Do Some Spring Cleaning and Find Out What Your Stuff is Worth...

The Franklin Historical Museum is conducting a benefit event on Saturday, May. 9 from 1-5 at 80 West Central St.. The event is a a fun, educational, and informative antique appraisal event with James C. “Jim” Johnston, who has been in the antique and appraisal business for more than six decades and has a nearly limitless store of knowledge about all things old, with particular emphasis on all kinds of Americana, Porcelain, Glass, Rare Books, Coins, Stamps and Pottery. 

His appraisals often come with the kind of fascinating context and anecdotes that make him much sought after, either to please an audience or to evaluate a private collection. Jim is also a former long-time Franklin educator. 

Appraisals are ‘on-the-spot’ and oral and are $10 for the first appraisal and $25 for up to three items. A special senior rate is also available for those 65+ -- namely $5 per item and three for $10. Cash or check only.

Those seeking appraisals are 'checked in' upon arrival and usually only wait a short time to get their items in front of Jim.

Jim will open with a brief introduction about antiques and appraising.