To know the fair
market value of a quilt you own, or wish to purchase or sell
For insurance
purposes
For tax purposes if
you are donating the quilt to charity
What information will you
need to give the appraiser? If you have information on the following, it will
help the appraiser in valuing the quilt.
When the quilt was made?
Who made the quilt?
Was the quilt a gift? For
whom?
What batting was used?
What type pf fabric was
used?
What construction
techniques were used?
Any other information you
have about your quilt that will help the appraiser
How should you find or
select an appraiser?
Choose a Quilt Appraiser
who has been certified by the American Quilters’ Society (AQS). These
appraisers have undergone an intensive, thorough training, and rigorous
testing process. Here is a list of AQS certified appraisers in the NBQA
service area:
Lois Palmer 1379 N Stone St
West Suffield, CT 06093
Phone : 860-668-2710
E-mail :
llpalmer1234@yahoo.com
Sue Reich 28 Scofield Hill Road
Washington Depot, CT 06794
Phone : 860-868-0028
E-mail :
mreich@attglobal.net
What can you expect from the
appraiser? You will receive a document that will typically include information
known or estimated about:
a definite date or circa
date for when your quilt was made
the maker's name if known
a description of your quilt
through pattern, set, materials, construction technique, color and any other
pertinent information.
Comments about trends,
fads, historical significance, overall visual appeal, original design,
original work and other parameters used to establish value.
Comments about workmanship
and overall condition
Description of the type of
value being established, the actual value, and the method and resources used
to substantiate that value.
Any other factual
information known that would affect value should also be noted. This would
include special exhibits, awards, the quiltmaker's previous sales or
publications, and any other information relative to the quilt, quiltmaker or
quilt owner.
The qualifications of the
Quilt Appraiser should also be provided.
As a general rule, under current markets,
appraisals are accurate for up to five years. It is a good practice to contact
the appraiser and update your appraisals every five years, particularly for
insurance purposes. Keep your appraisal in a safe place, separate from your
quilt. If your quilt is stolen or destroyed,
you will need the appraisal as proof of value.
No changes may be made to any item on the
appraisal by anyone other than the appraiser. Other important information about
the quilt should be kept with the appraisal.
Awards, photos of the quilt, information about the
quilt’s maker, purchase receipts and other historical information are
valuable and should be kept accordingly.
Appraisals are only valid for use by the owner
listed on the appraisal. If you were to sell or
give your quilt to someone else, the appraisal
becomes invalid. The new owner should consult the appraiser for a new and
updated appraisal, made out in their name.
Send mail to
nbqamail@gmail.com with questions or
comments about this web site.
Last modified: 10/23/10
