Expert Appraisals

Sister Bay Historical Society will present its 4th annual antiques and collectibles appraisal event fundraiser featuring author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran on July 18, starting at 1 pm.

Each appraisal is $15 and proceeds benefit the society. All items for appraisal must be registered in advance, which can be done by calling 920.854.9242. The public is also welcome to come and watch, admission $3.

Moran is available to make home visits for people with big things, or fragile things (or a lot of things). House calls are $75 an hour and there is no mileage charge if within 10 miles of the appraisal event site. To arrange, call 715.281.5060 or email [email protected].

Excluded items for appraisals include: all weapons, including swords and knives (though folding knives with advertising are accepted); traps (like leg-hold); Nazi memorabilia; coins and paper money; fine jewelry, including precious gems; and Beanie Babies.

Questions about objects not covered here can be submitted to Moran in advance to determine if they are appropriate. Suggested categories for advance inquiry include, but are not limited to: Oriental, Native American and other tribal objects (African, Oceanic); ancient artifacts (Egyptian and other early cultures); fossils and minerals; books; automotive items; nautical and military-related objects; sports memorabilia (including baseball cards); records; antique tools and technological objects (typewriters, cameras, assorted machinery or instruments for scientific measure, like sextants, telescopes, microscopes, etc.). When in doubt, email inquiry can often address this.