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AN E A S Y WAY TO TURN YOUR U N W A N T E D T R E A S U R E S INTO C A S H F R O M H O M E ! Astor Galleries GUIDE
G A 50 Main Street, #4251 Kingston, NY 12402
(800) 784-7876
www.astorgalleries.com
FINE ART, JEWELRY, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
ESTATES APPRAISED & LIQUIDATED
Astor Galleries
*Terms and Conditions apply.
© 2020, Astor Galleries, All rights reserved.
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The postage is
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& INSURED.
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EXPERTS value
every item and pre-
pare your offer.
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Accept our offer and
payment is sent in 48
HOURS, or your
items are returned for
FREE.
HOW IT WORKS
REFERRAL PROGRAM
Earn extra cash by referring a friend or family member. For more
information on the referral program contact [email protected].
AN EASY WAY TO TURN YOUR
UNWANTED TREASURES INTO CASH FROM HOME!
Astor Galleries GUIDE
FINE ART, JEWELRY, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
ESTATES APPRAISED & LIQUIDATED
Astor Galleries
We specialize in FINE ART, JEWELRY, ANTIQUES & COL-
LECTIBLES and over the past FORTY YEARS, we have de-
veloped an extensive global network of interior
decorators and collectors enabling us to realize
RECORD-BREAKING PRICES for those types
of items.
These beautiful pieces
came to Astor Galleries
without any information, and
were given a very modest estimate. With our dili-
gent research we discovered their prestigious story,
and far exceeded initial estimates. Formerly from
the collection of the Aleksandr Ivanovich Nelidov
(1838-1910) and Olga Dmitrievna Princess Nelidov,
this stunning antique five-stone emerald ring and
emerald and diamond brooch came from a client
looking to maximize their return and was referred to
Astor Galleries by one of our past satisfied custom-
ers.
Sold for over $189,000
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Items we DO NOT accept
China, figurines, glassware, and very fragile items
Records, CDs, and electronics
Modern items: toys, paper-back books, etc.
Clothing
Furniture, large items
Looking to DOWNSIZE?
If you have a larger quantity and/or items that are too frag-ile, heavy, or big for our box, YOU MAY QUALIFY for a
FREE HOUSE CALL.
Contact Astor Galleries via
email:
or call 800-784-7876
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What we look for
Mechanical Banks, tin toys, cast iron, bisque dolls, train sets, old branded TV show lunch boxes with thermos, unopened collectibles in original packaging, Antique and vintage collectible stuffed toys; Steiff, Teddy Ruxbin
What we look for
Antiques and vintage items from science, from antique sextants and microscopes to apothecary scales, barometers, telescopes
Antique and vintage toys
Scientific instruments
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Is your home filled with BURIED TREASURE?
CLEAN UP & CASH IN
Hunting through your home for those unwanted antique and vintage items can really pay off. We all have old things stored away; in our basements, packed away in a box, shoved in the attic, forgotten in closet.
No one will want that, right? What your family doesn’t want, our collectors do.
How would I even go about selling it? Whether you are downsizing, or looking for extra cash, Astor Galleries can help.
Now it is EASIER THAN EVER, with FREE
SHIPPING, our 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE*, and our guide to turn your unwanted treasures into CASH!
Do you have a SPECIAL ITEM that you want to bring to our at-tention?
Need help evaluating your items in order to RAISE MONEY?
Looking to DOWNSIZE?
Looking to FIND A GOOD HOME for your treasured
possessions which no one in the family wants.?
If you have a larger quantity and/or items that are too fragile, heavy, or big for our box, YOU MAY QUAL-IFY for a FREE HOUSE CALL.
(Please see the enclosed Astor Galleries list of some of the items we specialize in as well as some high-lights of our house call discoveries.)
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Do you need help that is OUT OF THE BOX?
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RISK FREE!
Our entire process is completely free.
We’ll send you everything you need to
safely ship us your items. If you are not
satisfied after receiving your offer we’ll
return your items FREE OF CHARGE.*
* Terms and Conditions Apply
Page 4
Our team of trained experts will carefully review every item in your kit. We carefully test for all precious metals, and use our collective expertise to ensure an accurate estimate of the value of your items to make our offer.
It is that EASY, from UNWANTED ITEMS—to CASH!
Request your FREE KIT from Astor
Galleries, complete the CUSTOMER
RETURN FORM and pack your items.
SHIPPING IS FREE. Your kit includes
a prepaid USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate
box, and is TRACKED and INSURED.
