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Establishing a professional certified value for your item or collection is vital for so many reasons. Documentation before a loss makes...

This week, one of our clients asked us to inspect and appraise an inherited collection of early Canada stamps. The collection contained...

High value and unique items are required to be "scheduled" in your home insurance policy. Most policies have limitations for special...

At the request of the trustees and beneficiaries, we have been tasked with selling by public auction the jewellery, watches, coins and...

Whether your appraisal needs are for insurance coverage, claims, contents valuation for marital dissolution, estate appraisal for...

Our estate client this week Friday boasted a strong selection of fine jewellery and watches, quality European art, a large collection of...

I had an appointment to view and appraise some estate jewellery earlier this week right near the Eaton Centre downtown. Popped in for a...

This month we have been commissioned by the estate beneficiaries and trustees to sell by public auction the contents from 5 personal...

This week we had the opportunity to appraise this painting for one of our Toronto clients. She purchased it in 1975 for $525. Needless...

This week we had the pleasure to examine and appraise a truly unique artwork. This large oil painting is a portrait of the Canadian...

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The financial benefits on the eventual estate can be substantial. Advance appraisal of collections and assets are a powerful tool and can...

This little beauty is made of sterling silver and was made in England in the early 1900's. It is a small hinged box measuring approx. 2"...

We had the pleasure to examine and appraise an extremely rare and valuable illustrated volume recently for a Toronto client, entitled...