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My friend has a Ming plate that needs to be valued. It is a Chinese celadon porcelain dish with a slightly shaped rim, decorated in blue at the center with a circular Shou medallion enclosed by five stylised flower vignettes, eight abstract zoomorphic chilong at the rim, and the base has an apocryphal four-character mark of the Chenghua emperor (1465-1487). The dish is 2 inches deep by 10 inches in diameter and has some marring from being hung in a plate hanger.
February 16th, 2024
What is your appraisal of Barovier & Toso Figure 22007, a glass figure of a man saluting?
May 25th, 2024
I have a rug someone gave me which I believe is Persian. Can you look at a pic and tell me if it’s worth anything? The rug has no maker's mark or serial number, is in fair condition due to fading from the Florida sun, and is approximately 5x9 in size. The friend who gave it to me said she got it on an online auction many years ago and thought it might be a Kazakhstan runner.
October 5th, 2023
I bought my sister a porcelain vase marked RHM with Japanese writing and the word 'porcelain'. What does RHM stand for, and what can you tell me about this type of porcelain?
June 15th, 2023
I have a 1983 Commonwealth Collection stamp collection in binder #2. It was purchased by my father and has been sitting on our bookshelf since then. The certificate of authenticity is 04617. The collection is in immaculate condition and has likely been opened only a few times since purchase. I would like to know its value and the best way to sell it. Is there any additional information needed?
July 16th, 2023
I have an entire series of Wonder Books from the 1930's. Could you provide an appraisal and some background information on these books?
February 11th, 2023