There is little value associated with ration books, German coins and stamps, military patches, uniform buttons, letters to and from home, or damaged goods. You may then want to hire an antique appraiser. There too you will have to part with about 1/3 of the selling price. You can contact a local dealer who may buy them outright or sell them on consignment. Where would I be able to find someone to help with that? In the early 1950s, Colclough merged with Ridgeway. An authentic Stickley Morris type chair should have a decal on the bottom. The other is more clear and name is Longton but number is not clear.

There have been variations of marks over the years.

For instance belt like closings usually date before the 1870s. I can not tell you exactly what your rocker is, but only suggest that you follow my advice for further research. Visit two different dealers to see if you get the same answer. Can you help me date this piece.

You can also ask your insurance agent, the trust manager at your bank or an estate lawyer.

Make sure that you have a general idea of the value first. Thank you!

Learn the manufacturer and the pattern. Question: I have a marble top pedestal coffee table. If it cools quickly, it is probably not sterling. Certain types of antiques hold their value even in a recession or in hard economic times. No way I would ever get anywhere near the suggested price because it is damaged. Modern buyers often look for the cleaner lines of minimalism. Griswold Manufacturing produced renown cast iron cooking products from 1865 to 1957. Includes antiquities, antiques, collectables, retro, vintage and 20th century design. If you are trying to learn about your item, you need to use clear terms in your description. However, I can not find any information on their worth. If you must ,arrange to meet the buyer in a public place for your own safety. You can check the Capodimonte site and contact them for information on your particular lamp. Visiting online auctions to look up past results or logging on to a large online antique mall or another vintage selling site (RubyLane.com or Etsy.com, as examples) and searching the inventory for comparison pricing are two more convenient ways of assessing approximate value. The value will depend on the condition.

Make sure you view the sold price. An appraiser may cost a few hundred dollars. It may surprise you that some of these shiny, can't-be-missed decorations are selling for hundreds of dollars. Include the material it's made of, the size, color, and decorative features. A girls school was added in 1909.

Expect to part with about 1/3 of the sales prices if you sell on consignment.

Some themes are more popular than others. This may take some time, but it can help you narrow down your search. It was designed by Ernst Gordon and is called 'Tulpan'.

The weirder or rarer it is, the more intrigue it has. High values are usually found in older, unique items that are in high demand. How do I sell them? Small vintage cobalt blue vases can be found at thrift shops for next to nothing. So you might want to check daily for items similar to your own. "Occupied Japan for Collectors" from Schiffer Publishing and "The Collector's Encyclopedia of Occupied Japan Collectibles" by Collectors Books can help you identify your items. Would this collection be better sold as a whole? It does have a lock and what looks like leather straps (like on a belt) where the latches would normally be.

The company also produced many styles including Spanish Gothic, Spanish Renaissance, Jacobean, and more. As uncertain as valuing antiques can be, appraisers do value them every day of the week largely by looking at comparable values. To this day I have not cleaned it. These days not only can you purchase the standard sized dolls, the addition of the Cabbage Patch ‘Cuties’ means that there’s something for even the littlest family members to love and cherish. It began as a boys industrial school in 1902. You may be surprised at how unique the shapes are.

Rarities can be difficult to value, but the most recent selling price for the same or similar object may be a good indicator of expected market value.

I remember seeing the Flow Blue at Auntie's house, how it was rarely used, but treasured, set in a bow front cabinet to be looked upon—not touched. Of course, a dealer will need to cover his own costs and make a profit.

Before you learn the value of your table you need to identify what it is that you have. This cowboy-covered lunch box is now worth less than a fourth of its original appraised value, but we still love the Western theme. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Question: What should I look for in finding a good antique appraiser? The images that manufacturers use often change slightly over the years so that can help you learn the approximate age of your bowl. It has a number under the manufacturer's name. Among the hottest on the market are tin toys and these too can fit into any niche collection.