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.
All Silver Is Not The Same
One of the most intense interests at Hess Fine Art is antique silver. Most people don’t know that only half
The Legal Ambiguities Of Turtle Shell
When it comes to buying or selling tortoise or turtle shell, what is legal? The legality of selling these items
ST. Petersburg Through A Lens Of The Past
Sometimes “value” is not measured in dollars. We are buyers and sellers, yes – but we are also historians. We
The Venerable, Ever-Collectible Rolex Submariner
Rolex Submariners have been the mainstay of the watch collections of men of means since the 1970s. First launched in the
A True Arts And Crafts Treasure
Occasionally, a museum-quality piece crosses our desk, and this week we’re proud to have a most incredible example of Arts
The Fascination With Russian Orthodox Icons
Russian icons (as well as those of Greece and other orthodox countries) have been included in many private and museum collections,
More On Market Value VS Celebrity Value
A few months ago, we boasted about our “robust watchmaking department” with two Rolex– and Audemars Piguet trained watchmakers on staff, and discussed
Fair Market Value VS. Celebrity Value
A Kiss To Build a Watch On Even though we have a robust watchmaking department with two Rolex– and Audemars Piguet-trained watchmakers
The High Value Of Promotion
It’s been said that there is a fine line between promotion and advertising. In some languages, the words “propaganda” and
Do You Have A Museum – Worthy Piece To Donate?
At least once a week, an individual asks our opinion on whether to donate a family heirloom to a museum.
