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Harrison Appraisals, LLC

Established in 1992, Harrison Appraisals is a regional personal property appraisal firm specializing Our principal, C. Mr. Ms.

Harrison Appraisals, LLC is a regional personal property appraisal firm based in Westminster, Maryland. The firm offers qualified appraisals of American and Continental antiques and fine art from the 17th century to present. Areas of expertise include antique and modern furniture; paintings and sculpture; silver; glassware, porcelain and pottery; folk art and primitives; and books and documents. T

he firm offers appraisals for purposes of insurance replacement and damage claim settlement, probate and estate division, divorce and equitable distribution, determination of federal estate and gift tax, non-cash charitable donations, casualty loss and pre-sale determination of value. The firm also provides expert witness testimony and litigation support. Established in 1992, Harrison Appraisals serves a select clientele of museums, legal firms, insurance companies, financial institutions and private collectors in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan region. The firm’s portfolio contains appraisals of important historical and cultural artifacts, the possessions of a former President’s family and multi-million dollar Contemporary art collections as well as more modest estates and collections. Robert Harrison, ISA AM is a USPAP compliant, IRS qualified and accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers with more than twenty-four years of appraisal experience. He holds a Master of Liberal Arts degree from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in American History from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Harrison studied American decorative arts at Winterthur Museum in Wilmington, Delaware and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Our associate, Andrea Harrison, is an accredited public relations professional who manages the firm’s marketing, communications and social media. She holds two Bachelor of Science degrees, one in Art Education and a second in Public Relations, both from the University of Maryland College Park. She has also completed post graduate studies in decorative arts at Winterthur and the Foundation for Appraisal Education. Harrison’s specialties include Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Post War fine and decorative arts.

10/13/2025

Andrea and I began working on another charming estate last week. Lots of American “Brilliant Period” cut-crystal complete with family notes identifying who wants what. We love it when everything is organized!

09/04/2025

We have seen lots of collections over the years. Some have included only a few objects while others have been amassed over a lifetime. But rarely have we seen the assortment of antique clocks and vintage glassware that we encountered in a Maryland estate last week.

Our client’s passion was antique shelf clocks and vintage Carnival Glass. There were more than forty clocks in the estate and hundreds of pieces of Carnival Glass, both old and new. There were also antique and vintage quilts, furniture, toys, lamps, porcelain, stoneware and all the general residential contents that could fit into a home. As daunting as this assignment sounds, we managed to inventory everything in just two days.

Every estate appraisal is a challenge. However, this particular estate was clean, neat and a testament to the collecting passions of its former owner.

08/29/2025

Next time, on an all new Chesapeake Collectibles, Robert appraises a late 19th century Tiffany mantel clock and matching candelabra. The clock and garniture (the decorative arts term for decorative accessories), are great examples of ornate Victorian design.

Hear the story of how one collector became the owner of this magnificent timepiece. Be sure to watch Monday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m., on MPT. You can also view your favorite episodes anytime by clicking MPT on Demand at https://video.mpt.tv/

08/08/2025

Have you ever wanted to participate in MPT’s “Chesapeake Collectibles?” Join Robert and the MPT hosts Monday, August 11 during our 2025 Pledge Drive to learn how you can become a part of Season 13.

Robert will be interviewed live about the next season of “Chesapeake Collectibles.” He will discuss the upcoming taping on October 4 & 5, 2025 as well as what we can expect in an all-new season. Be sure to join us live beginning at 8 p.m. on MPT.

And to learn more about Harrison Appraisals, visit our website at www.harrisonappraisals.com.

07/27/2025

Watch an all-new episode of Chesapeake Collectibles this Monday, July 28 on MPT. Robert will be appraising an antique Virginia pieced quilt that has been in the owner’s family since the early 19th century.

Hand-made bed coverings like quilts are a unique American tradition. They not only served an important domestic purpose by offering a source of warmth on chilly winter nights, but also contain a wealth of information on the people who made and used them. Antique Southern quilts are particularly interesting because so many have deteriorated over time owing to the heat and humidity in the region.

Be sure to tune-in to Chesapeake Collectibles on Monday at 7:30 p.m. You can also view episodes of the program anytime by clicking MPT on Demand at https://video.mpt.tv/.

