Antiques Appraisal with Mark Moran

The Rhinelander District Library presents an antiques and collectibles appraisal event featuring author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran of Iola, Wis., on Saturday, June 20th, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Rhinelander library meeting room. Get your antique appraised or come to watch Moran's engaging commentary! Pre-registration is required for appraisals and opens on Friday, June 5th. To register, visit www.rhinelanderlibrary.org or call the library at 715-365-1070 ext. 2. Sign up for a slot between 10 a.m.-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m., or 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Categories of objects for appraisal may include Americana, fine art, smaller furniture pieces, ceramics, glassware, vintage photographs, advertising, folk art, assorted toys, metalware, costume jewelry, musical instruments, antique and vintage lighting, books, and sports memorabilia. Excluded items: all weapons, including swords and knives (though folding knives with advertising are accepted); traps (like leg-hold); Nazi memorabilia; coins and paper money; fine jewelry, including precious gems; Beanie Babies. Questions about objects not covered here can be submitted to Moran in advance to determine if they are appropriate. Suggested categories for advance inquiry include, but are not limited to: Oriental, Native American and other tribal objects (African, Oceanic); ancient artifacts (Egyptian and other early cultures); fossils and minerals; automotive items; nautical and military-related objects; records; antique tools and technological objects (typewriters, cameras, assorted machinery or instruments for scientific measure, like sextants, telescopes, microscopes, etc.). When in doubt, email inquiry can often address this. Opinions of value are informal and may not be used for insurance or charitable donations, which require a certified appraisal.