Originally published: December 2024 Last updated: October 2026 By Alan Amero, Owner, Sarasota Antique Buyers What Two Decades of Reading Silver Marks Taught Me Every piece of antique silver has a story to tell, but you need to know how to read it. The tiny stamped symbols you find on the bottom of a teapot, […]
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Originally published: 2020 Last updated: October 2026 By Alan Amero, Owner, Sarasota Antique Buyers For more than 20 years, Alan Amero has helped Sarasota and Gulf Coast residents identify, value, and sell Asian antiques, sterling silver, and fine metal objects. As the owner of Southwest Florida’s leading antiques gallery and the region’s largest antiques buyer, […]
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Are you planning to sell antiques but unsure where to start? Whether you inherited valuable collectibles, collected antiques over the years, or need to downsize, selling your items can feel overwhelming. You may wonder how much your antiques are worth, where to find the right buyer, and how to get a fair price. The good […]
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Sterling silver dinnerware has a prestigious history, and sterling silver bowls are among the most frequently used items in a set. In addition to their practical use at the dinner table, the shape and beauty of sterling silver bowls make them excellent decorative objects. Their natural luster and shine, combined with their elegant design, make […]
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Bronze is a very common medium for artists who enjoy sculpture. Yet, as you can probably imagine, bronze is too hard for artists to work with on a consistent basis. The bronze sculpture process is a highly-detailed process involving several steps. While bronze sculpture buyers may be familiar with this process, most people have no […]
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Learn what affects jade bracelet value, how jadeite and nephrite differ, why an evaluation can help, and what to consider before choosing a buyer. Do you have a jade bracelet sitting in a jewelry box that you no longer wear? Perhaps it was inherited, purchased years ago, or acquired while traveling. If you are thinking […]
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When you need to sell antique gold jewelry, whether it’s a small piece or even a private collection, it is not as simple as selling something in the St. Petersburg paper, taking it to a pawn shop, or even putting it on an online website such as Craigslist or Ebay. This type of sale can […]
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Planning a holiday meal? While choosing the menu is an important part of the celebration, have you thought about the tableware you’ll use? The holiday season is the perfect time to bring out your beautiful sterling pieces, fine china, tea sets, serving spoons, or flatware that may have been tucked away for years. These timeless […]
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If you have old comic books, trading cards, movie posters, postcards, stamps, or other collectibles stored in boxes, drawers, albums, or closets, you may wonder what they are worth. Many people search for “comic books, cards, posters, and collectibles near me” when they are ready to sell but unsure where to begin. Before reaching out […]
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Collectibles can hold more value than many people realize. A box of old comic books, a stack of vintage magazines, a collection of Pokémon cards, or a group of old movie posters may look like everyday items at first, but to the right buyer, they can be meaningful pieces of pop culture history. Many families […]
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