Treasures in Your Attic—Antiques Evaluation Sponsored by the Terrace Hill Society

By PAM ALVORD

2007

You look lovingly at the item that has been in your family for generations. You admire the style, and it looks wonderful in your home. It has value just because it’s a family piece and you cherish it. But do you ever wonder about its monetary value? Should you put a rider on your homeowner’s insurance, or would a quarter be too much to charge for it if it were to become a garage sale item?

The Terrace Hill Society can help you determine the value of your treasures. On Sunday, April 22 from 10:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Society will sponsor Treasures in Your Attic, where evaluators will be on hand to help you determine a monetary value for items you bring to the evaluation. The event will be held at West End Architectural Salvage, 1408 Locust Street in Des Moines. Don Short, the owner of the one-of-a-kind salvage shop, has provided space for the evaluators and guests and their treasures.

The event is free and open to the public, and reservations are not needed. Evaluations will be $5 per item, and there is no admission fee. As an added bonus, you may bid on silent auction items, and a few items will be offered for sale. You may also visit a hospitality area where refreshments will be available.

Kathy Poppers, an accredited senior member of the American Society of Appraisers, will be on hand. Her specialty is European, American and Latin American fine arts. Other evaluators and their areas of expertise include Roma Agan- jewelry, Pat Blunk- general; Dick Gustin- general; Anthony Horvatt- general; Pat Jones- general; Will Page- silver; Randy Peters- textiles and clothing; John Peterson- glass; Carl Salmons- oriental rugs; Don Short- architectural salvage; Susan Vokme Jones- general; and Nancy Wilson- china.

Put April 22 on your calendar now. It will be a fun and educational experience.

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