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Shirecliffe Posts: 13 Registered: Jul 2009	posted 07-11-2009 10:30 AM [26-1881] Can someone tell me who is the maker of this tea service? I could not photograph the mark so I drew it. I have some silver items that have been passed down in my family and thought I might have some of them insured so I wanted some information before I get an appraisal. Thanks! IP: Logged
FredZ Posts: 1070 Registered: Jun 99	posted 07-11-2009 05:40 PM This is the mark of Anna (Asta) Eicher. We would love to see images of the teaset. That way we all get to learn and enjoy from this forum. A search for Eicher on the forum will yield further information. Fred [This message has been edited by FredZ (edited 07-11-2009).] IP: Logged
FredZ Posts: 1070 Registered: Jun 99	posted 07-12-2009 02:19 PM What a great teaset! Thank you for posting it. Is there any family history to the set? Where did you acquire it? Fred IP: Logged
Shirecliffe Posts: 13 Registered: Jul 2009	posted 07-12-2009 03:46 PM quote: Originally posted by FredZ: What a great teaset! Thank you for posting it. Is there any family history to the set? Where did you acquire it? Fred Fred etal thanks for the help! it was given to my parents by my grandmother as a wedding present c1947 subsequently given to my wife and I as a wedding present in 1974. IP: Logged
FredZ Posts: 1070 Registered: Jun 99	posted 07-13-2009 10:03 PM This is a lovely set and I would recommend getting it appraised and insured. IP: Logged
Shirecliffe Posts: 13 Registered: Jul 2009	posted 07-15-2009 08:11 PM Fred, I am having trouble finding a qualified appraiser in my local (Portland, Or)or in the state of Oregon for that fact. I emailed Bonhams and Butterfields to seen if they could do an appraisal via email but haven't heard back yet. Any ideas? Thanks, S IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 07-15-2009 11:14 PM Appraisals are a tricky area. You need someone specializing not just in silver, but in Arts and Crafts silver. The problem, from my experience, is that there is not a whole lot of A&C silver of this quality on the market. Appraisals work best with items that were produced in large quantity and are constantly being offered. Hand made, limited production items like this set are really one of a kind items and don't have a very firm market price. It is like valuing a painting. What other silver do you have? IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 07-15-2009 11:17 PM Find an ASA Accredited Appraiser (click here) Find an AAA Accredited Appraiser (click here) Find an ISA Accredited Appraiser (click here) Info on the difference between an appraiser and a certified personal property appraiser(click here) IP: Logged
Shirecliffe Posts: 13 Registered: Jul 2009	posted 07-16-2009 08:26 PM Scott, Thanks! I checked the databases of the ASA, AAA and ISA none of them had a accredited appraiser in my area. So I submitted the appraiser request form. IP: Logged
Gayle M. Skluzacek Posts: 20 Registered: Jun 99	posted 07-17-2009 07:35 AM quote: Originally posted by Shirecliffe: I am having trouble finding a qualified appraiser in my local (Portland, Or)or in the state of Oregon for that fact. I emailed Bonhams and Butterfields to seen if they could do an appraisal via email but haven't heard back yet. Any ideas? Hi Shirecliffe, Scott just emailed to tell me that you are looking for an appraiser in the Portland area. Coincidentally, I am an appraiser AND I am teaching an appraisal class in Portland in August! I can check to see who, locally, is registered for the course, or I could do the appraisal for you when I am there. We can discuss this outside of the forum should you wish to proceed. Scot will send you my email. Thanks, Gayle IP: Logged

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