http://www.museumofplay.org/blog/play-stuff/2010/03/a-big-collection-of-little-things/ Explores toys, games, and all sorts of other stuff for play—past and present. Wed, 16 May 2012 20:45:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.museumofplay.org/blog/play-stuff/2010/03/a-big-collection-of-little-things/comment-page-1/#comment-8462 Lauren Sodano Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:14:44 +0000 http://www.museumofplay.org/blog/play-stuff/?p=1135#comment-8462 Sara, that's a great question. Unfortunately, The Strong's staff members cannot discuss valuation or recommend appraisers. However, to informally calculate the toy stove’s value, you could search for similar items on eBay.com (limit your search to Completed Listings via the left-hand menu) or consult collectors’ guides in your local library. You are welcome to search The Strong’s online library catalog (http://www.libraryandarchivesofplay.org/research) to find titles that might be useful in your research. Another option is to search the database at www.appraisers.org for a specialist in your area; bear in mind that the fee to secure a certified appraisal may outweigh the value of your toy. Sara, that’s a great question. Unfortunately, The Strong’s staff members cannot discuss valuation or recommend appraisers. However, to informally calculate the toy stove’s value, you could search for similar items on eBay.com (limit your search to Completed Listings via the left-hand menu) or consult collectors’ guides in your local library. You are welcome to search The Strong’s online library catalog (http://www.libraryandarchivesofplay.org/research) to find titles that might be useful in your research. Another option is to search the database at http://www.appraisers.org for a specialist in your area; bear in mind that the fee to secure a certified appraisal may outweigh the value of your toy.

]]> http://www.museumofplay.org/blog/play-stuff/2010/03/a-big-collection-of-little-things/comment-page-1/#comment-8457 sara chambers Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:23:46 +0000 http://www.museumofplay.org/blog/play-stuff/?p=1135#comment-8457 i would like to know if i sent you a picture of a miniture toy stove that i have if you could tell me if it is worth anything i seen a picture of the exact stove it says its in a museum i would like to know if i sent you a picture of a miniture toy stove that i have if you could tell me if it is worth anything i seen a picture of the exact stove it says its in a museum

]]> http://www.museumofplay.org/blog/play-stuff/2010/03/a-big-collection-of-little-things/comment-page-1/#comment-7853 Dr. Ellen Tsagaris Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:41:46 +0000 http://www.museumofplay.org/blog/play-stuff/?p=1135#comment-7853 Foreign dolls and miniatures are one of my specialties and will be the focus of Dr. E's Doll Museum. Ruth is my soul-mate; I love her idea of placing her settings in settings. I enjoy this, too, and it is in the spirit of Margaret Woodbury Strong's original collections to cherish little things. Foreign dolls and miniatures are one of my specialties and will be the focus of Dr. E’s Doll Museum. Ruth is my soul-mate; I love her idea of placing her settings in settings. I enjoy this, too, and it is in the spirit of Margaret Woodbury Strong’s original collections to cherish little things.

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