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Do you know anything about antique native Alaskan baskets? I am somewhat familiar with methods and materials, but I am having trouble finding one of comparable size. I have found modern ones of similar shape but they are very small in comparison. This one was purchased or bartered for by one of my maternal great grandfathers in 1910 directly from the weaver, as a gift for my grandmother. The basket is intact with a lid, pattern is faded but visible, and there is minor damage along the top rim. The basket without the lid is almost spherical, with dimensions as follows: small flat bottom is 5.5" diameter, height to rim 9", diameter is 12" at about 6" height, rim diameter is 6.5", lid height off basket is 3.5", total height with lid on is 12", the lid is conical with an inverted conical knob on top. I have never seen one of this shape and size except in a museum. How do I place an insurance value for actual replacement cost, and how do I handle its deterioration in the extreme climate of Nevada? I am also considering donating it to a museum in Washington State for tax purposes.
November 26th, 2023
Who is the artist H. Gavin and what is the value of a 22 x 20 oil painting believed to be by him?
November 4th, 2024
My grandfather delivered ice and these are some of his tools. There are 3 pictures - this is #1. How much are they worth?
March 26th, 2023
I have a set of gold rimmed china (18 carat gold rim on white China) marked KT&K S V China on the bottom. 8 plates and cups and saucers. The gold has worn off over the years (the set was my grandmother's); occasional small chips. Worth anything or should I donate?
November 26th, 2023
I have a few books that I would like to know the value of. The books are: "Logical Design of Digital Computers" by Montgomery Phister, Jr., published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., with a dust jacket that is rough on the edges but the book itself is in good condition, and a copyright of 1958, fifth edition, April 1960; and "Electronics Technician 2 Vol. 1, Navy Training Courses, Navpers 10190-A" prepared by the Bureau of Naval Personnel, United States Printing Office, Washington 1956, first printing in 1953, reprinted in 1955, reprinted with minor changes in 1956, in good condition with some wear on the cover and good condition schematics. What is the value of these books?
April 25th, 2023
I have a rocking chair that belonged to my Great Great Grandmother. It needs restoration work. I am interested in knowing who made it, the style, and its possible value.
June 6th, 2024