Danielle Arnet

Not sure the value of those inherited treasures? Simple research online can be priceless

May 23, 2019 at 2:16 p.m.

Today's column introduces readers who inherited art. Clueless about value, each wonders if their item(s) is worth anything. The lesson is that we all need to be smart about researching...

When value, ID are elusive, consult a professional appraiser

May 23, 2019 at 2:16 p.m.

Q: My original ink and watercolor art is signed Ruthven Todd and numbered 26/70. There is a poem by Todd on the sketch. The Library of Congress has copy 4/70....

Historic value is catnip for treen collectors

May 23, 2019 at 2:16 p.m.

Q: Any info on our carved wooden washboard? Basically it's styled after the old-fashioned metal washboards, but is carved out of a solid piece of wood, with carved "ribs" running...

There’s no set rule about when to buy or sell

May 23, 2019 at 2:15 p.m.

Q: How do I determine current value for a piece by glass artist Kent Ipsen? He was from the area where I live, and he died fairly recently. I have...

Collectors group offers selling tips on vintage lighters

May 23, 2019 at 2:15 p.m.

Q: What can you tell us about our vintage cigarette table lighter shaped like an antique car? It's part of our vast collection of lighters. The lighter is marked Unitoran...

Toy train prices ride on specific makers, models, and gauges

May 23, 2019 at 2:15 p.m.

Q: We inherited several boxes of antique trains, accessories and tracks. I think they are from the late 1930s or early '40s. I have no idea of their value or...

Vast majority of ‘collectibles’ fail to retain value

May 23, 2019 at 2:14 p.m.

Q: Any ideas on how to sell a collection of Boyds Bears? These are both stuffed and ceramic. Some have original tags. A: Created in 1984, the line of plush...

Top quality mahjong sets still win hearts of dedicated players

May 23, 2019 at 2:13 p.m.

Q: My mahjong set dates from before the early 1940s. There are ashtrays at the ends of each rack. I've searched online for sets with ashtrays and found none. I've...

Confirming authenticity can be tricky

May 23, 2019 at 2:12 p.m.

Q: How do I find the value of three Webb Burmese vases? They have no maker marks, just a circle on the bottom. A: The query came without images, but...

Newspaper collectors care about much more than news

May 23, 2019 at 2:12 p.m.

Q: I have old newspapers from the American Civil War that describe battles. How do I determine their worth? A: The first thing to do is key http://www.rarenewspapers.com , the...

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