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By John Tole Special to the Rappahannock News
It was neither a road show nor a sideshow but those who attended the Rappahannock Historical Society Antiques Appraisal Saturday experienced a jolly good show.
Laughter and surprises were in abundance as a cavalcade of treasures, some old, some “wellused,” and some of mysterious origin passed through the auditorium doors at the old Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue in the town of Washington.
Thanks to appraisers Carolyn Butler, Elaine Hawes and Philip Rosemond more than 100 such items were assessed and the owners provided with considerable insights about the value and provenance of their antiques.
The pieces evaluated included jewelry, tools, artwork, furniture, pottery, silver, quilts, glassware, china, guns, musical instruments, cameras and toys.
Highlights included a beautiful violin, Revolution-era pistols, a magnificent 1877 gold watch, a 19th century painting of Rappahannock resident Emma Fletcher, and some drafting instruments of possible Civil War vintage.
Although the emphasis was on information, market prices, for collectibles is always of interest. The articles with the high
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