Don’t miss the library's first ever antiques and collectibles appraisal event featuring author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran of Iola, Wisconsin! He is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles, including three editions of the 800-page annual Warman's Antiques & Collectibles.
Opinions of value are informal, and may not be used for insurance or charitable donations, which require a certified appraisal.
Registration for a single object to be appraised is required. Please call or stop by the second floor service desk the library to schedule your appointment or to ask any questions.
Categories of objects for appraisal may include:
Americana, including autographs and historical documents. Fine art, including paintings, drawings, prints and statuary. Furniture (usually smaller pieces are best). Ceramics, including figural pottery, vases, dishes, kitchenware and stoneware. Glassware, including marbles and souvenir items. Vintage photographs, including snapshots, tintypes, ambrotypes and daguerreotypes. Advertising, including posters, lithographed tin, paper and figural objects. Folk art, including carvings, quilts, weathervanes, windmill weights and "outsider" art. Assorted toys, including dolls (bisque, composition and plastic), windups and mechanical banks. Metalware, including iron, bronze, brass, pot metal, silver, silver plate. Clocks, including mantel, hanging and figural. Costume jewelry, including brooches, bracelets, earrings. Musical Instruments, including string, wind and reed instruments. Antique and vintage lighting of all kinds. Books. Sports Memorabilia.
Excluded items: all weapons, including swords and knives (though folding knives with advertising are accepted); traps (like leg-hold); Nazi memorabilia; coins and paper money; fine jewelry, including precious gems; Beanie Babies.
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