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.
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.
Valuation VS. Research And Provenance
We have sold individual paintings, diamonds and objets d’art for six figures a piece for clients all over the U.S. When an
1936 Men’s Hamilton Fireman’s Pocket Watch
Many items are worth more than their gold value. It takes an expert to know the difference — and to
WWII-Era Medals
The highly decorated man in the photo below was Claes Adolph Westring, the Swedish ambassador to Norway, who saved thousands
