When submitting a mirror for online evaluation, appraisal we need:
1) Provenance: The item's history and where you obtained it from.
2) Measurements/dimensions in either inches or centimeters both of the mirror itself and surrounding frame..
3) Digital photographs giving the front view and back view (if possible).
Furthermore, we would like to know, as best as you can:
4) Is the mirror bevelled glass?
5) What is the frame made of? Most mirrors are: Gilt (gold leaf or paint), wood, metal (brass, chrome) etc. If wood do you know the type, if you are not sure then see/click on "woods". Gesso is basically calcium carbonate often used in both antique and modern frames between the wood and gold leaf.
As with all on-line evaluations, appraisals, the more of the above informations that you provide, the more accurate our onlineevaluation, appraisal will be.
As with most things, a proper appraisal of a mirror should involve an up close inspection. Thus, you should call and book an appointment. We then come to your residence and inspect the item. We take pictures, measurements and examine the item. We then return home and examine its values, what they sell\ for at auction versus what dealers want for them. A report is then written. The report is then and mailed to you along with a pdf file that you should store on your computer.
Our report (your appraisal) is accepted by both the courts and insurance companies
If you are just interested in knowing an estimation of your item's value then you can have us appraise on-line. On-line appraisals are just estimates based upon the information that you provide.
Accordingly, on-line appraisals should not be used for legal purposes whether that be for the courts or for insurance purposes
