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.
A (FLAG) Star Is Born
According to family folklore, this star was ripped from the flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the War of
A Who’s Who Of Visitors
Born in rural Maine, John Godfrey Moore moved to New York to make his fortune in railroad and banking. He
We Are The Champions … Of Championship Rings
Our business is our passion, second only to research — which is our first love. Katrina and I have hobbies,
Cane or Walking Stick?
Canes and walking sticks are fun to collect and are found in a large variety of styles. Canes were once a
Does Crime Pay?
No – but in this case, you have a rare opportunity to buy barely worn, extraordinary items for pennies on
The Eye-Popping Colors Of Peter Max
My fascination with Peter Max started in my college days and I have been collecting his prints ever since. My
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
