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.
Victoria’s Secret – A Secret No More
Do you have valuables in your drawers? We’ll venture that Queen Victoria thought what was in her drawers was quite valuable. And
1864 Abraham Lincoln Ferrotype
Photographic images come in many forms: daguerreotype, ambrotype and tintype, or ferrotype. It takes an expert to know the difference. Daguerreotype was introduced in
The Indian Tribes Of North America
Native American Biographies This three-volume collection of Native American biographies and stunning, hand-colored lithographs from Thomas McKenney and James Hall is highly collectible. It was part
One Extraordinary House Call
Judging from our email, folks seem to like columns about memorable house calls. My wife, Katrina, reminded me of one
Mid-Century Magic
The 1950s to 1980s are the hot trend today. When we first went into the antique business in the 1980s,
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
