Antiques & Vintage Tell Their Secrets at Appraisal Fair!

[@ajwrites57]

ALWAYS interesting and informative, George.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Thank you so much! I try to keep it that way

[@janetpogue4970]

Great fun, thank you !! 🎉

[@jessebrewer1174]

I met George in Louisville at a flea market. He stopped what he was doing just to talk with me and took a genuine interest in our conversation. Not many people left like that. Thank you, George! Love your stuff and energy!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Hi there! It was so fun meeting you in Louisville. Happy hunting!

[@SisterShirley]

Jesse, the fact that George stopped and talked to you with his full attention does not surprise me. He is so nice. It is truly a a sign of politeness and respect when someone stops and gives you full attention. Doesn't happen everyday but it should.

[@julesa.5887]

I had a similar experience with George at the Springfield Extravaganza. He is friendly and oh, so knowledgeable. He never seems to lose his enthusiasm for vintage and antiques!

[@lauraansara5066]

I love George... Sometime he personally response to my comments! Kind of thrilling!

[@elderlypoodle9181]

These are my most favorite videos. Those people feel your genuine kindness. I appreciate their stories so very much. You do a great service in these confusing times ❤️🐩

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Thank you so much! I really try to be that way, everyone has a story and some exciting connection to something and someone

[@Vicki-mp6vc]

Love you George!! So interesting in an Extraordinary way! You capture details like no other. History, how, when, where, you are Enjoying 😉 too! So glad found you thru Crazy Lamp Lady!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I'm so glad you did too! We will have a lot of fun together

[@george.carrasco]

Another fun appraisal video George! Great stories! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I'm really glad you like these! It's fun showing what people bring

[@147ILoveVintage]

i love knowing you George. thank you for what you do for us. :) I am proud to say I know you.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I appreciate that!

[@janetpogue4970]

I really like the stories people tell ! Nice to get to know them

[@kathleenworkman3884]

I never tire of watching George’s videos. I enjoy history and learn so much from you, George, especially in these appraisal videos. You’re a true gentleman to everyone. I appreciate you so much.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Thank you! I like knowing the history behing things

[@GayleTerry-s7g]

i am dizzy from so much information and wisdom pouring from George's lips! His knowledge is encyclopedic about just about any item he rests his eye upon. I do love his videos for all the variety of wonderful things he shows and tells about, for the education he gives so freely and enthusiastically and for his kind, pleasant personality. This was an extra enjoyable episode, George. Thank you!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you had fun with it like I did. People brought some really cool stuff

[@cecoya]

I love all the knowledge that you share willingly with us. You know quite a bit about antique and vintage. I learn something new every time. Have a great day and safe travels

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I'm so glad! Thank you

[@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS]

Good evening, George. Loved the R S Prussia chocolate set. Having eight cups and saucers is not easy to come by. They were so easily broken. I've seen six cups and saucers, in the _Reflecting Waterlilies_ pattern, go for $750.00, without a pot. The Staffordshire cow figure is something I wouldn't mind having. I really liked that piece. The bronze statue, of the lady with the lyre, was fantastic. As usual, there were a lot of really interesting items brought to be appraised! I really enjoy the appraisal fairs!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

You weren't the only one to mention the RS Prussia, I think porcelain is so inexpensive now that it's attracting new interest as it should. Reflecting Waterlilies is one of my favorite of their patterns! I thought you'd appreciate the cow, it was surprisingly special, and the bronze was such a steal! I am always fascinated by how much neat stuff people have in their homes.

[@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS]

@@TheAntiqueNomad The R S Prussia _Reflecting Waterlilies_ pattern, on the icicle mold, is my favourite...and likely the most sought-after combination. Even now, those pieces don't go any too cheaply. Mom had a choco set in the _Reflecting Waterlilies_ pattern, on the icicle mold, and I wish it was still here. She sold all of her R S Prussia - every piece of it - when we were getting ready to combine houses. Every bone in me almost disjointed when I found out she had sold it 😂 Staffordshire did an amasing job capturing a "moment in time", with that cow piece. I grew up with my grandparents having a milk cow, and so many aspects of that piece were very true-to-form. That bronze fits my aesthetic perfectly. It has class and was done in good taste. That was, indeed, a steal on it! It is fascinating to see what people have collected! It's always fun to see them react if something they bring, to be appraised, turns out to be a true treasure, too.

