Brookfield/Elm Grove Monthly
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NOVEMBER 2013 Freeman Brookfield & Elm Grove/Page 7A LIVE LIFE WELL ...shop local [ expressive apparel ] ALLEN EDMONDS ALLURE FAYE'S M.E. LOU PICARDY SHOE PALOUR Josh Perttunen/Freeman Staff Freeman antiques columnist Barbara Eash examines one of two banquet lamps (circa the mid1800s) brought in by Michael Rondorf of Trenton. Hundreds seized upon the opportunity to have their heirlooms examined by more than 20 experts at the Milwaukee Public Television Appraisal Fair, held at the station's auction house in Brookfield on Oct. 12. Learning what it's worth, and more Eash, other experts highlight MPTV Appraisal Fair By Josh Perttunen [ unique gifts ] ARGOSY GREGORY & CO. [ indulgences ] COCINA DELEON EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS MISS JULIA'S BAKE SHOP [ dining ] EMPEROR'S KITCHEN JIMMY JOHNS MAMA MIA'S [ at your service ] CAKES BY ERIN CALIFORNIA CLOSETS CUSTOM TAILORING GALLERIA TANNING GALLERIA WEST DENTAL KELLY GOODMAN INSURANCE STUDIO 890 SWEET! EAT DESSERT FIRST Freeman Staff BROOKFIELD – Those who sought to have their antiques, coins, glassware, paintings, books and comic books, jewelry and other varieties of heirlooms appraised were able to go to the Milwaukee Public Television Appraisal Fair, held at the station's auction house in Brookfield on Saturday, Oct 12. Several generalists – including Freeman guest columnist and fair coordinator Barbara Eash – were on hand, and able to offer insight into a wide variety of objects. There were also specialists who appraised categories such as advertising and bottles, antique dolls and other toys, artwork, Asian antiques, books, clocks, jewelry and pocket watches, flags, German beer steins and military memorabilia. Max and Anne Blackmore are glass experts who traveled from Crawfordsville, Ind. Anne, a former Waukesha resident, said the event is a good way to support public television, while providing people with the [ specialty boutiques ] CREATIVE PALS DIAMOND DESIGNS ECLECTICA THE BEAD STUDIO NEU'S HARDWARE GALLERY PRIME CIGAR RIVER BOUTIQUE & YARN Max and Anne Blackmore of Crawfordsville, Ind., examine glassware at the Milwaukee Public Television Appraisal Fair in Brookfield.Anne said that whether it's worth just $7 or tens of thousands of dollars, people thank them for providing insight into their family heirlooms. answers they are looking for. "It's nice to be able to help people," she said. "Their reactions are priceless. They are excited. Even if they are told the item's only worth $7, they want to know. They want to know whether it is something that can be out when the grandkids visit or if it needs to be on a high shelf." Linda Brown of Milwaukee was satisfied with the appraisal of her Italian glass pieces. "I loved it," she said. "It was very informative and they gave me information about how the item was made." Many of the attendees brought more than one item. In addition to her glassware, Brown also had something for the Asian antiques table and the costume jewelry table. Selling of appraised items was forbidden, but that suited Michael Rondorf of Trenton just fine. "I'm going to keep (the lamps I brought in) no matter what," he said. FINE SPECIALTY SHOPS 18900 W. Bluemound Rd. Brookfield galleria-west.com tis the season! 234792003 Email: jperttunen@conleynet.com Lake Country is your home... READ ALL ABOUT IT! Subscribe to The first 13 Weeks for just $25 Stay close to Lake Country's most pressing issues in The Freeman Subscription ess to includes FREE acc ne Freeman's onli edition. Convenient Ho me Delivery YES! Start my subscription to The FREEMAN for the first 13 Weeks for just $25! When sending a check, send it with this form to: The FREEMAN 801 N. Barstow P.O. Box 7 Waukesha, WI 53187 For faster service, call 262/542-2500 or visit www.gmtoday.com/subscribe 234974001 Name ____________________________________________________________ Mailing Address____________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________ Phone____________________E-mail __________________________________ ❏ My check payable to The FREEMAN for $25* (13 week subscription) is enclosed ❏ Please bill me ❏ Bill my credit card (circle one) Credit Card__________________________________Expiration Date_________ Signature ________________________________________________________ SC:housead RC: 25/13 *Offer good for new subscribers only (an individual who has not been a subscriber to The FREEMAN within the last 60 days.) Delivery to Waukesha County addresses only.