What It's Worth
Weekly articles written by Jeffrey P. Hess about the value of collectibles and other rarities. The articles are published weekly on the Tampa Bay Times.
A Masterpiece In Silverplate
Often people mistake silverplate for “real” silver. The quality of silverplate can come in a range. Some items are simply
A Range Of Auction Results
Here are some highlights of last month’s auction. Results were varied with a few disappointments and many wins. 1. The
A Pen Of Value And Reknown
The 21st century changed the landscape of fine and decorative arts dealers througout the world. The Chinese market was always
The Holy Grail Of Hamilton Watches
A jeweler in Oklahoma reached out with a rare Hamilton watch that a local dealer offered her $1,000 for. Surprised
A (FLAG) Star Is Born
According to family folklore, this star was ripped from the flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the War of
A Who’s Who Of Visitors
Born in rural Maine, John Godfrey Moore moved to New York to make his fortune in railroad and banking. He
We Are The Champions … Of Championship Rings
Our business is our passion, second only to research — which is our first love. Katrina and I have hobbies,
Cane or Walking Stick?
Canes and walking sticks are fun to collect and are found in a large variety of styles. Canes were once
Does Crime Pay?
No – but in this case, you have a rare opportunity to buy barely worn, extraordinary items for pennies on
The Eye-Popping Colors Of Peter Max
My fascination with Peter Max started in my college days and I have been collecting his prints ever since. My
