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From time to time you may need to obtain a valuation of your jewellery or antiques. This could be for insurance purposes, probate or you may want to sell some pieces.
Antique jewellery is valued by determining the condition of the precious metal and stones, whether there have been repairs (including the quality of the repair – see above) or replacement of stones. The value of the piece in terms of its weight and the quality and weight of the stones is relatively straightforward, determining the value of a piece in terms of its aesthetics, current popularity, rarity and manufacturing provenance is more exacting.
Bourbon-Hanby have valued many unusual objects including a sixteenth century steel spur and a diamond necklace formerly owned by an Indian Royal family that was worth in excess of £500,000.
The fee for providing a valuation is usually calculated at ½ % of the value of the item or a price for the job. This is always agreed in advance. A certificate of valuation is issued and this is accepted by insurers and others. We can also provide advice about insurance and how to ensure that, in the event of theft, loss or damage, you will receive sufficient recompense for your loss.
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We do not keep any copies of valuation certificates and all of our clients’ details are rigorously safeguarded. |
