About Our 2005 Appraisers & Special Friends
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Adele I.
Barnett / Wedgwood Society of Washington, DC
(http://www.wedgwoodcapital.org/) 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 /formerly of Lenore & DaughtersAlexandria, Virginia Binzwl@aol.com / Lenoreanddaughters.com 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 St, Alexandria, VA 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! |
WORLDCOINERSpecialties: Numismatics |
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world & US coin collector for over 30 years and part-time dealer since
1998. Member, American Numismatic Association. Specialties include US,
Great Britain, Philippines (US administration), and Canadian coinage. |
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Joe Canole 2121 S Dinwiddie St., Arlington, VA, 22206 703-998-5666
Specialties:
Military & aviation, books, photography, documents, medal groups, |
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. |
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Frank
Ceresi / FC
Associates
1703 Belle View Blvd, #B1, Alexandria, VA 22307 703-717-0559 / 703-717-0561 (Fax) Specialties: Sports-related collectibles, memorabilia, and books; Popular culture items |
Frank Ceresi served as the Curator and Executive Director of Collections for the MCI National Sports Gallery, the country's first all sports museum, from 1997 to 2001. As Curator, he was responsible for the entire National Sports Gallery artifact and memorabilia collection. Mr. Ceresi has written extensively on the history of sports and the value of sports artifacts for several sports publications. He is also a regular columnist for BaseballLibrary.com, Baseball-Almanac.com, AuctionWatch.com, and Black Memorabilia Newsletter. Mr. Ceresi specializes in sport publications, particularly those before 1950 including those from the 19th or early 20th century. |
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Richard Merritt / Merritt Appraisals, LLC Virginia:
703-379-8615 / 703-967-7806 Personal property appraisals, Antiques and Decorative Arts |
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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.
Specializing in quality antique and vintage English and European
porcelain, pottery, prints, and other decorative items. She has 3 antique
mall locations in Northern Virginia and carries a vast array of antiques &
collectibles, such as Wedgwood (including jewelry), Royal Doulton, and
British Royalty memorabilia. She takes great pleasure in encouraging other
collectors and currently is on the Board of Directors of the
Wedgwood
Society of Washington, DC. |
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Francine Proulx/ Francine Proulx Appraisals, LLC 2921 Deer
Hollow Way, Ste. 316, Fairfax, VA 22031 Appraiser of Furniture, Ceramics, Silver and Fine Art for Insurance, Gift/Donation, Estate Planning/ Settlement or Resale |
Francine Proulx is generalist appraiser of antiques and decorative arts with particular interest in late 19th/early 20th century and Asian objet d’art. As a writer, she has traveled the United Kingdom, Riviera and parts of Asia with the BBC Antiques Roadshow experts. Her articles have appeared in Maine Antique Digest, The Antiquer and Fairfax County’s Golden Gazette. Starting in October, a two-year series of Virginia antiques seminars and related day trips begin under Francine’s coordination as a Board member of the McLean-Great Falls Celebrate Virginia 2007 Committee |
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Wayne Fisher /
Wayne Fisher American Design
126 South Royal Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 (703) 836-6043 Type of Business: Antique dealer, design Specialties: Country-American and Folk Art |
Wayne Fisher has been a collector/dealer for 25 years in Country-American and Folk Art. He lives in a historic home in Old Town which has been featured in Country Home, Country Living, and Early American Life. His business also focuses on helping customers with the design potential of antiques in the home setting. |
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Steve
Trojan / Trojan Antiques
1100 King St. 703-548-8558 |
Furniture Costume Jewelry Collectibles |
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Mara Territo /
The Antique Guild
113 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 (703) 836-1048 / www.theantiqueguild.net / zendog@theantiqueguild.net Type of Business: Antique shop Specialties: Antique jewelry and Sterling Silver flatware and Hollow ware. |
Mara Territo
has been in the antique business for over twenty years. She particularly
enjoys the challenge of identifying metals and makers’ marks. If you want
to know more about your silver or gold pieces, be sure to visit Mara.
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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. |
06/24/2005