I donated a set of 285 pieces of ink rubbings on mulberry paper that were purchased by my grandfather in 1911 in Xian to Wofford College last year (2016), and I would like to have them appraised for tax purposes if it is not too expensive. They have been photographed and catalogued and can be viewed online. Could you give me a rough idea on how much an appraisal would cost?

May 25th, 2024

I recently purchased a large wash pitcher (no bowl) that has B & G Burslem England stamped on the underside of the base. It is brown ware and has a pinched rim on the pitcher with painted detail inside. The only identifying information on the sales tag was 1870s England. What did I buy, and what is its history?

March 17th, 2024

I am interested in an appraisal of a Noritake dinner set. The Bankstamp has an M surrounded by a wreath and "Japan" written underneath the wreath. There is a floral pattern. I am interested in the pattern name and value. There is gold-edged trim on the dinnerware, and I received it from my Great Aunt about twenty years ago. I also need to determine the number of pieces in the set.

April 29th, 2023

I have a cookbook with a copyright date of 1806 and would like to find out its value. The book is titled 'The Cook Book' by 'Oscar' of the Waldorf, and it has a handwritten date by Oscar Tschirky on December 9, 1900. The publisher's name on the spine is The Werner Company. What is the actual publication date, who was the publisher, and what is the current value of the book?

December 28th, 2023

I have a graduated silver bead necklace and a tiger eye pendant with matching earrings from my mother's collection of costume jewelry. The necklace is 95 grams of silver and has markings .925 and Mexico, but I can't identify the silversmith's code. The pendant and earrings are also in sterling silver but I haven't been able to research their markings. Can you help identify these pieces and provide an estimated value?

September 7th, 2024