Antique Appraisals Highlight Collingswood's Second Saturday in April

The Borough of Collingswood and Collingswood Rotary will host an antique appraisal event on Saturday, April 11. It will be part of Second Saturday, Collingswood’s monthly art and music event..

Antiques on the Avenue will bring local experts to appraise items including jewelry, fine arts, antiques, decorative arts, silver, China, glass, Oriental carpets and general household items.

Sports memorabilia and large furniture will not be appraised.

Appraisers include Francesca Ellis of Ellis Antiques in Collingswood, Tracy O’Donnell of McGarry’s Jewelry in Collingswood and Katherine Linzey, president of Linzey Appraisal Associates, LLC and an accredited member of the American Society of Appraisers.

Cost for appraisal is $5 per item, and money raised benefits Collingswood Rotary projects such a scholarship programs, Thanksgiving baskets, Little League and other community events and organizations.

There is a 10-item limit, and appraisals will take place on a first come, first serve basis.

Opinions of value are verbal and informal, and may not be used for insurance or charitable donations, which require a certified appraisal. Arrangements for written appraisals can be made with appraisal team separately.

Light refreshments will be served.

“We’re excited to see what kind of treasures people have,” Collingswood Director of Community Development Cass Duffey said.”We’re hoping our own mini-roadshow brings some new faces to Haddon Ave and that everyone will enjoy some shopping and dining while they’re here, too. It’s just another good opportunity to do something new in town.”

“We jumped at the opportunity to partner for this event,” Collingswood Rotary President Michael Trainor said. “Second Saturday is one of Collingswood’s best events and this will make it even more interesting. We’re hoping it’s a great fundraiser that allows us to provide even more services for Collingswood.”

Second Saturday includes dozens of one-night art exhibits tucked in retail shops, restaurants and spots on each block as well as the shopping and dining Collingswood is known for. The event is free.

For more on Second Saturday, click here.