Similar to the UK Antiques Roadshow, Richmond and Burnley Historical Society, Hawthorn Historical Society and Richmond Community Learning Centre are hosting an evaluation expo where qualified valuers will be able to provide some insight and estimated value of items collected over the years. You can watch and listen to the experts provide their opinions and valuations or you can bring along items to be assessed (for a small donation).

An afternoon tea will be provided as you listen and discover the history of the collectables.

Bookings essential: 9427 1800 | richmondhs@optusnet.com.au

The experts:

Charles Leski became established as a leading authority in the field of collectables in Australia, and is recognised and sought after as a government approved valuer for the cultural gifts program. Charles’ areas of expertise include stamps, coins & postal history, sporting memorabilia, Australian & colonial history, rare books, aviation & travel memorabilia, and fine wines, as well as general collectables such as trading cards.

   located 727-729 High Street, Armadale, Melbourne’s
acknowledged hub for art, antiques and collectables. Phone 8539 6150 mail@leski.com.au

Harry Glenn specialises in complementary fields which include, but are certainly not limited to, antiques, Australian & international ceramics & pottery, colonial furniture, silver, jewellery, Australian & international art, goldfields material, Australian Indigenous art & artefacts, maritime memorabilia and general collectables.

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Albert Isaacs will value railway ephemera (books, timetables, loco number plates, railway signs, model trains), books, vintage newspapers / First editions of newspapers, autographs, maps, vintage recordings (cylinders, diamond discs, 80 rpm, 78 rpm, 45 rpm, 33⅓ rpm).

Studio One, Former Channel 9 Building, 15 Barnett Way, Richmond 3121