Tony Duke: Antique Appraiser, Dealer, Speaker, Author

When conducting an appraisal, Tony photographs, measures, and describes each item on site.  Extensive research into the history and value of each item is conducted off-site.  For larger appraisals, more than one visit may be required.  Regardless of whether your appraisal is a single page, or 100 pages, each appraisal…

• is researched,
• describes each item in detail (including measurements),
• includes a colour photograph,
• states an appropriate value for the item,
• is dated,
• appears on the appraiser’s letterhead, and
• is signed by the appraiser.

Appraisals over 5 pages are bound.

All goods will be measured, photographed, described and researched.  On-site work is carried out by Tony accompanied by an assistant who enters the information for each item directly into the appraisal document so that off-site work is minimised.

Hourly Consultation Fees

Every client’s needs are different. Tony will be glad to provide you with a quote outlining the work to be done, and the services and written documentation you will receive. Please contact us to arrange for an initial consultation.

For smaller projects of a few items, the initial call-out fee and first consultation is $50 (+HST). If a larger appraisal is warranted, this initial fee will be waived.