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How do I get an appointment with an appraiser for an old European art painting that is over 300 years old, painted on copper, and found in a northern Maine silo? The university appraiser in Miami suggested it might be similar to one in the Louvre but gave it no value. I am curious about its origin and potential value.
July 8th, 2023
Is a thick green glass bottle embossed with 'BAKERWELL MINERAL WATER' and 'BAKE HOTEL MINERLA WELLS TEXAS' at the bottom considered an antique, and if so, what is its value?
July 25th, 2023
What price should I ask for an Avon Cologne bottle: Mesmerize Cologne, #260? It is cobalt blue with a 'gold' top in perfect condition and still has about 1/2 bottle of cologne in it. I assume it's from the 1990's.
November 23rd, 2024
How can I determine the age of an old mission bench that has no tags and some kind of straw for filler in the cushion?
March 9th, 2023
Could you provide information on an old powderhorn that my nephew dug up? An acid test showed it to be silver, but some have disputed this. A magnet does not stick to it, and it features double eagles or some type of bird and a family crest with other beautiful designs.
November 13th, 2024
I have a watercolor painting of children drawing with chalk on the street. It measures 17x22 inches, is numbered 52/200, signed "Heffner," and titled "Street Fantasy." Have you heard of this artist, and can you provide a value estimate for the painting?
July 29th, 2024