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.
Our Tiffany Windfall
We are serious students of Tiffany. We’re known throughout the U.S. as a go-to dealer of fine Tiffany items. We
18th Century Silver By Thomas Gilpin
Though often mentioned in the same breath as Paul Storr and other famous silversmiths, little is known about Thomas Gilpin,
A True Arts & Crafts Treasure
This story ran five years ago; I’ve added an update about gold’s much higher price today
Artists Unique To Florida: Bob Ross
If you’re a fan of public television as Katrina and I are and are over 50, you will remember Bob
A Sterling Piece Of History By Fabergé
Fabergé is a name synonymous with luxury, artistry, and exquisite craftsmanship. With hundreds of artisans and workmasters, many from neighboring
American Post WWII Prints
We typically advertise that we don’t buy prints, because the print market was co-opted in the 1970s by ne’er-do-wells,exaggerators and outright fraudsters. We
Unearthing A Colorful Past
Our business mind tells us to buy things as a commodity. And never buy things based on emotion or intellectual
The Value Of Vintage Cartier
Pieces By Cartier Maintain Their Value Oddly, we have been inundated with Cartier items this past month. We make no
Gold Native American Artisan Jewelry
We are constantly on the lookout for Native American jewelry. Squash blossom necklaces, bracelets, pendants and rings are hot right
Pieces Of Art… And History
Majolica tiles and old-growth cypress beams have been focal points of the historical Vinoy Hotel since Henry Taylor’s Mediterranean Revival-designed
