Former senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in
Iola, WI, Mark has also been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. He
has served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as producer of Atlantique
City, an antique show held in Atlantic City, N.J.; and as editorial director of F+W
Media’s Antiques Group.
Moran, a guest expert on the PBS program, Antiques Roadshow, for 9 seasons, is
the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles, including
three editions of the 800-page annual Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles. Moran
bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years, specializing in vintage folk art,
Americana, and fine art. He has been active as an appraiser of antiques and fine art
for more than 20 years.
Register for a free appraisal by picking up a form at the Black River Falls Public
Library’s circulation desk. Limit of three (3) items per person. Thanks to the generous
support of the Friends of the Black River Falls Public Library, there is no cost to
participate in this event; however, pre-registration is required as the event is limited to
40 items.
For questions about the acceptability of items or to schedule a home visit (additional
fee applies) for items too numerous or too large/fragile to transport, contact Mark
Moran at moranm1953@gmail.com.
Categories of objects for appraisal may include:
Americana, including autographs and historical documents. Fine art, including
paintings, drawings, prints, and statuary. Furniture (usually smaller pieces are best).
Ceramics, including figural pottery, vases, dishes, kitchenware, and stoneware.
Glassware, including marbles and souvenir items. Vintage photographs, including
snapshots, tintypes, ambrotypes, and daguerreotypes.
Advertising, including posters, lithographed tin, paper, and figural objects. Folk art,
including carvings, quilts, weathervanes, windmill weights, and “outsider” art.
Assorted toys, including dolls (bisque, composition, and plastic), windups, and
mechanical banks.
Metalware, including iron, bronze, brass, pot metal, silver, and silver plate.
Clocks, including mantel, hanging, and figural. Costume jewelry, including
brooches, bracelets, and earrings. Musical Instruments, including string, wind, and
reed instruments. Antique and vintage lighting of all kinds. Books. Sports
Memorabilia.
Excluded items: all weapons, including swords and knives (though folding knives
with advertising are accepted); traps (like leg-hold); Nazi memorabilia; coins and
paper money; fine jewelry, including precious gems; Beanie Babies.
Questions about objects not covered here can be submitted to Moran in
advance to determine if they are appropriate. Suggested categories for
advance inquiry include, but are not limited to: Oriental, Native American, and
other tribal objects (African, Oceanic); ancient artifacts (Egyptian and other
early cultures); fossils and minerals; automotive items; nautical and military-
related objects; records; antique tools and technological objects (typewriters,
cameras, assorted machinery, or instruments for scientific measures, like
sextants, telescopes, microscopes, etc.).
Opinions of value are informal and may not be used for insurance or charitable
donations, which require a certified appraisal.
Moran’s books include:
Antique Trader Guide to Oriental Antiques, Antique Trader Furniture Price Guide,
Antique Trader Clock Guide, Antique Trader Guide to Metalware, Antique Trader
Vintage Salt & Peppershakers
2009 Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles, 43rd Edition,
2010 Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles, 44th Edition,
2011 Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles, 45th Edition,
2012 Warman’s Fenton Glass: Identification and Price Guide
Warman’s Fenton Glass, Vol. 2
Warman’s Guide to Majolica Pottery, Warman’s Arts and Crafts Furniture, Warman’s
Country Antiques, Warman’s Fiesta Ware: Identification and Price Guide
Warman’s Companion, Fiesta Ware
Warman’s Gas Station Collectibles, Warman’s McCoy Pottery: Identification and Price
Guide
Warman’s Companion, McCoy Pottery, Warman’s McCoy Pottery, Vol. 2, Warman’s
Red Wing Pottery: Identification and Price Guide
Warman’s Roseville Pottery: Identification and Price Guide
Warman’s Guide to Vintage Cookie Jars, Warman’s Guide to Lalique Glass,
Warman’s Guide to Tobacco Antiques and Collectibles
Warman’s Guide to Sterling Flatware, Warman’s Guide to Dolls, Vintage to Modern
For more information, contact:
Mark F. Moran Appraisals of Antiques & Fine Art
N7326 Maple Ridge Trail
Iola, WI 54945
715-281-5060
moranm1953@gmail.com
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