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.
Not All Rolex Daytonas Are Equal
Not all Rolex Daytonas are equal. Condition, style and manufacturing date are all important when determining their worth. The three Rolex Daytonas
What’s It Really, Really Worth?
As we have discussed in the past, “worth” is a multifaceted and often confusing word. (As a previous president famously
When Subject Matter Stymies Art Valuation
The Art of Emanuel Glicenstein Romano We were approached some 10 years ago about a warehoused collection of the famous
Underperforming Assets?
We all have what my wife, Katrina Hess, calls “underperforming assets.” Some we hang on to for sentimental reasons and,
Star From Fort McHenry Flag
A Flag Star Is Born According to family folklore, this star was ripped from the flag that flew over Fort McHenry during
Coin Silver Tea Set
Southern Silver Origins In the 19th century, silversmiths were quite common in the North — many were based in New
American Post–WWII Prints
Prints Can Be a Risky Business We typically advertise that we don’t buy prints because the print market was co-opted
The Mother Of All House Call Stories
An Unusual Call At Night One of my house call guys (an employee who has a degree in fine art
German Porcelain From Dresden And Meissen
The city of Dresden and the Meissen factory area are known for their fine porcelain manufacturing, going back centuries. While most pieces of this
German 22k Gold Decorative Arts Masterpiece
Carl Frey & Söhne was a Master Jeweler in Breslau, Germany. He made a myriad of items for royalty and
