What's It Worth?

Out of the attic and into the spotlight

Beaded Purse

| June 14, 2011

I work in senior housing and get to meet wonderful people in their 800s, 90s and 100s as part of my job.  Louise, one of my favorite residents, recently passed away at 102; her family gave me this purse as a memento. I’ll always treasure it because she was a dear and very funny lady.  [...]

Kashmir and Paisley Shawls

| April 13, 2011

Last Sunday I took part in an appraisal event as a fundraiser for the Gardens at Heather Farms in Walnut Creek.  Members of the public paid a small fee and their items were evaluated by one of about ten appraisers in attendance.  I was lucky enough to be asked to evaluate textiles and was thrilled [...]

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