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The Smart Collector
A lively column for today's traditional and online collectors. Arnet covers the broad collectible beat with style and expertise.
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Mass-Produced Daffodil Pin Worth a Bundle? Not Likely
Q: My daffodil pin marked "Danecraft Sterling" was on "Antiques Roadshow" a few years ago. A: Danecraft makes sterling silver based costume jewelry.
Is Yard Sale Masterpiece the Real Deal? Don't Take Seller's Word
Q: I picked up a painting at a yard sale held by a world traveler. A: Let me count the reasons why I cannot begin to quote you a price. Next, is it indeed by Heinrich August Schwabe, an American painter from New Jersey who lived 1843-1916?
Survival of Haviland Punch Set a Near Miracle
Q: My great-grandparents brought this Haviland set over from Germany. A: Images sent show a large footed porcelain bowl and nine footed cups without handles.
Cylinder Music Boxes: the 19th Century Home Entertainment System
Q: Value for a late 1880s to early 1900s cylinder music box in an inlaid wood case? A: First, let's clue readers about old music boxes. Basically wooden cases that hold metal cylinders, these boxes have a metal comb with raised teeth.
Vuitton Trunks Are Highly Collectible, so Find a Good Auction House
Q: I work for a lady who has a large, original Versace trunk that was her grandmother's. It is in great condition. This lady is 80 years old and would like to sell the trunk. --Carla.
Selling Old Coins? Beware of Sharks!
Q: My brother has silver coins from the 16th to 18th centuries, but no idea where to go to have them appraised. --Maribel. Q: I have old gold coins, but gold dealers minimize collector value and say they are only worth gold value. --Renee.
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