by Fruitcocktail Collectables | Aug 30, 2018 | All, Appraisal, Estate Sale
In the U.S., sterling silverware was prevalent during the 19th and early 20th centuries. If you’ve received antique flatware as a family heirloom or stumbled upon silverware at an estate sale, you’re probably wondering how much it’s worth. While we always recommend...
by Fruitcocktail Collectables | Jul 24, 2018 | All, Antique Jewelry, Appraisal
The term vintage encompasses many categories of jewelry, spanning over past decades from varying eras of style. Each category can contain pieces ranging in value from a few dollars to thousands of dollars. If you have pieces of jewelry that you are interested in...
by Fruitcocktail Collectables | Jun 25, 2018 | All, Appraisal, Estate Sale
Estate appraisal planning isn’t necessarily one of the most fun responsibilities, however, having current estate plans ultimately helps to streamline processes later in life. Although an attorney can help to guide you through the planning process, it is important to...
by Fruitcocktail Collectables | Feb 8, 2018 | All, Appraisal, Consignment, Estate Sale
BySusan KelleherPacific NW magazine staff writer THE PALE YELLOW chair sliding down the scratched steel bed of the Goodwill tractor trailer lands with a thud atop the fractured remains of a cheap particleboard desk at Seattle’s South Transfer Station, an ignominious...