You can select either a small box (8
11/16” x 1 3/4” x 5 7/16”), medium box (11
1/4” x 8 3/4 x 6”), or large box (12” x 12” x
5 1/2”). If it fits, it ships up to 70 lbs. Select the appropriate size
box for your items when you request your kit.
Drop your box, with the Customer Return Form enclosed, at your
local post office, or you can schedule a pick-up directly from the
USPS.
Accept our offer and get paid!
FREE & EASY How it works
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Vintage and Designer Purses, Sunglasses
Vintage pens, in particular
fountain pens, are highly col-
lectible and come in a variety
of colors and styles, from
extravagant jewel-encrusted
casings to sleek and simple
cigar-shaped designs. There
are three main types of vin-
tage pens: 1) DIP PENS
have a nib to dip into an ink-
well; 2) FOUNTAIN PENS
have a self-contained ink
reservoir; and 3) BALL-
POINT PENS have a little
ball that allows ink to flow out
when the pen is put to paper.
Prized makers:
• Monteblanc
• Cartier
• Waterman
• Parker
• Sheaffer
Vintage and designer purses,
handbags, and sunglasses
Gucci, Chanel, Hermes, Louis
Vuitton, Cartier
Vintage Pens
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COLLECTIBLES
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Watches & Clocks
Vintage & Antique watches and
pocket watches; ladies cocktail
and men’s dress watches, gold or
silver, Rolex, Omega, Patek Phil-
lipes, Bulova, Waltham Blancpain,
Gruen, Hamilton and many more.
Small clocks, carriage
clocks, wind-up travel
clocks, art deco
clocks, clocks where
you can see the com-
plex movement.
Looking to FIND A GOOD HOME for your treasured possessions which no one in the family wants?
Interested in taking part in our
EXCITING HOME VIS-
ITS?
Contact Astor Galleries via
email: [email protected],
or call 800-784-7876
Page 16 A G
CAREFULLY WRAP
your items so they do not
shift during shipping.
PACKING TIPS
Place valuable jewelry in small
plastic bags, or wrap with paper.
Use BUBBLE WRAP or
NEWSPAPER to fill in any gaps.
Put HEAVY ITEMS at the
BOTTOM OF THE BOX,
with more delicate items on
top.
COMPLETE the CUSTOMER
RETURN FORM and enclose
it in your box.
Tape all the edges of the
box so it arrives safely.
Attach the pre-paid priority
mail label to the box.
Drop you box off at your local
post office and it ships for free!
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Jewelry boxes overflowing with unloved items? They are hidden
treasures to us. We can find a new home for the jewelry that just isn’t
your style anymore. Whether fine jewelry or vintage costume, you
can clear out the clutter of pieces you haven’t worn in years.
“Discard every-
thing that does
not spark joy?”
Marie Kondo,
world-renowned
tidying expert
and best selling
author
What to include
Even if you have BROKEN WATCHES, DENTED & TAR-
NISHED ITEMS, MISSING STONES, balls of TANGLED
CHAINS, SINGLE EARRINGS, DENTAL GOLD, SCRAP, it
can all be cash.
For more than two centu-
ries, the Freemasons have
played a secretive, myste-
rious role in American life.
Collectors look for Masonic
items like white gloves,
aprons, sashes and lodge
medallions, badges, jewels
and pendants. Maybe, Ma-
sonic jewels with a skull
and crossbones image, a
wooden or silver gavel.
Military medals and equipment
are often sought by collectors.
• Single medals or groups,
with or without ribbons
• International medals
• Military badges & regimental
attire
• Army, Navy & Air Force re-
galia
• Ceremonial items, swords,
sticks, ships bells & clocks
• Armed forces uniforms, hats,
caps & officers gloves
• Field equipment & binocu-
lars
Masonic and Militaria
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Trifari was the first to embrace this
new plastic in the late 1930s, using
large, clear cabochons of Lucite to
imitate rock crystals and form the
“bellies” of animal figural brooches
known as Jelly Bellies. Head Trifari
designer Alfred Philippe ran with
this concept in the 1940s, producing
a whimsical Jelly Belly menagerie of
hatching chicks, crowing roosters,
proud poodles, ball-balancing seals,
fat bumble bees, and regal ele-
phants. One rare Jelly Belly pin
even features tiny fish carved into a
round Lucite tank, which a cat dan-
gles from a chain.
Lucite
Need help evaluating your items
in order to RAISE MONEY?
Interested in taking part in our
EXCITING HOME VISITS?
Contact Astor Galleries via
email:
or call 800-784-7876
Page 14 A G
Sterling silver marks
Sterling Silver or 925: This is the standard for
silver meaning that a silver item is at least 92.5
percent silver mixed with copper to give it
strength. Marks on these pieces include 925 or
sterling. Any mark indicating a higher silver con-
tent, such as 950, would also qualify as sterling.
