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Flora Steel, who bought a silver brooch for $25 in 1988, recently discovered it was designed by William Burges and could fetch between $10,000 and $16,000 at auction. The revelation came after she recognized a similar piece on the TV show "Antiques Roadshow" and confirmed its authenticity at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The brooch will be auctioned at Gildings Auctioneers in England this spring.
An antiques dealer who purchased a rare African mask for $165 from an elderly couple won a legal battle after selling it for $4.6 million. The French couple, who obtained the mask from an ancestor, sold it during a garage sale without realizing its true value. The couple later discovered the mask's worth and attempted to cancel the sale, claiming an "authentication error" and accusing the dealer of cheating. However, the court ruled in favor of the dealer, stating that the couple's negligence in getting the mask valued before selling it was the cause of their troubles.
Nora Curl, a 51-year-old antique expert, has built a successful career on JustAnswer, an advice website where users pay a sign-up fee and monthly fee to access experts in various fields. Curl, who started working on the site in 2012, earns an average of $10,000 per month by answering questions about antiques. She advises others interested in joining the platform to give it a try while keeping their day job and recommends selling antiques on eBay for international exposure.
Virginia Chamlee, a writer and avid thrifter, discovered a genuine Goyard trunk worth an estimated $20,000 at a small antique shop in Florida. She paid only $90 for the piece and later confirmed its authenticity with a luggage expert. Chamlee, who specializes in finding designer pieces, has also come across luxury clothes, authentic art, and other high-value items throughout her thrifting adventures. She keeps the trunk as a cherished memento in her bedroom, displaying it alongside personal items.
"Michigan's Longest Garage Sale" is set to take place along the US-12 Heritage Trail from August 11-13. Spanning over 180 miles from New Buffalo to Detroit, the highway will be lined with individuals selling a variety of items, including antiques, collectibles, furniture, fresh produce, and homemade jams. The event offers not only unique treasures but also the opportunity to meet interesting people along the way, making it a true representation of Americana.
"Michigan's Longest Garage Sale" is set to take place from August 11-13 along the US-12 Heritage Trail, spanning over 180 miles from New Buffalo to Detroit. Participants along the highway will be selling a variety of items including antiques, collectibles, furniture, fresh produce, and homemade jams. The event offers a chance to explore the scenic route while discovering unique treasures and meeting interesting people.