Name: Antiques Appraisal with Mark Moran
Start: 2026-06-20T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-20T13:00:00-05:00
Location: 106 N Stevens St, Rhinelander, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54501

**Registration for appraisals begins on Friday, June 5th. To register, please call the library at 715-365-1070 ext. 2 or visit www.rhinelanderlibrary.org and click on the event in the calendar.**
The Rhinelander District Library presents an antiques and collectibles appraisal event featuring author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran of Iola, Wis., on Saturday, June 20th, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Rhinelander library meeting room. Get your antique appraised (at no cost!) or come to watch Moran's engaging commentary. Pre-registration is required for appraisals and opens on Friday, June 5th. To register, visit www.rhinelanderlibrary.org or call the library at 715-365-1070 ext. 2. Sign up for a slot between 10 a.m.-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m., or 12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Formerly senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, Wis., Moran has also been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. He has served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as producer of Atlantique City, an antique show held in Atlantic City, N.J.; and as editorial director of F+W Media's Antiques Group. Moran was also a guest expert on the PBS program, Antiques Roadshow, for 9 seasons. He is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles, including three editions of the 800-page annual Warman's Antiques & Collectibles. Moran bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years, specializing in vintage folk art, Americana, and fine art. He has been active as an appraiser of antiques and fine art for more than 20 years.
***Categories of objects for appraisal may include Americana, fine art, smaller furniture pieces, ceramics, glassware, vintage photographs, advertising, folk art, assorted toys, metalware, costume jewelry, musical instruments, antique and vintage lighting, books, and sports memorabilia.
***Excluded items: all weapons, including swords and knives (though folding knives with advertising are accepted); traps (like leg-hold); Nazi memorabilia; coins and paper money; fine jewelry, including precious gems; Beanie Babies.
Questions about objects not covered here can be submitted to Moran in advance to determine if they are appropriate. Suggested categories for advance inquiry include, but are not limited to: Oriental, Native American and other tribal objects (African, Oceanic); ancient artifacts (Egyptian and other early cultures); fossils and minerals; automotive items; nautical and military-related objects; records; antique tools and technological objects (typewriters, cameras, assorted machinery or instruments for scientific measure, like sextants, telescopes, microscopes, etc.).
When in doubt, email inquiry can often address this. Opinions of value are informal and may not be used for insurance or charitable donations, which require a certified appraisal.
For more information, contact: Mark F. Moran Appraisals of Antiques & Fine Art, N7326 Maple Ridge Trail�Iola, Wis. 54945, 715-281-5060, [email protected].