Ever wondered if that old tea set collecting dust in the attic is worth a bundle?
Visitors can find out on April 16 and 17, when Janet Carlile, a one-woman version of the popular TV series Antiques Roadshow will appraise treasures and trash at the annual Elora spring antique show at the community centre.
Carlile, a certified professional appraiser, has experience with major auction houses in Europe and North America. In addition to her appraising Carlile writes and lectures. She wrote a popular syndicated antiques column for the Southam Newspaper Group for over four years and has contributed to numerous Canadian magazines. She has appeared as an expert appraiser on the CBC’s Canadian Antiques Roadshow. Carlile has also been a guest on the lunchtime CBC program Ontario Today to answer questions about antiques.
“In many cases, people have absolutely no idea of what they have,” said Carlile, who has been assessing the value of old goods since the mid-1970s. “I see everything from things that should be sent straight to the dumpster, to rarities that should be in a museum.”
From the Ottawa area, she has appeared at major antique shows in that region, where her identification clinics have proved popular. This will be her first appearance in southwestern Ontario. At her most recent event, she made more than 80 assessments in more than six hours.
Although she has delivered great monetary News for people, Carlile said that the majority of treasures rate only sentimental value.
She expects to assess 200 items during her two day stop at the Elora show, beginning at 10am on April 16. People may register to have their items evaluated when they arrive at the show. The fee is $12 for her opinion and information about the item.
The clinic, introduced last year, is a popular feature at the two-day antique show, which has attracted more than 50 antique dealers from as far away as Montreal and throughout Ontario.
This the 20th year for the antique show, which runs April 16 and 17, and features the sale of a wide range of antiques and collectibles, including kitchen goods, vintage clocks and watches, fine art, antiquarian books, and antique furniture.
The show runs from 10am to 5pm and continues on April 17 from 11am to 5pm.
Admission is $7 for adults, and children 12 and under are free.
