Antique Appraisal Event

Important-- You ONLY need to register if you would like an item appraised. If you would like your item appraised, you MUST include a brief description of the item upon registration. If you would like to attend this program, but not have an item appraised, you do not need to register in advance. 

The NBPL presents an antiques and collectibles appraisal event featuring author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran of Iola, Wisconsin! He is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles, and was also a guest expert on the PBS program, Antiques Roadshow, for 9 seasons. Moran bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years, specializing in vintage folk art, Americana, and fine art. He has been active as an appraiser of antiques and fine art for more than 20 years.

Excluded items:

• 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
• Beanie Babies.

Questions about objects not covered here can be submitted to Moran in advance to determine if they are appropriate. When in doubt, submit inquiries to moranm1953@gmail.com. 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
• Automotive items
• Nautical and military-related objects
• 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.

Opinions of value are informal, and may not be used for insurance or charitable donations, which require a certified appraisal.