[@karenwalker1255]

Hello George! This is my first visit to your channel; liking & subscribing. I heard about you from Kat @TheNurseFlipper. It's such a joy listening to you discuss each item, like listening to a good story gone by. 👋 Karen in Missouri.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I'm so glad, Karen! Great to have you here, we'll have a lot of fun together

[@karlaglover9693]

Thank you for Sharing. I so enjoy when you do appraisal. I learn so much. Please Stay Safe Happy and Healthy Have A Wonderful Day

[@sharonchartier1592]

I love your channel!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Thanks, I am so glad to see you here!

[@virginiacaston1456]

Watching you do appraisals is interesting and educational. ✌️👌👍😊

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Glad you like them! I have fun and learn every time

[@carolyna.2527]

Fun appraisals, George. Centralia is a nice town, have family there. I love that you wear a hair tie on your wrist!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

It sure is! I look forward to being back this weekend, tell your family to come visit

[@cletasteidle2389]

The scope of your knowledge amazes me every time I watch one of your appraisal videos. I’ve learned so much❤

[@joycleckley2881]

Hi ya George, 💚💚💚..Great kob on Kat's podcast last night. Enjoyed YOU and the others ...

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Oh thanks! It was fun

[@Sass-Glass]

Hey George! I missed chat today...my leg is really flared up today so not a good one. I missed being there too. I'm watching the video now. Fantastic as always! Be safe in your travels! 😊

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I'm sorry! The heat can't help. I'm glad you got to see it

[@patdrake8859]

I enjoy your appraisal videos.

[@WidgetWarehouse]

Cool & interesting video! I enjoyed it.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Thank you very much!

[@tammyreneewalker5244]

I loved it. You knew I would.😂😂 Great job, George. I could listen to these stories all day. Thank you!🩷

[@debbieking9917]

You just amaze me George ❤

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Aww thanks

[@Dianehussaini]

Hi dear George, I do enjoy the appraisal fairs!! I love hearing the different stories attached to the treasures. I was a little sad that the lady was selling the antique chocolate set. I’m guessing maybe her family didn’t want it. It’s such a treasure!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

It is beautiful and I guess it's time for someone else to get to appreciate it

[@simonetichelaar2021]

loved to hear how swan vases are made thanks!

[@rhoward295]

I laughed so hard at the end when she said there are stores she could tell, but not with the camera going and you reached to turn it off!!! Good choice! Boy, I wish you could tell the story, but understand you can’t. But I sure do wish you could!!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Lol I had fun with that!

[@LisaCates-j8i]

Your close to me😊am afraid to drive threw Seattle 😂❤ Loved the rock expiation 🥰

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Take the train if you can, it's a nice trip!

[@chriswitt2596]

Eat at berryfield's restaurant about the only one in the area anymore. Last time I was there the antique stop shop used to be in the bottom of the restaurant and it had moved. I was so sad because it had been there for so long and had so many good memories. Used to be a full Fenton store on the same floor where the restaurant is. Had beautiful Fenton glass in it. Hundreds of pieces. All gone.😢

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

It's okay, the Fenton went to Star Center Mall in Snohomish and the rest of the mall moved down to Tower Avenue and is still called Centralia Square!

[@kothebycollection962]

GOOD 👍

[@timhalcomb4041]

Thank you for sharing you have a blessed day in the name of Jesus Christ.

[@OriginalNethead]

22:00 I always called them RPR - random pretty rock. Lots of agates and jaspers have names, but price-wise most aren't worth a pile. Carnelian isn't really agate. It's solid orangey-red. The green one is bloodstone jasper, minues the red spots it's supposed to have. The last one chrysocolla is about right. (retired jewelry dealer just showin' off a bit.) THe metal looked like a nickel alloy.

