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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Need help in valuing a serving dish

« Last post by Tracyhoi on September 25, 2025, 02:42:22 AM »

Hello,
I have a dish made around the mid nineties.  It is 13" long and 6" at the widest point of dish.  There is a scene of a building called "State Normal and Dormitory", Spearfish, So. Dakota.
Does anyone have an idea as to its worth?

It might help to check auction sites or collector groups for similar mid-90s commemorative dishes. Local historical societies or alumni associations from Black Hills State could also be good resources to gauge interest.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Fine Art, "Ripley Light"

« Last post by KC on September 24, 2025, 08:07:23 PM »

Hi!  Very nice piece of Jim Booth art.   
The reason for the $1000 is to help cover costs because 1) you cannot buy these readily, 2) it will take a long time to find another one, if you can find it 3) It is to cover the cost AND tries to take into account shipping, handling, framing, etc.  IT IS NOT THE VALUE OF JUST THE PRINT!
So many of his are selling in the price range of $80 - $200 (depending on print and market demand).

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Antique Questions Forum / Fine Art, "Ripley Light"

« Last post by kdj on September 22, 2025, 09:29:57 PM »

Hello to All, I am hoping for some help on a fine art limited edition print titled  “Ripley Light 1911” by Jim Booth, numbered 162/950, signed in pencil and dated 1986. (Release year was 1987) 20 by 26 in. wide, framed and matted. (Approximate print visual 13 by 18 in. wide)
The Print Evaluation for Insurance Purposes page (dated January 2018)
on his website lists Ripley Light insurance value at $1100.00. Original release price $50.00. This limited edition is no longer issued/sold out/out of print. As stated from the JIM BOOTH ART GALLERY, INC. Print Evaluation for Insurance Purposes JANUARY 2018.
Jim Booth passed away in 2021.
I am interested in selling this print but have not found anyone selling this print now for a price comparison. One signed, framed numbered print sold on Proxibid in 2021, for $90.00, listed as a 1986 print, with a higher print No. 188/950.

How do you value a print that is no longer available such as mine?  In the Jim Booth Gallery, there are some limited editions of the approximate size for $115.00 but the difference is that there many that are still available.
Thank you very much for opinions.

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Antique Questions Forum / Essential Techniques for Professional-Looking Furniture

« Last post by routerbitmalls on September 22, 2025, 12:05:48 AM »

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Chapman lamp

« Last post by KC on September 15, 2025, 12:31:07 PM »

If it is in really good shape it would still be worth $$$ with a collector or nostalgia seeker! 

Hope all is going well with you!  Miss the old gang on here!  So many have passed away!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Chapman lamp

« Last post by Raven31557 on September 12, 2025, 12:06:01 PM »

Yeah, it's from the 50's.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Info on the value of a rare Nimrod pipe lighter

« Last post by KC on September 10, 2025, 01:07:40 AM »

Would need to see a picture of the entire lighter.  Some of them sell for a pretty good price!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Info on the value of a rare Nimrod pipe lighter

« Last post by Curtuarez on September 09, 2025, 09:06:45 PM »

Collectors usually pay more attention to originality and condition, so if the stem is in good shape, it could increase the value compared to a regular piece.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Chapman lamp

« Last post by KC on September 06, 2025, 11:17:04 PM »

Hi Raven31557!      If it is a true original (not a later one) it could have demanded this cost at one point.  Believe the market is down for now.

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Antique Questions Forum / Chapman lamp

« Last post by Raven31557 on September 02, 2025, 12:28:52 PM »

I tried to research this lamp, and it's valued at around $500.00?