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WELCOME TO THE COLLECTOR'S CORNER
The Collector's Corner is an exclusive service of the Accurate Appraisals Partnership. Collector's Corner will be published weekly, containing short, yet fascinating articles pertaining to all manner of collectibles, services, clubs, and special eclectic auctions. Articles will be written by various expert collectors and authors, with a number of them being members of the AAP. We hope these articles will be both fun as well as informative, helping to enhance your antique experience.
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PARTIAL ACCURATE APPRAISALS PARTNERS LIST
Over the past several years, each of these fine people has been actively involved with me in both on line auction research and the Accurate Appraisals Partnership. They are the backbone of the organization & have assured that we maintained a 90% + success ratio in positive identifications. Here are some quick thumbnails introducing many of them. The Books authored by these dedicated professionals belong in everyone’s library. Please contact the authors to inquire about the purchase of their masterpieces.
1) Mr. Dave Peterson ; Dave is one of the World’s leading authorities on Vaseline glass, as his (3) critically acclaimed books will attest, plus he is lots of fun and a wonderful fellow. Dave also has one of the truly eclectic private collections of his favorite subject. His books are
1) VASELINE GLASS: CANARY TO CONTEMPORARY
2) THE “LOST CHAPTERS” TO: VASELINE GLASS
3) VASELINE GLASS RARITIES
2) Ms. Jill Potter ;
Jill is an experienced dealer / collector and associate who specializes in all manner of Fenton and Murano Glass, Animal miniatures, and helps with different kinds of Porcelain. She is a joy to work with.
3) Mr. Michael Cherney ; Michael is a skilled marketing and systems specialist who specializes in American & English eclectic pottery, European porcelain, antique & vintage toys, and all manner of cast iron banks, doorstops etc. Michael is a tremendous resource.
4) Ms. Mary McCaslin ; Mary is perhaps the world’s leading authority on Royal Bayreuth porcelain, having written the two definitive works on the subject. She recently also completed a masterwork on R.S. Prussia / Schlegelmilch porcelain W / Cobalt. She is a lovely lady and has been a tremendous help to the partnership.
1) ROYAL BAYREUTH A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE
2) ROYAL BAYREUTH A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE BOOK II
3) RS PRUSSIA & MORE, SCHLEGELMILCH PORCELAIN FEATURING COBALT
5) Mr. John Wocher ; John has been a lifesaver for the AAP by qualifying all manor of vintage and antique Japanese items. Living outside of Tokyo, he is a kind & selfless gentleman whose expertise is so extensive that he also sits as a Japanese moderator on the world’s premiere (English Language) Oriental web site, Gotheborg http://www.gotheborg.com
Mr. Wocher is a class gentleman, and a wealth of Japanese history all rolled into one.
6) Mr. Gary Baldwin ; Gary is a wonderful gentleman who is another of our authors, having written perhaps the finest (2) references on Moser Artistic glass in history. His specialty is Victorian and latter era Bohemian glass.
1) MOSER ARTISTIC GLASS EDITION TWO
2) MOSER GLASS – THE KLABIN COLLECTION
7) Ms. Paula Tracey ; Paula is a lovely lady that has had her own antique shop for many years. Her passion and outstanding expertise are headed by her lifelong collection and study of Dolls. We have never known a more qualified person to identify your childhood treasures.
8) Ms. Gloria Arthur ; Gloria is a wonderful lady with a broad range of antique knowledge. She owns and operates the 3 story tall Bank St. Antique Mall in Decatur, Al. Gloria’s passion is furniture, and she has collaborated on several references. I have never known a better source for items from the 17th century all the way thru the US Empire period. Gloria’s experience is extensive, and can be of great benefit to anyone with furniture.
9) Ms. Ann Valverde and Fernando Valverde ; The Valverde’s are appraisers with years of experience in their own fine shop, with expertise ranging from virtually all Paintings, Portraits, and print media, to antique lamps, clocks, dolls and 18th to 19th century furniture. Fernando also specializes in antique clock refurbishing & repair. Ann & Fernando are lovely folks that can help you in a number of different ways.
antiqueappraisals@comcast.net
10) Mr. Ed & Mrs. Virginia Perva
The Perva' s have been accomplished collectors and dealers for over 30 years in the fields of Elegant Glass (specializing in Heisey), Carnival glass, Depression glass, and American Pottery. Ed has both written and contributed to numerous articles, as well as collaborating on several major glass reference works. Ed & Virginia are wonderful people who will approach your qualification of your heirlooms with the same love and respect you yourself provide.
gmantiques@inteliport.com
11) Mr. John and Candice Scherz ; John works with English & American Victorian Art glass, including opalescent and Cranberry items. Levels of expertise encompass Lamp work items (paperweights), Cruets, Epergnes, English semi-porcelain (flow blue) & transfer ware, firearms, militaria, and fine European and American porcelain. Candi specializes in Hummel, Lladro, Royal Doulton, and Occupied Japan figurines, as well as any type of vintage advertising media, Black memorabilia, and toys.
1) Baciato Dal Sole: The Turtle Point Vaseline & Cranberry Villa – Porcelain, Glass. Pottery, and Sundries, From The Victorian Through Contemporary Eras, & Their Values
12) Mr. James L. Sapp; Jim Sapp must be considered one of the leading authorities on the heritage of one of the most ornate of all antique collectibles, the Fairy lamp. Mr. Sapp was one of the founders of the American based Fairy Lamp Club along with Pat & Bob Ruf in 1996. Since then, James has maintained the stewardship of the club, authoring over that period, 4 massive volumes of news letters and articles containing perhaps the finest historical and collecting data ever recorded pertaining to this very special art form. For those interested, please visit the wonderful web site at www.fairylampclub.com , but better yet, the members would love to invite you to join the club dedicated to the preservation of one of the must beautiful of all antiques. jimsapp7@msn.com
The AAP has been fortunate to benefit from working relationships with a number of other qualified authors who generously gave of their time to help us get it right. They have penned a significant number of books in their fields. Some examples of these experts who contributed to our cause are Bill Edwards & Mike Carwile – authors of “Standard Encyclopedia of Opalescent Glass” 5th Ed., & “Standard Encyclopedia of Pressed Glass 1860 – 1930” 5th Ed., and “Standard Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass” 11 th Ed. Bob & Jo Sanford – authors of “Victorian Glass Novelties”, and co-authors of “Glass Toothpick Holders” 2nd Ed. (also by Neila & Tom Bredehoft). Johanna S. Billings – author of “Collectible Glass Rose Bowls”, & “Peachblow Glass”. Bing Hilton – author of “The Greentown Glass Company”. Keith & Thomas Waterbrook Clyde – authors of “Atelier Le Tallec Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain”, & “The Decorative Art of Limoges Porcelain & Boxes”. Lady Marion Langham – Author and expert on Irish Belleek & UK lamp works, composing “Belleek Irish Porcelain”, & “Encyclopedia of Belleek Flower Holders”. We would also like to say a special thank you to people like James Measell, who have written more books than I can count, and were always there to help us solve the dicey conundrums, allowing the AAP to maintain its integrity of service to our clients.
The AAP extensive library & data base is further augmented by its participation in a number of eclectic worldwide clubs, promoting the continued protection and education for a number of antique disciplines. The experts in these fields donate their knowledge selflessly, both to the benefit of our partnership, and those individuals in need. We will be proud to introduce many of these fine organizations in upcoming segments of our exclusive “Collector’s Corner Showcase”.