[@nemophilistnay]

I was watching this and thought “hey I recognize that guy; he must have come last year when I was there.” 😂

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I'm so glad we finally got to share your stones tutorial! Thank you

[@nemophilistnay]

@@TheAntiqueNomad Aw thanks for sharing! Hopefully wasn’t too boring. 🤗🤗

[@MaRiaGaRina]

As for the hanging mirror in Victorian print - it is drawn correctly. Mirrors were expensive, so people could not afford to break them. They used to hand them very high, not to knock it down, or scrath it. So in order to look at oneself in the mirror - it was place hanging at an angle from the wall - and you could see your whole body in it. This mirror placement was very common in Tsar Russia and is still used in museums to display paitings

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

That's interesting! I never imagined hanging it from such a high rail, that is good to know and needs to be shared with a bunch of historic homes that are not displaying it that way.

[@LauraMe...]

Love, love, love the appraisals!!! Love the story of Jackie Kennedy. I had 3 Jackies in my middle school of about 150 total students including boys. So Sad about the price drops on the porcelain chocolate set. Very sweet and amazing condition given the age. So sad that people are selling their family memories but times are tough and i know, for myself, I don't have a lot of room. ❤❤❤😊

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Yes, Jackie was a popular name thanks to her! I think people are selling family items more out of hope that someone outside will appreciate them more

[@sarahhardy8649]

That noisemaker is what we would describe as a football rattle in the UK.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I like that! I hear them at games in England. We tried bringing them to Seattle Sounders soccer games in the states but they were banned because of fear of being used as projectiles

[@joantrainor6584]

Hi and thanks for your patience . The packages are on their way, and I am sending you an email with the tracking numbers. BTW, I really enjoyed this video!😊

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

They came, and thank you so much! I did too

[@seentheah3562]

I recently noticed the prices for the opaque orange swung glass vases has quadrupled for the taller examples.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Yes, tall is expensive now! They are truly scarce

[@CarolynFarmer-wp3xz]

My goodness. You know a lot of information.

[@SisterShirley]

My dear George, the audio is not your usual standard. So I don't miss a thing, I am going to rewatch with my earbuds in.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Yes, I'm sorry! It was filmed with a mic that picked up a ton of noise on a drizzly day

[@s.f.8867]

There is a ship on ships nostalgia with the name Cairnsmore, launched in Liverpool 1884, but stranded in Brasil which confuses me. And if you look on the photo of that ship that sign could have been the ships name on the body judging by the size.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Hmm interesting I'll have to look into that

[@carlitoshoued7400]

I've noticed the KZbin thrifters and antiquers shy away from native American merch. Is this because of that whole cultural appropriation stuff? Or is it posting it online for sale and the websites don't like that? I'm a fan of southwestern pottery.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

No, I think it's because they don't know the category well. Kat the Nurse Flipper sells it sometimes though, and so do I! Since a lot was sold to tourists in the first place, I figure it's more cultural diffusion than appropriation

[@LauraMe...]

I'm not an expert, but what I've read and noticed is that there are a lot of tribes, in Mexico and the US. Because so much of it was made for sale to travelers and such that means theres more on the market which means lower prices and profits. So the big money is in bigger pieces which are harder to ship so more risk. The other thing I've read about is the fakes or modern reproductions. I know Southwest themes were popular in the 80s and its coming around again and there are. Lots of knock offs in retail now. However its easy to tell they are not pottery but ceramic. I like the Mexican pottery too but in researching i found the Pueblo Storytellers and now I'm learning more about the Native American pottery makers

[@LauraMe...]

​@@TheAntiqueNomad lol we were answering this question at the same time... how'd I do?

[@polishsharpshooter2876]

The price of bronze sculpture is tragic. There is absolutely no way that you could buy that today new for such a pittance. I’m not sure why glass is so much more collectible being that it’s mearly glass.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Bronzes are not cheap where I sell, that's for sure! I think glass is more accessible to more people