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<p>[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 9734511, member: 5833"]I'm not impressed with either Sotheby's or Christie's when it comes to knowledge of engraved gems or the market for them. Bonhams, Drouot & Fellows would be better, although of course there's the small issue of their being on the other side of the Pond.</p><p><br /></p><p>They do what we do: characterize an item as thoroughly as possible, then look to see what comparable items have sold for in the past. You've already done the research, the characterization. The Gen. Terry cameo I think does need the opinion of someone who knows the market for Civil War-related items that are not swords, uniforms, etc. But for most things you can probably estimate value as well as an auction house can.</p><p><br /></p><p>Jewellers are usually good about precious stones & metals, if you have pieces that need that kind of assessment.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 9734511, member: 5833"]I'm not impressed with either Sotheby's or Christie's when it comes to knowledge of engraved gems or the market for them. Bonhams, Drouot & Fellows would be better, although of course there's the small issue of their being on the other side of the Pond. They do what we do: characterize an item as thoroughly as possible, then look to see what comparable items have sold for in the past. You've already done the research, the characterization. The Gen. Terry cameo I think does need the opinion of someone who knows the market for Civil War-related items that are not swords, uniforms, etc. But for most things you can probably estimate value as well as an auction house can. Jewellers are usually good about precious stones & metals, if you have pieces that need that kind of assessment.[/QUOTE]
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