Where can I submit pictures to find an item's historical value?

Question:

Where can I submit pictures to find an item's historical value?

I have some items that I'd like to take pictures of and upload to a site where I could find out if the items have historical value. Does anyone know of such a site?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

You can submit your photo and upload it for free at http://www.flickr.com/ site or at http://ww.photobucket.com/.
Contact the sites listed below for a reputable appraiser;
http://www.antiqueappraisals.net/..........
http://www.ceramic-link.de/seiten/icd-hi...
http://www.squeagle.com/
http://web.info.com/infocom.us2.enhance/...
http://www3.sympatico.ca/appraisers/.......
http://www.agents8.info/collectables.htm...
http://web.info.com/infocom.us2.enhance/...
http://www.thecollectiblestore.com/?a=1&...
http://www.collectica.com/welcome.do?gcl...
http://www.ceramic-link.de/seiten/icd-hi...
http://www.antique-china-porce...
http://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?p=anti...
http://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?p=mark...
http://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf...
Post it at any of the following sites for the Appraisal.
http://antiques.about.com/od/onlineappra...
http://www.christies.com/appraisals_valu... One of The Best for items of huge value.
http://www.sothebys.com/ As this one is
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/igavel........ and this
http://www.vwart.com/Idem
http://www.findartinfo.com/ good for you
http://www.antiqueappraisals.net/......s... items
http://www3.sympatico.ca/appraisers/....... for sure for free
OR:
Take your object to an appraiser, they can usually determine the age/period of the piece and the year it was made.
OR:
Frank Farmer Loomis is now online with a blog exploring the antiques universe, with tips, appraisals and more. Go to
www.middletownjournal.com/ antiques. If you have column questions, write to him at Middletown Journal, Attn: Frank Loomis IV, 52 S. Broad St., Middletown, Ohio, 45044 or e-mail MWallace@ coxohio.com
HOW TO LOCATE A REPUTABLE APPRAISER:
Gather referrals from friends and appraising associations.
Write to appraising associations and request their membership directories. Listed below are two of the largest appraising associations in the United States:
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS
P.O. Box 17265
Washington, DC 20041
(800) 272-8258
APPRAISERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
386 Park Ave South - 20th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 889-5404
Fax: (212) 889-5503
Web Site: www.appraisersassoc.org
Email: aaa1@rcn.com
ISA
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS
1131 SW 7th St #105
Renton, WA 98055
Toll Free: (888) 472-4732
Fax: (206) 241-0436
Web Site: www.isa-appraisers.org
Email: isa@isa-appraisers.org
SPECIAL NOTE: The American Society of Appraisers estimates that only 25 percent of the 120,000 appraisers in the United States belongs to one of the major evaluation societies. Such societies establish codes of ethics by which their members are required to adhere. In addition to a code of ethics, the appraisers are tested for their expertise.
OR:
Refer to the Yellow Pages in the Telephone Book under "Appraisers" of "Antique Dealers."
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU LOCATE AN APPRAISER:
Review their credentials
Verify their membership to an appraising association
Request references
Determine appraisal fees
Request a written contract which outlines the following items:
The scope of work
The delivery date of the appraisal
The appraisal fee
The objective nature of appraisal findings
A statement that the appraiser cannot act as an advocate or negotiator in disputes over appraised goods.

If you have the time, you could also go to your local library and select a few different books. There are several available and you'll be able to compare information and prices.
Go to the book store in the antiques section. I often find books that help in identifying the piece, style and maker.
If it is a Ceramic or pottery piece it has a very long history it make take several books until you find it.

Hope this helped.
Cheers!