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Antiques Appraisal Day

March 25 In Newtown

The Newtown Historical Society will again offer people a chance to find out the value of their treasures big and small with an antiques appraisal day, Sunday, March 25, 2 to 5 pm at the Meeting House, located at the flagpole on Main Street. Verbal appraisals are $5 per item, with all proceeds benefiting the Society.

Whether it’s an old family heirloom, the latest find from the flea market, or a curious piece of jewelry, the four-person panel of appraisers will be ready for anything. As it has for the past three years, the panel includes Tucker Frey, owner of Tucker Frey Antiques in Woodbury, who specializes in 17th, 18th, and early 19th Century furniture and decorative accessories; Wayne Mattox, also of Woodbury, owner of an auction gallery and appraisal service and the author of the syndicated column, “Antique Talk”; Don Broderick, owner of Broderick’s Antiques in Springfield, Massachusetts; and Steve Stieglitz of Manhattan and Newtown, who specializes in jewelry evaluation. This group of experts together adds depth not often found at local appraisal days.

The panel encourages the presentation of furniture for appraisal. Large pieces can be evaluated by photograph, or, if brought to the Meeting House, but too cumbersome to carry in, the appraisers will step outside for viewing curbside during the 4 to 5 pm hour.

A new dimension added this year is the use of a microphone system to amplify the appraisers’ comments. This system not only allows patrons entertainment while waiting in line, but offers up a veritable antiques education for all interested.

As the event is expected to draw a large crowd, each person is limited to three items for appraisal per trip through the line. However, nothing prevents patrons from lining up again and again. Last year’s event saw over 200 items evaluated in the three hour span, representing every category of collecting, including furniture, art, ephemera, silver, Civil War items, pottery, jewelry, and much more. Call the society at 426-5937 for further information.

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