personal collection and Neverland Ranch estate. The auction will include approximately 2000 items. Some of the items to be auctioned include Michael Jackson's white-jewelled glove, the gates to his Neverland Ranch, fine and decorative art, antiques, collectibles, paintings, life size bronzed statues, … [Read more...]

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How to Document your Antiques and Collectibles



March 5, 2009 6 Comments

Over the years I have seen many antique insurance claims. A lot of the antique collectors face an antique disaster at some point in their life. These disasters can range from a broken dish to a loss of an entire antique collection. In this article I have gone over some steps on how to document your antiques and collectibles in case you ever need to make an insurance claim. Being prepared is your best defense when it comes to making a claim with an insurance company. Use the following steps to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Appraisal, Auction, Authentication, Collectibles, Estate Sale Tagged With: Antique, Appraisal, Authentication, Collectibles, Documenting

How to Date George Jensen Silver



February 28, 2009 4 Comments

An easy way to date silver is by its hallmark. A company would change its hallmark every few years during its production timeline. This was for many reasons; Some of the reasons were to keep their marks from being reproduced or to date their product. In this article I have provided some George Jensen marks to help you date your silver items. I have also included some artist marks with the dates they were used. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Authentication, Silver Tagged With: Antique, Authentication, Collectibles, Silver

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