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.
To Clean… Or Not To Clean
One of the most enduring debates in the world of fine art and collectibles is more nuanced than just whether
Unusual Serving Pieces
Before income taxes, and when prosperous households had help, sterling silver was not only a must but also meticulously designed for a
Fashion vs. Style vs. Weight
Styling Extraordinary Gold Bracelet Often, there are mitigating circumstances that make the most beautiful bracelets worth less than you’d expect.
Highly Collectible American Art Pottery
One of the most pleasing types of antique collecting would have to be pottery. Yes, pottery. The word pottery sounds
Appraising Sterling Silver
We absolutely love sterling silver. But the market for sterling silver flatware has gotten soft in recent years … since the
If This Samurai Sword Could Only Talk …
As I wrote a couple of years ago, there are few things more confusing in the world of antiques than samurai
Strange-But Incredibly Valuable-Bedfellows
While we consider ourselves experts, sometimes we just guess. Sometimes we just gamble. Sometimes the result is extraordinary. Sometimes I
Age Influences Value…On Many Levels
An Old Fashion Book Sometimes the past that got us into this business has a way of coming back to
And The Emmy Goes To…
Over the years, we’ve owned thousands of awards — including military medals, baseball rings and silver platters — but we’ve
Two Unusual Rolexes
Collectible Solid Gold Rolex Most people realize that old Rolex sports watches like Submariners, Daytonas, GMTs and Explorers go for fabulous money even in stainless steel.
