About Our Appraisers
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Adele I.
Barnett / Wedgwood Society of Washington, DC 3505 Stringfellow Court, Fairfax, Virginia 22033 (703) 437-7997 / FAX (703) 435-7533 /
airwedg@aol.com /
Type of Business: Wedgwood specialist |
Adele Barnett has been collecting Wedgwood since 1969 and has amassed thousands of examples with focus on blue jasper from four centuries. Along with her husband, who possesses a comprehensive collection of Wedgwood tobacciana, she founded the Wedgwood Society of Washington, D.C., whose roster consists of more than 200 members from four countries. Adele belongs to and sits on the board of many Wedgwood organizations, and sells Wedgwood via eBay and by private appointment. |
Lenore Binzer / Lenore & Daughters130 S. Royal Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 (703) 836-3356 / Binzwl@aol.com / Lenoreanddaughters.com Type of Business: Antique shop Specialties: Silver and decoratives. |
Lenore Binzer opened her shop twenty years ago. Her particular interest is in silver, however, she has sold an array of decorative arts through the years. Currently her shop has a unique collection of early nineteenth century botanical engravings. She holds a BA from Mundelein Collage and an MA from Pepperdine University. |
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Benedict Hastings / Hastings
and Associates Appraisers
2006 Columbia Road NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202) 483-8575 bhastingsdc@aol.com Type of Business/Specialties: Fine arts and antique appraisers |
Benedict Hastings has worked in the fine arts field for over 25 years. For several years he headed the Russian departments for Phillips Auctioneers in New York and London. He now operates his own independent appraising firm. Benedict has frequently appeared on the Trash and Treasures segments for Fox Channel 5 Morning News. |
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Sarah Hill / Curzon Hill Antiques 108 South Columbus Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 (703) 684-0667 / sehill@erols.com / www.linenconnection.com Type of Business/Specialties: Antique textiles, porcelain, early glassware, decoratives, Virginia furniture |
Specialists in fine handworked antique linen and lace, early glass, and European porcelain. Sara and her business have been featured in the Washington Post twice, Country Living and on TV's First Business program. In business since 1993, Sarah Hill has a double major in History and German from Mount Holyoke College. Sarah is looking forward to seeing what wonderful pieces people have collected! |
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Fred Van Doren / Van Doren Jewelry Designers 12473 Dillingham Square, Woodbridge, Virginia (703) 878-3456 / FAX (703) 878-0550 / hackinator_2_u@yahoo.com Type of Business: Jewelers and appraisers. |
Van Doren Jewelry Designers was established in 1986 to provide custom made fine jewelry at a reasonable price. Since that time several Van Doren stores were opened in various locations in Virginia. The Woodbridge store is now the main office for Van Doren Jewelers wholesale and retail divisions. Mr. Van Doren is a graduate gemologist and Alumni with Gemological Institute of America, Certified Gemologist Appraiser and Registered Jeweler with the American Gem Society and a Certified Appraiser with the International Society of Appraisers. |
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Annie McKrill / Prior Possessions Antiques Cell: 540-220-2093 Shop: 703-491-9099 Type of
business: Extended collection of antiques/good collectibles |
Annie McKrill
has been an enthusiastic collector/dealer for over 28 years. |
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Newbold
Richardson / Past Craft Studios Alexandria, Virginia (703) 684-0863 / pastcrafts@erols.com Type of Business: Appraisals and conservation of historic textiles Specialties: Textiles. |
A textile and material cultures historian for over 25 years, “Newbie” Richardson evaluates, conserves, and appraises historic textiles for private and institutional clients. Through “Past Crafts Studios” she teaches workshops in textile conservation, and treats all manner of heirloom costumes, quilts, laces, coverlets, samplers, and linens. References and curriculum vitae available on request. |
WORLDCOINERSpecialties: US, Great Britain, Philippines (US Administration) and Canadian coinage |
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Mark
Goeller
Specialties: Military, all countries & aviation |
Mark Goeller has had 35 years of collecting military items from guns to swords and all other areas. His specialty is WWI and WWII, all countries, and especially US civil war. |
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Joe Canole Specialties: Military & aviation |
Joe Canole has been a historian for over 35 years, specializing in military history with a strong interest in US civil war. He has lived in the greater DC area most of his life. |
07/27/2003