Valuations
In today’s climate it is important to have a valuation of ones possessions for many reasons. Often people just include their valuable pieces in a general household insurance policy. If a problem arises it can prove difficult, so it is much better to have a listed valuation.
Members of the Irish Antique Dealers Association will provide this service at reasonable rates. Listed valuations are often required on certain pieces for insurance and probate purposes. When clients are purchasing from dealers they should request a valuation of the piece.
Personal judgement comes into a valuation, it is due to this subjectivity that opinions of individual dealers may differ. Sometimes it can prove difficult when assessing the exact value of an article, rates of exchange may also change dramatically.
Valuations should be reviewed every three to five years.
