What’$ It Worth 2012 – April 21
The Gillespie County Historical Society’s popular “What’$ It Worth?” appraisal event returns to the Pioneer Museum in Fredericksburg April 20 & 21, 2012
Features new event: the Rare Find$ Market
NEW! Rare Find$ Market
Friday & Saturday, April 20 & 21, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
325 W. Main Street Exhibit Space on the Pioneer Museum Grounds, Fredericksburg TX
A community-wide “Rare Finds” sale – all in one convenient location! Come browse the booths of select sellers to find hidden gems and unique items – the antiques of tomorrow!
FREE Admission!
(Cost is $50 if you wish to rent a space for sales. Call Janet 830-997-8917)
Special Pre-Event Cocktail Reception
Friday Evening, April 20, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Historic Sanctuary and Social Hall
312 West San Antonio Street, Fredericksburg TX
Guest Speaker: Kenneth Hafertepe, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Museum Studies at Baylor University, will speak on Fredericksburg Furniture
Door prizes, silent auction, and antique service providers.
Hors d-oeuvres catered by featured Fredericksburg Restaurants, plus beer, wine, champagne, and soft drinks.
Reception Tickets: $30 for GCHS members and $35 for non-members; Include one free appraisal on Saturday. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 17.
“What’$ It Worth?” Appraisal Day
Saturday, April 21, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Historic Sanctuary
312 West San Antonio Street, Fredericksburg TX
Independent antique appraisers will gauge the value of your treasures and collectibles, including furniture, paintings, sculpture, art, books, textiles, silver, glass, toys, guns, knives, western and Fredericksburg memorabilia.
Food, soda, beer, water, snacks, and cookies available for purchase both days.
Appraisal Tickets: Individual appraisals offered at $10 per item (Large items can be appraised by bringing in a high-quality photograph with written detail if available)
More Information
For information and to purchase tickets, call 830-990-8441, email [email protected], or visit online at www.pioneermuseum.net.
*The event appraisers are independent of the GCHS-Pioneer Museum. Appraisals are for fair market value, and not intended for insurance and tax purposes. The Museum holds no liability for inaccuracies or damaged items.