• All appraisal reports are written in compliance with International Society of Appraiser's (ISA) standards and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPSP).
Accredited by the International Society of Appraisers
Bachelor of Science, University of Georgia
Graduate of University of Maryland / International Society of Appraiser Core Courses:
Course 101: Ethics, Business Practices, Communication
Course 102:Identification and Authentication, Research, Terminology, Report Writing
Course 103: Legal aspects of Appraising, Case Studies, Expert Witness, IRS Report writing
Course 201:Antiques and Residential Contents
Appraisers Continuing Education Courses:
American Silver (1840-1960)
Sheffield Silver Plate
18th and 19th Century French Furniture
American Folk Art
Prints, lithographs, and etchings
19th Century Silver Plate
Victoriana,and Victorian Furniture
History of Gorham Silver
British and Continental Silver Marks
How to Identify Fakes and reproductions
Southern American Furniture
18th & 19thCentury English Silver
Toys (19th and 20th Century)
American Art Pottery
American Furniture (Winterthur)
Chinese Export Porcelain
Identifying Audubon Prints
18th &19th Century Furniture
Vintage Linens Textiles and Lace
Confederate Civil War Relics
Jade, Ivory, and Lacquer
Identifying Unmarked Pottery
19th C Philadelphia Cabinetmakers
19th C New York Cabinetmakers
Painted Furniture in America
Identifying 19th Century Photographs
Amer Hist as it relates to Dec Arts
Restoration of furniture, glass and porcelain
Identifying American Pewter
Oriental Influence on the Decorative Arts
Oriental Porcelain (old and new)
Attend local auctions, antique and collectible shows regularly. Attend yearly conferences on Personal Property Appraising and Collecting with various professional organizations.
Jan. 2006-Dec 2008 President of NC Chapter of ISA
March 2004 Appeared on PBS TV program in Atlanta, GA.
Jan.2003 to Present Member of ISA N. Carolina Chapter
2002 Vice-President of ISA Ga. Chapter
Oct. 2001to July 2002 Part-time Appraiser at exclusive consignment shop for Antiques
June 2001 Present Accredited member of International Society of Appraisers (ISA)
2000 2002 Part time Dealer of 19th and 20th Century furniture and Porcelain
Dec. 2000 Founded Walk-Thru Appraisal Services, Inc
1999 June 2001 Associate member of International Society of Appraisers (ISA)
1999 to Present Member of Ga. Chapter of International Society of Appraisers - ISA
Oct. 1999 to March 2001 Sales of antiques and decorative arts representing over 100 dealers
Jan. 1994 Oct. 1996 Estate Sales (Atlanta, Ga. area)
1970 -- 1975 Docent at the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Ga.
March 2003- Present Regular Basic Antique Fairs appraiser for National Co.
March 2001-Present Regular speaker about the profession of appraising
Accredited Member International Society of Appraisers (ISA)
Georgia Chapter International Society of Appraisers (ISA)
High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA.
Atlanta Historical Society
Winterthur Museum Guild, Winterthur, DE
National Trust for Historic Preservation
North Carolina ChapterInternational Society of Appraisers (ISA)
Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC
MESDA, Winston-Salem, NC
Gaston County Chamber of Commerce