And to learn more about other Southern heirlooms we have appraised, visit our website at www.harrisonappraisals.com.

07/07/2025

The Oblate Sisters of Providence will appear with Robert on MPT’s Chesapeake Collectibles tonight. Robert will be appraising three African American schoolgirl samplers worked in the early 19th century at the Oblate Sisters of Providence School for Colored Girls in Baltimore.

The samplers are rare as are most examples of African American fancy needlework from the period. To learn more about this early form of schoolgirl art—and their values—be sure to watch tonight at 7:30 p.m. You can also view episodes of the show anytime by clicking MPT on Demand at https://video.mpt.tv/

06/13/2025

Chesapeake Collectibles has returned for a 12th Season with all new episodes!

This week Robert appraises a collector’s 19th century ballot box filled with hundreds of political pinback buttons. You’ll hear how the owner acquired them and why he started collecting in the first place.

Be sure to watch Chesapeake Collectibles Monday at 7:30 p.m., on MPT. You can also view episodes of the show anytime by clicking MPT on Demand at https://video.mpt.tv/

01/17/2025

This late 19th century Wedgwood porcelain vase with molded pink floral and oak leaf designs highlighted in applied gilding was brought into the office a few days ago. It stands 16 ¼ inches high and is stamped with the Portland vase mark as well as the name “Wedgwood.” It is also impressed with “S789” on its base.

While items such as this vase have fallen out of favor in recent years, there are still avid collectors of early Wedgwood objects. This piece represents the late Victorian era’s passion for ostentatious garniture and household décor.

11/03/2024

We’re always excited when we find Maryland-made objects during an estate appraisal. This happened last week during an assignment in Central Maryland. Among the many items we inventoried that day was this set of hand-crafted silver spoons by Baltimore silversmith Robert Brown (1798-1882).

Brown’s name appears in Baltimore directories for much of the mid-19th century. He made both holloware and flatware beginning in the 1820s from his shop at 168 Baltimore Street. These three serving spoons, which are stamped “R. Brown” in a rectangular cartouche along with “10 15,” indicate they are Coin silver made between 1830 and 1835. Coin silver was the silver standard used in the United States from about 1790 until the 1850s. It was based on the coin standard of the period, which fixed the amount of silver used in 19th century silver dollars and other coins, and specifies the spoons contain at least 90 per cent silver. The 10-15 stamp is a quality mark that is also commonly found on Maryland Coin silver made during the 1830s.

Brown brought his son into the business in the 1840s and changed his mark to “R. Brown & Son.” Records indicate Brown continued to make silver for Baltimore patrons until 1852.

10/02/2024

We’ll be taping Season 12 of MPT’s “Chesapeake Collectibles” this weekend at the Irene and Edward H. Kaplan Studio in Owings Mills, Maryland. A couple busy days ahead.

Looking forward to seeing everyone’s treasures and hope to see you there!

10/01/2024

This 18th century delftware tankard with pewter lid comes from a Maryland estate we are currently appraising. Delft or faience is actually tin-glazed earthenware that was popular in the Netherlands, England and America from the 17th century until the mid-18th century. This tankard, which stands approximately 9 ½ inches high, is most probably Dutch or English. Its basic blue and white color palette with hand-painted floral decorations resembles European porcelain and is typical of the period. There is also an applied strap handle and hinged pewter lid with an orb-shaped thumb rest. The lid is decorated further with the owner’s initials and the date “1786.”

There are a few condition issues. Hairlines can be seen around the tankard’s cylindrical form and a few chips are visible on the base. However, these bits of “honest ware” are evidence of the object’s age and attest to its years of service and use.

07/25/2024

We recently completed an insurance appraisal of this hand-painted, German-made, porcelain allegorical group for a Maryland client. Dating to circa 1880-1890 and based on Apollo and the Nine Muses, the group depicts the Greek god of prophecy, oracles, music, song and poetry playing the lira da braccio before the Castalian spring. Apollo is inspired by the nine muses—protectors of the arts in Ancient Greece—who interact around him. Although the group is unmarked, its detail, craftsmanship and near mint condition make it a truly desirable objet d’art.

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204 East Main Street
Westminster, MD
21157

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Website

http://www.harrisonappraisals.com/

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