Coastal Antiques Appraisal Fair on Saturday, March 26, 2011
Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 26, 2011 and plan to join us for the 6th annual Coastal Antiques Appraisal Fair and Show. There is no admission fee, and it’s open to the public. A team of professional experts will evaluate your collectibles for $10 each or three items for $25. There is no limit to the number of items so bring all those mystery objects you have stored in your closets and attic to see what they are worth!
Appraisers will be available from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. to provide informal identification and verbal estimates of sale and insurance values at the NC Cooperative Extension Center in Barco, located near the Currituck Airport on State Route 158. The address is 120 Community Way, Barco in NC. It’s less than an hour’s drive from most points on the Outer Banks, Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Va. and points throughout eastern North Carolina.
In the past few years many treasures have been uncovered: last year Michelle brought in her mis-stamped penny which she had been holding on to. She was surprised when it appraised for $500 - $1000! Imagine purchasing a lovely blue pottery bowl at a yard sale for just a few dollars and finding out it is worth approximately $3000! Lou had an idea that his bronze Native American Massasoit figure was unique. He was delighted to discover it is valued at $7500. Massasoit was a Wampanoag chief believed to be largely responsible for the survival of the pilgrims at Plymouth Colony in the early 1600s. According to Doug Stover, chairman of the Friends of the Outer Banks History Center, “We hope to see many surprises at the fair this year. Last year’s event proved once again that there are many fascinating artifacts yet to be discovered and their owners want to learn the true value of their collections.” The event is also designed to encourage a deeper appreciation of our rich heritage by helping people learn about items of historical and aesthetic value that are often overlooked in their own homes.
