The event will be hosted by Palace Care and Rehab at 309 Main Street in Red Boiling Springs, TN on Saturday, October 18 from 10:00-2:00 p.m.
Much like the famous and popular "Antiques Roadshow," the event will offer collectors the opportunity to bring in their special items for appraisal.
“All of us have items that we know are valuable or items that are special to us for some reason,”said Rita Crabtree, Administrator of The Palace. “It will be fun to find out what those items are worth and to hear the interesting and surprising stories about the things that other collectors bring in.
Last year one of the big surprises was the $95.00 appraisal of a Hotpoint toy pig purchased at Macon HELPS for $5.00. We had everything from collectible glassware to antique toys with many of the item leaving us to recall our grandmother's houses.”
Sarah Hawlik, a certified appraiser, will offer her appraisals at the event, being held for the third year. Hawlik is the owner of Webb House Appraisals in Cookeville , Tennessee and Co-Owner of Vintage Rose Antiques. She is a member of the International Society of Appraisers. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland and Tennessee Tech with a BS in Human Ecology with a concentration on Housing and Design.
“We are happy to provide Ms. Hawlik's credentials and membership with ISA which sets high standards which includes remaining current with changing appraisal procedures and regulations as well as continuing their education in the field and to adhere to a strict code of ethics,” explained Glenda Browning, Community Resource Coordinator for The Palace.
“Ms. Hawlik is well known in the Upper Cumberland Area for her participation in appraisal events and writes a column for Our Senior Times. She is also in demand to make appraisals for charitable donations, insurance coverage and claims, and estate liquidation. We are excited to have her join us this year.” Hawlik can be reached at 931-260-2471.
The event will take place in the Palace Dining Room. Plenty of free parking will be available. Attendants will be on hand to help participants bring in their items and be seated. Lunch will be available.
“Those of us who help organize the event are always so excited as it draws near because we never know what we are going see. Last year Verlinda Kendall's ABC blocks that she bought for pennies were a top dollar item; one year Norman Cole's coverlet was a show stopper.
"Last year just as we were winding down, a couple arrived carefully caring what was obviously a great treasure to them. Last year's appraiser seemed almost speechless as an archaeological Japan artifact was unveiled. She appraised the large beautiful vase at over $18,000, even though it had been repaired.
"It's that kind of surprise that really tops off a great event. We look forward to this year's Treasure Talk and the great people who come in to share their special belongings.”
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