Antique Appraisal Day Sheds Light on Some Treasures
Locals bring their heirlooms and oddities to the Rochester Community House on Sunday to learn the history and value during event that benefits area historical societies.
A steady stream of people toting family heirlooms and other valuables visited the 18th Antique Appraisal Day at the Rochester Community House on Sunday, hoping to learn more about their treasures.
Several area professional appraisers, including Paul Haig of Haig's of Rochester, volunteered their time from noon-4 p.m. to appraise items at the bargain price of just $5 each.
The Rochester-Avon and Oakland Township historical societies together host the antique appraisal day twice a year, providing an inexpensive way for residents to have their valuables and family heirlooms appraised by professionals while also raising money for the historical societies.
The event usually raises between $1,000-$2,000, said Colleen Barkham, a volunteer for and secretary of the Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Commission.
Tiffany Dziurman Stozicki
6:49 pm on Sunday, March 6, 2011
Such a great event! Glad to see Patch covered the event.
Colleen Barkham
9:04 am on Monday, March 7, 2011
Jen, Thanks for covering Antique Appraisal Day! You captured the essence of our fun and interesting event!
Colleen Barkham
Jen Anesi
1:11 pm on Monday, March 7, 2011
It was my pleasure, Colleen. What a great event! It was very interesting to see what people were bringing in, and the stories behind some of the items were fascinating! Thank you for inviting Patch to cover it.
Sue Kane
6:23 pm on Monday, March 7, 2011
As one of the appraisers, I had fun looking at all the goodies. The customers were great, as was the hosting group, Rochester-Avon Historical Society. Hope I get invited back next year. Sue Kane, Kane's Town Hall Antiques, Romeo, Michigan
Jen Anesi
8:49 pm on Monday, March 7, 2011
Sue, you cracked me up talking about that "bathing beauty" nodder! I could tell you were having fun there. It was a pleasure to meet you, and thanks for the interview!