3rd annual antiques appraisal day - at the Overlook in Charlton MA
Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 10:02PM (If you’d like to talk to me about doing an appraisal event for you, or instructions on how to do one, email to: wkolenda@gmail dot com)
November 5th, 2009 brought me about another treasure hunt of sorts at the Overlook Masonic Center in Charlton MA.
Many more items showed up on this day, but here are the ones I wanted to do further research on and what I’ve found out.
Past Acting Masonic Master Jewel: Mininmum $500-$800, although this is dated on the front 1988 - it’s lineage goes back to 1933 with the an earlier awardee.
The assumption was that this was gold plated, but no marks were found to indicate whether it was or if it were gold content of 10kt or above, nor did I find any brass showing through plate.
This is truly one of the nicest Past Master’s Masonic Jewels I’ve seen if not thee, and could be unmarked gold. A test wasn’t done on the premises.
If further research shows it to be any kt gold, I’ll revise this appraisal.
1763-1774 Stiegel glass- $375-$475
1813s sampler: English: Spiritual motto: $1,200-$1,600
This is a gorgeous Black Walnut Veneer Edwardian Bedroom suite
including Chest and bed. The chest has a rose marble top in excellent condition
The bed is a full size width, but a bit shorted than a modern bed I was told.
I only had a picture of this to view.
I appraised the set at $3,500-$5000 as it’s in pure period form.
The owners assured me they’d sell it for quite a bit less than that. It’s for sale, if anyone has an inquiry, let me know.
Footboard:
Karmen 20x10, hand made, 100% wool rug: from Iran 1950-58 Purchased 30 years ago for $5000 is for sale by folks who attendend this event. (I saw the original bill of sale) They’ve asked me to field serious inquiries for the rug, and have indicated that they are highly motivated to sell. If you’re such a person, email me at wkolenda at gmail.com and please put Karmen rug in the subject line.
The rug I’m told, is in excellent, almost new condition.
A big THANK YOU to Donna Scherer, Dave Delano and the rest of the Overlook team for seeing that things went off without a hitch! I can’t wait until next year.
