MONROE -Turner Hall of Monroe's Swiss Heritage Series is sponsoring an antiques and collectibles appraisal event called "Trinket or Treasure?" from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 2 in the Turner Hall Grand Hall, 1217 17th Ave.
The event will feature author and antiques expert, Mark F. Moran, of Iola. Items that are acceptable for appraisal include fine art, furniture, ceramics, glassware, vintage photographs, advertising, folk art, assorted toys, metalware, clocks and costume jewelry. Excluded items not eligible for appraisal include all weapons, coins and paper money, Beanie Babies, fine jewelry and musical instruments. The appraisal opinions are informal, and may not be used for insurance purposes or charitable donations, which require a certified appraisal.
Pre-registration is required for an item appraisal, with a limit of one item per person. Those who register will be assigned one of the 40 time slots available for their appraisal. There is a $15 fee for the general public and a $5 fee for members of the Turner Hall of Monroe, who must be current on their dues to qualify for the reduced fee. Observers are welcome, with no charge to sit in on any or all of the appraisals. Registration forms are available at the Ratskeller Restaurant or online at turnerhallofmonroe.org/appraisal.html.
Moran, who has served as a guest expert on PBS' "Antiques Roadshow," is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles, including three editions of the 800-page annual "Warman's Antiques and Collectibles." He bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years, specializing in vintage folk art, Americana and fine art.
The event will feature author and antiques expert, Mark F. Moran, of Iola. Items that are acceptable for appraisal include fine art, furniture, ceramics, glassware, vintage photographs, advertising, folk art, assorted toys, metalware, clocks and costume jewelry. Excluded items not eligible for appraisal include all weapons, coins and paper money, Beanie Babies, fine jewelry and musical instruments. The appraisal opinions are informal, and may not be used for insurance purposes or charitable donations, which require a certified appraisal.
Pre-registration is required for an item appraisal, with a limit of one item per person. Those who register will be assigned one of the 40 time slots available for their appraisal. There is a $15 fee for the general public and a $5 fee for members of the Turner Hall of Monroe, who must be current on their dues to qualify for the reduced fee. Observers are welcome, with no charge to sit in on any or all of the appraisals. Registration forms are available at the Ratskeller Restaurant or online at turnerhallofmonroe.org/appraisal.html.
Moran, who has served as a guest expert on PBS' "Antiques Roadshow," is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles, including three editions of the 800-page annual "Warman's Antiques and Collectibles." He bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years, specializing in vintage folk art, Americana and fine art.
