There are many downsizing and decluttering gurus out there. Some have tips about labeling laundry baskets or tossing clothes you haven’t worn for a year or more, but few can spot the valuable items in ...

You sent photos and celebrity antique appraiser Dr. Lori studied them. See how much this bowl, candle holder, and Barbie doll ...

We play another round of Dumpster or No Dumpster with antiques appraiser Dr. Lori! Don’t expect correct change when paying ...

I have appraised all types of clocks – tall case clocks, carriage clocks, mantle clocks, etc., for clients in all parts of the world. These clock collectors have been surprised or even stunned when an ...

I have been serving as "America's Appraiser" for many years now, talking about objects owned by everyman regular folks, not just highbrow objects only owned by the ultra-wealthy. Many people attend my ...

People love their collections. No matter the type of object — cookie jars, military memorabilia, fine art prints — collectors want to add to a collection, display their pieces , and enjoy learning ...

The portable record player has reached middle age. That’s right, portable record players have reached 50 years old and that means a collecting revival is on the horizon. The 1960s and 1970s marks the ...

The bright white milk glass bud vase that stood quietly on your mother’s kitchen shelf since the 1950s is actually an object with a history that dates to the Italian Renaissance era. In fact, milk ...

Thrifting china dishes can be a delightful adventure; you never know what you'll find. Here's what to look for when hunting for china in thrift shops.

Jade has been part of China’s art tradition for thousands of years. Jade comes in two distinct forms: jadeite and nephrite. Jade carvers believe that the elements of jade make it something beautiful ...

Jade has been a symbol of status in China since the ancient times. It's an important material, often used in carvings, jewelry, screens, decorations, etc. Jade is held in high regard as valuable and ...

A woman with long hair holds a glass bowl, examining it to determine whether to purchase it. - Galina Zhigalova/Getty Images Thrifters know that bargains abound at resale shops, tag sales, and antique ...