Appraisal Articles
Insights on antiques, jewelry, and the appraisal process
Echoes of the General Store: Vintage Advertising's Charm in Middle Tennessee
I remember a recent appraisal for a client in Franklin. She’d inherited a dusty box from her grandfather’s attic, filled with what she initially dismissed...
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Diamond Inclusions: Your Essential Guide for Accurate Appraisals
Imagine Sarah, a lovely woman in her late sixties, bringing in her grandmother's engagement ring. It’s a beautiful piece, a solitaire diamond that catches the...
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Navigating the Minefield: Common Ethical Dilemmas for Personal Property Appraisers
The phone rings, and it’s Mrs. Gable. She’s inherited her grandmother’s exquisite Victorian mourning brooch, a piece she cherishes for sentimental reasons. She’s not looking...
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Bakelite's Hidden Treasures: Unearthing High-Value Carvings and Figural Masterpieces
Imagine stumbling upon a dusty box in your grandmother’s attic, filled with what looks like old, brightly colored plastic bangles and brooches. You might dismiss...
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Treasures of the Hunt: Collecting Vintage Tennessee Hunting Licenses and Tags
The scent of aged paper and faded ink, a whisper of past adventures. Imagine finding a small, brittle envelope tucked away in a dusty attic...
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Beyond the Scars: Methodologies and Ethical Imperatives in Damaged Item Appraisal
A delicate porcelain doll, its bisque face marred by a hairline fracture that runs from its rosy cheek to its tiny chin, sits on my...
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The Ticking Heart of Time: Unveiling the Allure of Antique Pocket Watches
Imagine walking into a dusty antique shop, the air thick with the scent of aged wood and forgotten stories. Your fingers brush against a velvet-lined...
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Middle Tennessee Carnival Glass: Unearthing Rare Patterns
I remember a call from a gentleman named Arthur, who’d inherited his grandmother’s attic treasures. He’d sifted through dusty boxes, convinced he had nothing of...
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USPAP Mastery: Navigating the Standards for Personal Property Appraisers
I remember a call from Ms. Henderson, a lovely woman in her late seventies, who was devastated. Her late husband’s pocket watch, a family heirloom...
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