Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year, the perfect opportunity to get together with friends and family to enjoy a feast. Of course, it’s also a great time to collect and display Thanksgiving-themed antiques and collectibles. I’ve been collecting Thanksgiving antiques for many years, and love to pass along advice whenever I […]
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Inheriting a house and its contents can feel overwhelming. First, the situation is often emotionally devastating, because you’ve likely lost a parent, sibling, or someone else close to you. Unfortunately, despite how you’re feeling, you’ll likely have to make major financial decisions in a short period of time. How do you know the value of
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Leaves changing color. Temperatures dropping. The taste of cider and the smell of cinnamon. No season evokes comfort and coziness quite like Fall. If you collect antiques and heirlooms, the start of Autumn offers an excellent opportunity to change the look of your home or office. Here are easy, fun ideas for decorating with antiques
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Do you own an antique, collectible, or other unique item with an unknown value? In many ways, researching rare items has never been easier, with the internet providing access to a wealth of specialized information. But DIY appraisals often have serious limitations regarding accuracy and legitimacy. In order to determine the true value of an
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The oldest known Native American antiques are said to date back 8,500 years ago. Native Americans are known for their durable but beautifully crafted items. Specifically, their antique pottery and jewelry can be worth a lot depending on the item and if the antique can be authenticated. While it is sometimes hard to Identify these
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Settling an estate isn’t always an easy process. If you’ve inherited items, you might have no idea what they’re worth or what you should do with them. Unfortunately, the process often becomes even more complicated when multiple people share ownership of the property. The first step to take after inheriting property is to have it
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Estate Sale Guidelines Do you own an estate filled with items you want to sell? The easiest and most efficient way is with an estate sale. Usually held over a weekend, an estate sale is open to the public, who are allowed to walk through the home and shop. However, because estate sales are public
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When someone dies and leaves behind an estate, heirs are often faced with a variety of confusing decisions. What, specifically, have you inherited? What is it worth? What should you do? If you’ve inherited an estate, one of the first actions you should take is to contact a professional appraisal company. An accurate assessment of
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If we’ve learned anything from the Antique’s Roadshow, it’s that appraisals can be emotional events. However, whether your hopes are high or low, everybody wants the assurance of knowing that they are using the best estate appraiser they can, one who knows their stuff, and who will give them accurate information about their goods and antiques.
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