I have a knife or dagger given to me by my wife's uncle who was in the Korean War. He took it from a Japanese officer who was killed in the war. The knife has some Japanese inscription on it and is double-edged. What can you tell me about its origin, age, and value?

February 17th, 2024

I have a book titled 'The History of Magic' by Kurt Seligmann. The pages, cover, and spine are in excellent condition. I'm checking to see if it's a first edition and it was published in 1948. Is there anything else important the Antiques Appraiser should know?

February 11th, 2024

I bought a Gazo Family floor clock, the 'San Franciscan' in dark walnut, which is in perfect condition. I'm the second owner and can't find any information or approximate value. The clock is 8 1/2 feet tall and very heavy, so I can't check the back for any maker's marks or serial numbers. It has a Gazo nameplate and works well. Is there any way to determine its value without moving it?

August 25th, 2023

I inherited about 20 pieces of Asian Artwork and I am curious what the pieces might be worth. The artworks are from when my dad was in Japan during the war, so at least 50 plus years old, possibly much older. What is the value of these pieces and what should I look for to determine their worth?

July 13th, 2024

Trying to find out if a painting is worth anything. I know the artist by signature and he died in 1933. What condition is the item in and is there anything else important the Antiques Appraiser should know?

October 22nd, 2023