Services include:
- Certified Appraisals
- Material Culture and Antiques Research/Valuation
- Collections Consultancy
- Personal Appearances
Certified appraisals
When you need a valuation for tax purposes, a legal proceeding, or insurance
- Meticulous on-site physical inspection with photography
- Interview
- USPAP-compliant report
- Fair market value, replacement value, liquidation value, marketable cash value
- Comparative market approach, cost approach
Material culture and antiques research and valuation
When you are curious about the history and value of an object but do not require a certified appraisal
- On-site physical inspection with photography or photo examination
- Interview
- Narrative report that will enrich and illuminate heirlooms and family treasures for generations to come
- Does not satisfy IRS requirements for tax or donation purposes
Collections consultancy
When you are ready to take your cherished collection to the next level, from bobbleheads to sterling silver
- Development and curation consultation
- Cataloging with photography
- Research and valuation
- De-acquisition strategies
- Self-publication coaching
Personal appearances
When you need an entertaining and informative public speaker for your organization, group, or special event
- Feature presentations/lectures
- TV, radio, and social media appearances
- Charity events and fundraisers
- Walkabout/talkabout tours