Pocket Watch Appraising

Roadshow Antique Treasure Hunter inhabitants assessment 'collection

By ALICIA Spätes – H & R Editor

Decatur – A penny worth up to $ 2500 in Decatur resident Jerry Morrison.

But, according to Jeff Parsons, president of the Antique Roadshow Treasure Hunter, this is not your average decorating with Penny Lincoln profile on one side.

"The Holy Grail for collectors penny," Parsons said of the penny 1909 S VDB Lincoln, describing him as being in good condition and shine. "Ranking is everything."

Morrison and other local residents made value or items they thought might be valuable to the Antique Treasure Hunter Roadshow to be assessed on Thursday.

Articles such as toys, jewelry, paper money and coins were brought in experts from the tour in Decatur Hotel and Conference Centre to find their usefulness and even sell locally. The tour will be available 9:00 to 6:00 p.m. today and Saturday at the hotel.

Morrison, who has acquired Penny's with other precious and rare pieces of paper money of her late father, was adamant not to sell the coin for Parsons but appreciates receiving an estimated value.

"I'm Just looking for someone to enjoy (my articles) so I know what they are worth, "he said. "I want the best quality I can get to them."

"We encourage people to stuff from attics, basements, whatever they think about the value and bring him here, "said Parsons.

Since his arrival in town Tuesday Parsons said the Roadshow has evaluated several bags of money half-dollars and many pocket watches good condition, a teddy bear from 1960 and various items. He suggested that individuals bring toys for pre-1965 and U.S. and foreign currencies, as well as jewelry, especially if it is gold jewelry.

Gold at record levels (at present), "said Parsons. "People are surprised when they bring in their orders and the pose and see how much it's worth. "

He said they will accept any form of gold, even if it is broken, and sterling silver jewelry, cutlery or bars, which, if they are sold to them are often melted down to make commemorative coins. One of their collectors 5400 the world may also have an interest in purchasing an item, he said.

Alicia Spates can be reached at 421-6986 or aspates@herald-review.com.

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Matthew represents thousands of collectors around the world looking for all types of antiques and collectibles. Treasure Hunters Roadshow represents these private collectors who are actively seeking items for their collection.

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