Once upon a time, not too long ago and in a land not too far away, lived a couple. *idyllic music* They had just bought their first ever RV from a private seller, and decided to get an appraisal from a local dealer. *more idyllic music* The local dealer took the Motor Vehicle Appraisal Form…
“Hey, you’re British, aren’t you?” I was at McHaffie’s Flea Market and know many of the vendors. One of them was asking that question. I said yes, and he asked if I knew anything about John Bull. It isn’t unusual for vendors to ask my assistance in identifying an item or, in this case, giving…
Ok class, calm down. Return to your seats. Today we are going to cover both sides of the history of the swastika. The good. And the bad. The true power of history lies in hindsight and context. Keep that in mind. Got it? Now read on, and learn. Believed to date back 7000 years to…
Some years ago I visited Country Side Antiques on the tail end of a long bike ride. As usual I parked my bike by the barn and wandered inside, half-thinking of finding a nice long couch. A small MCM loveseat is the cats’ fur-niture, and sadly too short for me to stretch out on full…
Perhaps the most important aspect of my appraising career it taking the pulse of the culture in which I live. This is done just by living and taking note of what I see. Though I wouldn’t call myself a dog aficionado, I have some dog buddies and we are always happy to see each other….
How to make lemonade. Slice lemons in half. Squeeze out the juice into a bowl. Add water, sugar, maybe some ice and a few slices of lemon. Pour into a large pitcher and stir well. Keep in the fridge so it stays nice and cool. Then make a stand. A simple folding table with a…
A few months ago I was contacted by the North Grenville Historical Society, asking if I would be willing to perform on-site valuations for their members. Of course I agreed. It would be a great way to meet the local Historical Society, get a chance to see unusual items, and further spread the word about…