Durham Regent Hosts Successful Appraisal Fair!

Aug. 17, 2009 - PRLog -- Following in the footsteps of the Raleigh Antiques Roadshow, the Durham Regent Retirement Community hosted an appraisal fair on August 4th.  Open to both Regent residents and the local Durham community, the appraisers at the fair had a steady line of people for the three hour event.  A wide array of items were valued; notable items included a Springfield rifle, a Persian gold armor set, pair of period Windsor chairs, pair of mid-20th century Japanese presentation vases, German and English porcelain, and notable original oil paintings.

Becky Vollers, event coordinator reported "Our (Durham Regent Retirement's) first appraisal fair was a wonderful and exciting experience. This event was filled with unforgettable memories.”   Antique and art appraiser Vicky Nash Shaw stated that she “provided valuations for about 40 customers and for about 150 items.  Not only did I see some unusual treasures, but I heard some fabulous stories about the items. It was a fun appraisal event.”

The Durham Regent Community residents have a tradition of supporting the community, and proceeds from the appraisal fair benefited both school children and the local Ronald McDonald home.  The retirement community is located on Pickett Road in Durham.  The independent living community can be reached at  919 490-6224.  Local appraiser Vicky Nash Shaw can be reached at 919 474-6930 or through her website at www.TheAuthenticAppraisal.com.

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Professional & credentialed appraisal/consulting firm for personal property, including antiques, art, collectibles and residential contents. Vicky Nash Shaw also has advanced credentials in furniture, silver, Asian ceramics, & Japanese woodblock prints.