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Junk or Treasure? Bennington Museum Holds Appraisal Fair
The Bennington Museum will hold its very own Antiques Roadshow-style appraisal fair on Saturday, March 24 from 1-3 pm. The appraisal fair is being held in conjunction with “Bennington Collects”, running at the museum through April 4. “Bennington Collects” is a community-based exhibition that shows the collections of Bennington residents.
Bring your family heirlooms or that odd, quirky piece you’ve always wanted to know about. Three professionals will be on-hand to explain and evaluate your items. Always wondered how much it was worth, or maybe what it actually did? This is your chance to find out!
Charles Flint, of Charles L. Flint Antiques in Lenox, MA , has an impressive background and knowledge of antiques. He has performed appraisals and authentications for many museums, as well as private collectors and insurance companies. A member of the New England Appraisers Association, his particular strengths are 17th to 19th century oil paintings, early furniture, revolutionary and civil war items, toys, dolls, games, paper and rare books, clocks and barometers, and numerous other areas.
Mary Anne Lukas is the owner of Southern Vermont Auction Gallery in Dorset, VT. Southern Vermont Auction is a full service auction which runs once a month. SVAG has over 15 years of experience in evaluating, marketing, and selling auction items. Mary Anne offers appraisals of personal property, artwork, antiques, and decorative objects.
Kevin Armstrong, of Armstrong Jewelers in Bennington, is just the man to talk to if you have a special piece of jewelry you would like appraised. Kevin developed a passion for fine craftsmanship and jewels at an early age. Years of perfecting his technical abilities show in every piece of jewelry he creates. Kevin does appraisals of estate and other jewelry from his shop on a regular basis.
Come visit the Bennington Museum’s appraisal fair, and maybe you will discover you own something valuable or unique! Appraisals are $5 per item, with a limit of 5 items. For more information call the museum at 802-447-1571 or visit the website at www.benningtonmuseum.org The Bennington Museum is located at 75 Main St. (Route 9) one mile west of the intersection of Routes 7 and 9 in downtown Bennington, Vermont. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed Wednesdays.