AppraisersRepairsThe staff of the Sandwich Glass Museum does not appraise glass. The American Association of Museums prohibits museum staff from making appraisals or giving any estimates of value for historic and artistic objects. The following are several means by which one can find appraisers. Be prepared to send the appraiser good, clear photographs of the item and any documentation or information that could affect the value. In addition, the appraiser will probably want to inspect the object, so you may have to bring the object to the appraiser, or arrange for the appraiser to visit your home. Finally, appraisers will charge a fee for their services. 1. There are several national professional associations of appraisers. These groups can give you the name of a qualified appraiser in your geographic area:
2. The major auction houses will do appraisals of all types of objects. As buy adipex canada online with independent appraisers, there is a fee for appraisals. However, if you are interested in selling your object through an auction house, they will give you an estimated sales price at no charge.
3. Check your local telephone directory for appraisers. They could be listed under antiques, art dealers, or estate appraisers. 4. Your local public library can provide you with published price guides to antiques and collectibles. There also may be reference books on antiques and collectibles, if you need help identifying your object. 5. www.whatsitworthtoyou.com will do informal appraisals of an object for $9.95 fee. Their experts will try to give as much history, research and information as possible about the object, which they base on your digital photos and description. |
Repairs
Following is a list of glass repair businesses. These businesses and individuals are not associated with the Sandwich Glass Museum in any way. We offer these suggestions as a courtesy only, not as a recommendation.
Kory R. Berrett 3053 Reisler Road Oxford, PA 19363 610-932-2425 |
Ray Errett, Conservator Glass Restoration & Repair 101 Mohican Trail Wilmington, NC 28409 910-792-1807 |
Baer Specialty Shop 259 E. Browning Road Bellmawr, NJ 08031 856-931-0696 |
Sharon Smith Abbott Fine Wares Restoration Highland tobuyaccutane.com Ridge Road P.O. Box 753 Bridgeton, ME 04009 207-647-2093 |
A. Ludwig Klein & Son P.O. Box 145 Harleysville, PA 19438 215-256-9004 |
Elaine Miller Fairmont Studio Restoration and Conservation of Art & Antiques 9 Fairmont Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 617-335-2511 |
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Antique Glass Restoring The 202 Shops Route 202/P.O. Box 216 New Hope, PA 18938 215-794-7724 |
Linda Reininger Glassy Lassy 217 Penguin Road Bricktown, NJ 08723 908-920-1987 |
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O.K.B. 140 Bradford Drive West Berlin, NJ 08091 856-768-5400 |
Pepi Herrmann 3 Waterford Place Gilford, NH 03246-6661 603-528-1020 |
VandermarkMerritt Glass Studios 240 Readington Road Somerville, NJ 08876 908-231-8189 |