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Appraising for Provenance

July 17, 2019by Johanne Yakula 2 Comments

Occasionally an appraiser is required to appraise an object that belonged to a well known individual, alive or dead. Determining value for said object presents a conundrum for the appraiser on many levels.

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What’s in a Mark?

April 17, 2018by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

“A wine label is worth 100 years of experience.” Have you ever heard that saying before? This saying refers to the amount of information that can be gleaned from a […]

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Antique Expert Tip #4 – Research Like a Dealer

December 12, 2017by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

One of the biggest benefits of getting an antique appraisal is finally being able to know what it is that you have – and what it might be worth. It’s possible, however, for you to do some basic research yourself.

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Uncommon Antiques

April 25, 2017by Johanne Yakula 2 Comments

Occasionally a person comes across an object that speaks to the quirky side of one’s personality. It doesn’t have to be old. As a matter of fact I love my […]

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What's happening to the market value of china and porcelain?

How to Choose an Appraiser for your Antiques

March 10, 2016by Johanne Yakula 6 Comments

There may come a time when you will want, or need to know, how much your – or someone else’s – personal possessions are worth. It might be because you plan to […]

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Old Victrolas still Collectible

Upcoming Talks

March 3, 2015by Johanne Yakula 4 Comments

Just what is an antique? Are you curious about something you own? How old is it? Is it worth anything? I will be teaching a course at Metro Continuing Education on […]

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What Do You Do with Smelly Furniture?

August 20, 2014by Johanne Yakula 2 Comments

Have you ever inherited or purchased a piece of furniture that just didn’t smell right? I have, and I paid for my mistake in terms of money and time invested. […]

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Keep the photo clutter-free

Why Good Photos help to sell your Antiques.

July 22, 2014by Johanne Yakula 4 Comments

What is your first reaction when you look at this image of the sofa for sale? Would you buy it? I received an email today from a friend who had […]

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Collections can be hard to part with - both emotionally and financially

Why Antique Appraisals ?

December 16, 2013by Johanne Yakula 4 Comments

Winter is never a great time to make changes that would cause you or someone you love to have to move from their home. However, sometimes life throws curve balls. […]

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Victorian Tea Service

10 Things You Should Know about Selling your Antiques on Consignment

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There comes a time in every one’s life that it is necessary to sell belongings – your own or someone else’s. Garage sales are one way but what if your […]

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