Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the gadgets offered at auctions held by our WorthPoint Business Companions. We thought it could be an excellent thought for him to pick out a few of his favourite offered gadgets and clarify why these gross sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is a superb approach to find out about shopping for and promoting traits in our trade. We wish to empower you to purchase and promote with confidence. Check out his ideas on just a few of our companions’ latest gross sales.
On March 29, 2025, WorthPoint added a whopping 233,908 gadgets to its Value Information, with a complete worth of $16,534,463.00. That works out to a median lot worth of round $70,740.
A Ring That Will Get You a Sure
Freeman’s Hindman has lengthy been a fixture within the Chicago scene, and their gross sales proceed to showcase some really spectacular finds. As somebody who’s had the privilege of eating with the lady behind all of it, I can inform you she’s simply as exceptional because the treasures she curates. Her ardour for antiques and high-quality jewellery is matched solely by her real heat. And whereas Hindman has advanced, their dedication to providing unimaginable items—just like the Aletto Brothers 9.01 Carat Diamond Ring—stays unchanged. This ring, with its huge cushion-cut diamond flanked by two half-moon diamonds, exemplifies the opulence of a really spectacular assortment. The dimensions and high quality, G shade, and VS2 readability made it a standout, however let’s be sincere, if solely I might’ve managed the $229,100 price ticket, I might’ve wanted to get it resized earlier than popping any questions!
However, in fact, Hindman’s jewellery choices aren’t nearly measurement—they’re about character. My favourite piece from the most recent sale? A shocking Ceylon Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, and Diamond pendant. The 45-carat sapphire at its middle is a hanging blue, complemented by yellow sapphires and diamonds that sparkle like the celebs. What actually captivated me, nonetheless, was the vivid shade distinction and the sheer presence of the piece. It wasn’t only a pendant; it was an attention-grabber. At $114,800, this pendant was an funding in one thing uncommon and exquisite—a kind of items you put on and instantly really feel such as you’re a part of a a lot grander story.
Behind these exceptional items is the Shawver Artwork Assortment Belief, which continues to supply gems of all types, every with its personal fascinating historical past. From Pat Shawver’s intensive travels to her eager eye for gorgeous gem stones, the gathering is as a lot a testomony to her passions as it’s to the fantastic thing about the gems themselves. Whether or not it’s the huge diamonds or the dazzling sapphires, every lot tells a narrative of luxurious, historical past, and admiration for nature’s most valuable items. I can’t wait to see what Hindman comes up with subsequent—who is aware of, perhaps I’ll snag a kind of items earlier than they’re gone!
It’s Extra Than a Piece of Furnishings
I’m usually requested if there’s a marketplace for “used furnishings,” and my reply is all the time the identical: “It relies upon.” So much hinges on components like the place you’re promoting, the model, the fashion, and, in fact, the situation of the piece. Henkle Harris is a primary instance of a model that may command consideration and {dollars}. This iconic maker, primarily based in Winchester, VA, holds a particular place within the hearts of many, particularly within the Valley, the place they’re as revered as gospel music, the Statler Brothers, and the Carter/Money household. Inexperienced Valley Public sale is the right venue for these sorts of items, as locals respect the model’s legacy. As an example, three items—a darkish pencil submit mattress, a bachelor’s chest, and a facet desk—went for $3,700, all probably fabricated from the cherished cherry wooden that the model is thought for.
The bachelor’s chest was an actual standout, promoting for $2,700, which is greater than double what I paid for the same piece at CTBids final yr. It’s not simply concerning the craftsmanship—although that actually performs a job—but additionally the delight folks soak up proudly owning a chunk from a model so embedded of their neighborhood. The chest, fabricated from mahogany and that includes reeded quarter-columns and stable brass {hardware}, was a stupendous instance of Henkle Harris’ consideration to element. The mattress, a Wild Black Cherry four-poster with a formed headboard and finials, additionally demonstrated the high-quality supplies and craftsmanship this model is thought for. Within the Valley, proudly owning a chunk like this isn’t nearly perform; it’s about connection to one thing a lot bigger.
Lesser-Identified, however Greater-Priced
The final merchandise for at the moment got here from MaxSold, and it was a real “SMH” second. Numerous 8 Margaret Thomson work offered for $4,800, which caught my consideration. Now, who’s Margaret Thomson? Properly, that’s a little bit of a thriller—I needed to do some digging to search out out. From what I gathered, her work usually promote for underneath $100 in our catalog and have proven up at that value on MaxSold, so it’s protected to imagine she’s probably Canadian. It’s doable this was her property, given the a number of heaps within the sale, and whoever scored these work was like ypleased with their buy. It’s all the time fascinating while you see a set of lesser-known works instantly usher in a a lot greater value—typically, it’s the unknown that catches essentially the most consideration!
Will Seippel is the founder, president, and CEO of WorthPoint. Will has been an avid collector since 1974 and supplier of nearly all issues vintage—with an emphasis on ephemera— since 1984. He’s additionally the creator and founding father of HIP, a web site dedicated to recording one of the best of the world’s historical past that has been saved on movie.
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