Since the 14th century the standard for silver in England was set
at 11 ounces and two pennyweights in the Troy pound (925 parts
in 1000), it was related to money and as far as wrought plate was
concerned it had to be as good as money.
The 925/1000 (sterling) silver fineness is certified in
London and other British Assay Offices by the use of
the "lion passant" mark.
Marks vary by country. A jeweler or experienced appraiser can
help identify what the marks mean.
(1) journeyman mark
(2) maker's mark (William Chawner)
(3) standard mark (lion passant
925/1000 purity)
Serving trays, coffee/tea sets, bowls,
candle holders, tea sets, picture
frames and flatware, etc.
(4) town mark (leopard's head London)
(5) date letter (1825)
(6) duty mark (sovereign head George IV)
Sterling silver hollowware
• 24k: The gold is measured on how many parts of gold is alloyed on a scale of 24. This means that 24 of the 24 parts is gold and this is the purest form of gold that is available. Pure gold is soft and it can wear and tear if worn on a daily basis. Pure gold is strikingly yellow.
• 18k: This is the most common marking on any ornament. This means that your ornament is 75 percent gold and it is also marked as 750 at times. This is the most common level of purity that is available.
• 14k: 14k gold is also marked as .585 as it contains 58.5 percent gold. Even though the jewelry contains less gold, it is still valuable and easy to wear. The gold with this purity has a higher concentration of silver.
• 10k: That means the ornament is 42 percent gold and it is also marked as .417. This is the lowest level of purity that can be legally sold as gold.
Gold marks
Silver plate
Most silver plate on the other hand, is far less expensive, but can be just as ornate or decorative as sterling silver items. Silver plate contains only an outside layer of sterling silver with usually nickel underneath. It can be marked as Sil-ver Plate, EP, EPNS, Triple Plate, Quadruple Plate, or with the numbers 90 (which is the standard marking for silver plate).
Items marked as silver plate DO NOT have much value and will take up too much of your box to be worth sending in. Some common US silver plate manufacturers are: Communi-ty, Oneida, and Roger Bros.
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Bakelite
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Bakelite is a castable, fire-resistant plastic that was invented by Leo Baekeland in 1909. It was originally used for industrial purpos-es until jewelry makers found that its light weight made Bakelite a perfect choice for designing and manufacturing inexpensive brace-lets, rings, pins, and other jewelry.
Bakelite jewelry became especially popular in the 1930s and 1940s after a wider assortment of colors was introduced. The new batch of Bakelite colors captured the imagination of more and more jewelry companies. Coco Chanel was a famous designer who offered Bakelite jewelry and accessories.
When many people think of plastic Art Deco radios, the word Bakelite immediately comes to mind. That’s understandable enough, since Ba-kelite was the first molded plastic used in radios, and it’s the oldest of the most common early-20th-century industrial plastics, the oth-ers being Catalin, Plaskon, and Beetle.
Bakelite radios
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Amber
Amber is considered a gem because it
glows and glistens when polished, but
Amber is not actually a gemstone. It is
the hardened resin of certain types of
ancient trees that have been fossilized
over millennia.
Surprisingly enough, Amber comes in
a variety of luxurious colors. The most
common color is the same as its name implies, a brownish honey
color. But there are in fact 256 identified shades of Amber.
Blue Amber from the
Dominican Republic
Real verses faux pearls
Here are some tips on how to distinguish real pearls from faux (fake) pearls.
Real pearls have fingerprint-like surface ridges under magnifi-cation. Faux pearls have bubbles or mat patterns on the sur-face under magnification.
Real pearls have enriched body color and an overtone col-or. Faux only have one body color, and look flat and lacking depth.
Real pearls are cold to touch.
If you rub pearls across your teeth, real pearls feel gritty while faux pearls feel smooth.
Real pearls are heavy in weight. Faux pearls are light in weight.
Real pearls show smoothness around drilled holes. Faux pearls show roughness or bumps around drilled holes.
There is a strong market for
Scandinavian & Mexican
Modernism, Native American
& Southwest, and Designer
Costume jewelry.
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Fine jewelry
Gold, platinum, silver, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, pearls, semi-precious stones, etc.
• Old charm bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, brooches, cameos, cufflinks, tie pins, etc.
