Detailing your Antique Guide

 
 

Please use this brief guide as a check list of questions to ask yourself while filling in our online form.

 

 

General

 

  • Is the piece:

    • signed

    • stamped

    • hallmarked

    • dated

    • labelled

  • Is there any damage to note?

  • Is the piece displayed in a case, box, or original packaging?

  • Are there any additional objects associated with your piece such as documentation?

 

 

Provenance

 

Please note any of the following as additional details, if relevant to your item:

 

  • Sales receipts

  • Auction house catalogues and sale records

  • Previous valuations (which will often be related to wills or insurance)

  • Previous historical owners

 

 

 

How to get your online antique valuation in 2 simple steps:

 

 

1. Photograph your item

See our photographing antiques guide for tips

 

 

 

 

2. Complete our online form

See our detailing antiques guide for tips

 

 

 

 

You will receive your free valuation report within 1 week.

See example valuation report

 

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