Do you like to go #shopping for #bargains and #ThriftStoreFinds? Watch Ph.D. Antiques Appraiser Dr. Lori show you secrets to shopping and finding bargains by identifying and valuing those odd, different, and unusual antiques. Learn the factors that affect the value for branding irons, cast iron Asian Foo dragons, a Martin guitar and other items like paintings, autographs, a metal cross, candlesticks and more. Using a reverse glass painting of Napoleon Bonaparte as an example, see how to tell if two portraits together are brother and sister or husband and wife. It's so easy. Also, discover how to authenticate Babe Ruth's autograph and other autographs as Dr. Lori explains why you can't trust a certificate of authenticity or COA. Experts don't rely on them.
Got a piece made out of metal? Learn the secrets to shopping and finding bargains with brass casting pieces made in the Scandinavia and Baltics regions and an unusual brass Turkish made horse and carriage found at an estate sale. Plus, Dr. Lori offers tips on how to get bargains by negotiating, how to identify Art Deco pieces, and how a figure made of marble or featured in a picture that wears a halo and veil can help you date your piece. Watch as a tobacco pipe humidor is appraised, cleaning methods for your antiques are suggested, and framing tips to stop ruining your favorite prints and lithographs are provided.
Ask Dr. Lori to appraise your rare and unusual thrift store and estate sale finds. Attend her antiques appraisal events near you or submit photos on Dr. Lori's website.
