Antique Sterling
Where can I get appraisal of antique items?
Does anyone know of a good website to have old items,. such as Sterling Silver, appraised for free?
BE CAREFUL — the best free advice you will ever get about appraising or getting antique appraisals from antique appraisers!
TAKE TIME — the second best free advice you will ever get about getting antique appraisals! Consult with multiple sources over a period of time. You will be absolutely astounded at the variance in antique appraisals you find at different sources.
As a silly example, I personally had two antique appraisals performed on a bayonet (sword) — with the difference between the lowest and highest appraisal being seven fold! The highest appraisal was 7 times that of the lowest antique appraisal!
Treasure or trash? 10 ways to find out.
(This is just a small excerpt from a wonderful article in CNN/Money on antique appraisal – the full article can be found at money.cnn.com)
New York (CNN/Money) – That old vase you found in your father’s attic could be a fine item for your garage sale. Maybe you could get a six or seven dollars for it. Or it could be a rare specimen worth thousands at an auction.
Thanks to the popularity of programs like Public Television’s “Antiques Roadshow” Americans are looking more closely than ever at stuff that, a few years ago, they might have unthinkingly taken to the local charity thrift shop or just tossed into a recycling bin.
It takes qualified antique appraisers to know whether you’ve got a one-in-a-million treasure or a run-of-the-mill trinket. But finding such a pro can be daunting for the uninitiated. There is no licensing for antique appraisers, so anyone can take out a Yellow Pages ad calling themselves an “antique appraiser.” Here are some ways to track down the genuine article and avoid the fakes.
Hire an appraiser to appraise — nothing more.
Never, ever sell your antiques to the person who’s performing the antique appraisals.
Skip Internet appraisals
Antique appraisers agree that the Internet is generally not a good place to obtain accurate valuations. A good antique appraiser will need to see and handle a piece to determine its true value. There are also several websites where you can do research on your own. Crawford Direct Appraising is a good place to start.
Get references
Ask managers at a bank or estate attorneys — they are a good source for finding a professional, reliable antique appraiser. Another option is the American Society of Appraisers, where members must pass an exam on valuing property and on ethical standards. Senior members must have at least five years of experience and take four classes covering various aspects of appraising.
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Antique Sterling Silver Match Safe w/ Fleur De Lis Decoration w Gold Wash Inside $275.00 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Match Safe Monogrammed DER $199.00 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Match Safe w/ Wire Like N Decoration w/ Gold Wash Inside $325.00 |
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Antique Sterling Black Starr & Frost Cigarette Case w/ Hunter & Moose Decoration $1,250.00 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Cigarette Case w/ Gamblers Decoration Monogrammed EHJ $675.00 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Gorham Match Safe w/ Floral Decoration $295.00 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Match Safe w/ Hunter & Deer Decoration $195.00 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Gorham Match Safe w/ Floral Decoration $295.00 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Clothing Brush $49.99 |
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ANTIQUE 1897 GORHAM STERLING SILVER OPEN SALTS SET OF 6 LOBED WITH FLARING RIM $95.00 |
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Handmade Sterling Silver miniature table antique design $16.99 |
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ANTIQUE 1930 WATSON STERLING SILVER BOWL WITH FLORAL LEAF BORDER 10″ x 1 1/8″ $235.00 |
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Uinique Antique sterling silver olive forks with charm tops Asahi Shoten NR $89.00 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Handled Poultry Shears Stainless Art Nouveau Concord $49.99 |
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PAIR ANTIQUE DUCHIN CREATION 4″ Sterling Silver Candlesticks -Wt 478 grams (A3) $97.76 |
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Antique Wallace Carthage Sterling Sugar Tongs Pat 1917 $34.39 |
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handmade 925 Sterling Silver thimble antique vintage design $27.99 |
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Antique Vintage Duchin Weighted Sterling Silver Candle Holders 13 OUNCES $69.99 |
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Vintage Antique John Wanamaker 925 SOLID STERLING SILVER Sugar & Creamer Set $229.99 |
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ANTIQUE: -PAIR 3.5″ DUCHIN CREATION STERLING SILVER -Candlesticks -Wt 401gr (A2 $91.20 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Spoon – Shield Design 5 and 1/2 Inches Long Dainty $12.00 |
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5 antique silver .925 pickle/appetizer/cocktail forks Sterling copyrighted $29.99 |
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STERLING SILVER vintage antique unk Towle Butter Knife spreader cheese hallmark $19.99 |
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ANTIQUE 1911 STERLING SILVER REPOUSSE FLORAL ETCHED CANE TOPPER $200.00 |
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Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Claw & Pierced Ice Tongs Old French $249.99 |
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ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER BUTTER KNIFE FRANK W SMITH $38.00 |
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Attractive Antique English Souvenir Sterling Silver Spoon , Manchester, 1904 $14.99 |
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Attractive Antique Souvenir Sterling Silver Spoon , Vancouver, 1908 $14.99 |
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Nice Antique Sterling Silver, Art Nouveau Gorham Spoon – 1899 $14.99 |
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RARE STERLING ANTIQUE George II Silver Salver -1755-London by Hugh Mills .925 $2,699.00 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Dish or Coaster $199.00 |
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ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE EARRINGS $10.00 |
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Antique Miniature Sterling Silver Mustard Pot c.1910 $109.99 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Mustard Pot, Birmingham 1903 $219.99 |
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BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER DUTCH COFFEE POT REPOUSSE $575.00 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Spoon Wildflower Clusters Engraved 5 and 1/2 Inches Long $12.50 |
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Tabla Bongo Theme Antique Jewelry Box Pair 925 Sterling Silver Asian Gift Craft $435.00 |
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~*~ Antique Sterling Baby Fork ~*~ $20.00 |
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~*~ Antique Sterling Teaspoon with Waterlilly handle ~*~ $35.00 |
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Antique Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Stuffing Spoon Georgian Silver Design $265.00 |
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Large Wallace Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Bowl Art Nouveau Serving Spoon IRIAN $283.00 |
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ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ENAMEL STERLING SCOOP LADLE GILDED BOWL marked ЛФ9) for Leningra $289.00 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Shield Watch Fob by William Hair Haseler 1934 $78.96 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Watch Fob Medal Birmingham 1905 $75.79 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Bloodstone Spinning Watch Fob circa 1900 $99.51 |
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vintage antique collectible old sterling silver plate puja tray temple india $1,169.00 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Enamel Niello Vodka Cup 1930c $276.25 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Esfahan Bowl Persia 1900c $1,100.00 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Basket Bowl 19c $246.50 |
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ANTIQUE ALVIN STERLING CRYSTAL VANITY JAR W / SILVER LID $49.99 |