Certified Appraisals ~ Denver, Colorado
Josephine Lewis, a certified appraiser, is happy to perform appraisals throughout the Denver metro area.

She is a member of the College for Appraisers and has more than 30 years experience buying and selling antiques. She is qualified to appraise both antiques (technically defined as items that are more than 100 years old) and personal property (any items and belongings that you would find inside the home).

The definition of an appraisal is “an informed opinion”  Josephine has knowledge in broad areas of antiques, collectibles, and personal property, as well as a network of other appraisers she can consult for specialties (such as firearms, gemology, and furniture).

Antiques and personal property appraisals can be used for:
•estate planning
•estate settlement
•estate liquidation
•insurance valuations
•insurance claims (for damage, fire, theft, or loss)
•divorce
•equitable distribution of assets
•net worth estimates
•collateral for loans
•bankruptcy
•IRS claims (any charitable donation that’s valued at more than $5,000 requires a formal appraisal)
•probate
•family trusts
•customs

Josephine’s specialties in appraising include:
•sterling silver
•silver plate
•chatelaines
•porcelain
•brass
pewter
•copper
•linens
•beadwork

For more information on antiques appraisals and valuations or personal property appraisals and valuations, please call Josephine Lewis, (303) 756-1488, or e-mail breckantiques@comcast.net.