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Are there treasures sitting in your attic? What about that china doll from Great Aunt Tillie or Uncle Waldo’s collection of duck decoys? Learn what your special items may be worth at the American Independence Museum’s “What’s in your Attic? Antique Appraisal Day” on May 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will be held at historic Folsom Tavern, located at 164 Water Street in Exeter. Proceeds will benefit the educational programs of the American Independence Museum.
The event honors the 1985 discovery of a rare Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence that was found in the attic of the Ladd-Gilman House, c. 1721. The discovery of the 25th copy, of a possible 200 printed by John Dunlap in Philadelphia on the night of July 4, 1776, led to the museum’s creation in 1991.
“The treasure in the museum’s attic turned out to be a rare piece of American history. This event gives people the chance to discover the value and importance of their own items,” said Gail Nessell Colglazier, the museum’s executive director.
The Seacoast experts offering valuations on art, antiques, and collectibles are Caroline French, from Caroline French Antiques in Dover, Devin Moisan, also of Dover, Daniel Olmstead from Newfields, and Exeter’s John Segal of A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words. French’s specialty is jewelry and silver; Moisan and Olmstead have expertise in many areas such as furniture, dolls, guns, instruments, watches, tools, political items, bottles, Americana, and more. John Segal’s focus will be on books.
Interested parties are encouraged to bring up to five items or photographs of large items. The appraisers will verbally issue a valuation of the item and offer care tips as well. Individuals may have five items appraised for $20 or one item for $5.
Sponsors of the event are The Slater Wealth Management Group-Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Foy Insurance Group, and The Hanover Insurance Group.
The American Independence Museum, a nonprofit comprised of the Ladd-Gilman House and Folsom Tavern, is located at One Governor’s Lane in Exeter. Tours are offered seasonally from May 16 to October 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; group tours, programs and lectures, as well as the popular American Independence Festival, held on July 21 this year, round out the museum’s commitment to compelling historical education for all ages. (courtesy photo)
Are there treasures sitting in your attic? What about that china doll from Great Aunt Tillie or Uncle Waldo’s collection of duck decoys? Learn what your special items may be worth at the American Independence Museum’s “What’s in your Attic? Antique Appraisal Day” on May 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will be held at historic Folsom Tavern, located at 164 Water Street in Exeter. Proceeds will benefit the educational programs of the American Independence Museum.
The event honors the 1985 discovery of a rare Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence that was found in the attic of the Ladd-Gilman House, c. 1721. The discovery of the 25th copy, of a possible 200 printed by John Dunlap in Philadelphia on the night of July 4, 1776, led to the museum’s creation in 1991.
“The treasure in the museum’s attic turned out to be a rare piece of American history. This event gives people the chance to discover the value and importance of their own items,” said Gail Nessell Colglazier, the museum’s executive director.
The Seacoast experts offering valuations on art, antiques, and collectibles are Caroline French, from Caroline French Antiques in Dover, Devin Moisan, also of Dover, Daniel Olmstead from Newfields, and Exeter’s John Segal of A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words. French’s specialty is jewelry and silver; Moisan and Olmstead have expertise in many areas such as furniture, dolls, guns, instruments, watches, tools, political items, bottles, Americana, and more. John Segal’s focus will be on books.
Interested parties are encouraged to bring up to five items or photographs of large items. The appraisers will verbally issue a valuation of the item and offer care tips as well. Individuals may have five items appraised for $20 or one item for $5.
Sponsors of the event are The Slater Wealth Management Group-Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Foy Insurance Group, and The Hanover Insurance Group.
The American Independence Museum, a nonprofit comprised of the Ladd-Gilman House and Folsom Tavern, is located at One Governor’s Lane in Exeter. Tours are offered seasonally from May 16 to October 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; group tours, programs and lectures, as well as the popular American Independence Festival, held on July 21 this year, round out the museum’s commitment to compelling historical education for all ages. (courtesy photo)
