Tag: appraisal day

Antique Show at Niskayuna Reformed Church January 19, 2018

Written on January 16, 2018.

Mark of Mark Lawson Antiques will be conducting appraisals Friday, January 19th from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Niskayuna Reformed Church’s Annual Antique Show. Each appraisal will be $5 with all proceeds benefiting the Niskayuna Reformed Church. The event is open to the public so come discuss your antiques, art, and other objects with a professional. You never know what you might have as unique treasures...

Antiques Appraisal Event at Hearthstone Village September 15, 2017

Written on August 17, 2017.

Mark Lawson of Mark Lawson Antiques will be hosting an Antiques Appraisal event at Hearthstone Village in Latham, NY on Friday September 15th, 2017. Register in advance to claim one of 40 spots to have your family heirloom or mysterious attic find evaluated. This Antiques Roadshow-style event will publicly evaluate and discuss the antiques, art, and other objects of interest provided by the audience....

Antiques Appraisal & Buying Event – Bethlehem Public Library 10/17

Written on September 17, 2015.

Join Mark Lawson for an Antiques Appraisal and Buying Event on Saturday, October 17th, 2015 to benefit the Bethlehem Public Library! Do you have family treasures that you would like to sell or learn more about? Let the experts look at them! Timed tickets are required for the event and can be purchased in person at the Bethlehem Public Library’s front desk. $5 per item, limit 3 ticketed items...

Appraisal Event Finds: A William Aiken Walker Painting

Written on May 15, 2015.

This William Aiken Walker painting was the star of our appraisal day event at the Malta Community Center on Saturday, May 9th. The Antiques Roadshow-style event had a great turnout with a wonderful mix of family treasures and hidden gems. Attendees brought a varied group of items for a two hour speaking event that examined and evaluated each piece, its history, significance, and potential value. William...

Appraisal Event Finds: Louis Comfort Tiffany Vases

Written on May 5, 2015.

On Saturday, April 25th, we were at the Malden Bridge Community Center for an Appraisal Day event. The event is similar to the Antiques Roadshow: individuals bring in their family treasures for appraisers to evaluate, looking for information and hoping for a pleasant surprise. We had a great time at the event, meeting lots of people and seeing some really interesting things. This week we’ll be taking...

Native American “Wild West” Show Beaded Costume Jacket

Written on April 30, 2015.

Today’s spotlight is on an early twentieth century piece of Western American History. Recently we took a look at the authentic Native American jacket we found at the Malden Bridge Community Center Appraisal Day event. The jacket is characterized by intricate beading and design. Though the history of this garment is still speculative, the original owners believe that it was crafted by Plains Indians...

Appraisal Event Finds: Antique Chinese Fruit Pit Carvings

Written on April 28, 2015.

On Saturday, April 25th, we were in residence at the Malden Bridge Community Center Appraisal Day event. The event is similar to the Antiques Roadshow: individuals bring in their family treasures for appraisers to evaluate, looking for information and hoping for a pleasant surprise. We had a great time at the event, meeting lots of people and seeing some really interesting things. This week we’ll...

Antique Appraisal Event Fundraiser for the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company 2/18/14

Written on January 29, 2014.

Antique Appraisal Event to be held at Hilton Hotel, Hoosick Street, Troy MARK LAWSON WILL BE EVALUATING WITH COLLEAGUES, DENNIS HOLZMAN AND NANCY TOOMER Fundraising Event on February 8 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The public can attend without or without reservations to have antiques, unique items, gold and precious metals appraised by local experts, Mark Lawson from Mark Lawson Antiques,...

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