• Victorian mourning jewelry (often with hair)
• Antique/Vintage watches, cigarette cases
• Victorian pinchbeck
JEWELRY
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Jade, amber, pearls, topaz, opal & amethyst
• Art Deco & Art Nouveau Style
• Ornate Victorian designs
• Chanel, Dior and designer names
• Complete sets boxed or unboxed
• Different types of bangles and brooches
• Cameos with colored shell backgrounds
• Rings with and without stones
• Bakelite jewelry, Jelly Bellies, Lucite
Costume jewelry
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Designer Costume Jewelry
The term "costume jewelry" was
coined in the 1920's, but the move-
ment can be traced back to the 17th
and 18th centuries. Many jewelers
were looking for alternatives to dia-
monds, which were in high demand,
but incredibly rare. In 1724, a jeweler
named Georges Frédéric Strass de-
veloped a special leaded glass that
could be cut and polished to sparkle
like a diamond. By 1892, Austrian
jeweler Daniel Swarovski developed
his fine crystal rhinestones that could
mimic the facets and luster of pre-
cious gemstones.
In the 1920's Coco Chanel launched
a line of bold “statement” accessories.
This jewelry was unlike anything that
had been done before, and was a big
hit. Following this trend, Elsa Schia-
parelli created a line of jewelry in-
spired by the Dada art movement,
with large fake stones on bold brace-
lets.
Quality costume jewelry sells for top
dollar. Designer pieces are often
marked and highly sought after. Cha-
nel, Eisenberg,
Schiaparelli, Ralph
DeRosa, Trifari,
Hobe’, Christian
Dior, and Weiss are
just a few of the vin-
tage jewelry design-
ers collectors prize.
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Jade, amber, pearls, topaz, opal & amethyst
• Art Deco & Art Nouveau Style
• Ornate Victorian designs
• Chanel, Dior and designer names
• Complete sets boxed or unboxed
• Different types of bangles and brooches
• Cameos with colored shell backgrounds
• Rings with and without stones
• Bakelite jewelry, Jelly Bellies, Lucite
Costume jewelry
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Designer Costume Jewelry
The term "costume jewelry" was
coined in the 1920's, but the move-
ment can be traced back to the 17th
and 18th centuries. Many jewelers
were looking for alternatives to dia-
monds, which were in high demand,
but incredibly rare. In 1724, a jeweler
named Georges Frédéric Strass de-
veloped a special leaded glass that
could be cut and polished to sparkle
like a diamond. By 1892, Austrian
jeweler Daniel Swarovski developed
his fine crystal rhinestones that could
mimic the facets and luster of pre-
cious gemstones.
In the 1920's Coco Chanel launched
a line of bold “statement” accessories.
This jewelry was unlike anything that
had been done before, and was a big
hit. Following this trend, Elsa Schia-
parelli created a line of jewelry in-
spired by the Dada art movement,
with large fake stones on bold brace-
lets.
Quality costume jewelry sells for top
dollar. Designer pieces are often
marked and highly sought after. Cha-
nel, Eisenberg,
Schiaparelli, Ralph
DeRosa, Trifari,
Hobe’, Christian
Dior, and Weiss are
just a few of the vin-
tage jewelry design-
ers collectors prize.
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Amber
Amber is considered a gem because it
glows and glistens when polished, but
Amber is not actually a gemstone. It is
the hardened resin of certain types of
ancient trees that have been fossilized
over millennia.
Surprisingly enough, Amber comes in
a variety of luxurious colors. The most
common color is the same as its name implies, a brownish honey
color. But there are in fact 256 identified shades of Amber.
Blue Amber from the
Dominican Republic
Real verses faux pearls
Here are some tips on how to distinguish real pearls from faux (fake) pearls.
Real pearls have fingerprint-like surface ridges under magnifi-cation. Faux pearls have bubbles or mat patterns on the sur-face under magnification.
Real pearls have enriched body color and an overtone col-or. Faux only have one body color, and look flat and lacking depth.
Real pearls are cold to touch.
If you rub pearls across your teeth, real pearls feel gritty while faux pearls feel smooth.
Real pearls are heavy in weight. Faux pearls are light in weight.
Real pearls show smoothness around drilled holes. Faux pearls show roughness or bumps around drilled holes.
There is a strong market for
Scandinavian & Mexican
Modernism, Native American
& Southwest, and Designer
Costume jewelry.
Page 9
Fine jewelry
Gold, platinum, silver, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, pearls, semi-precious stones, etc.
• Old charm bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, brooches, cameos, cufflinks, tie pins, etc.
• Victorian mourning jewelry (often with hair)
• Antique/Vintage watches, cigarette cases
• Victorian pinchbeck
JEWELRY
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• 24k: The gold is measured on how many parts of gold is alloyed on a scale of 24. This means that 24 of the 24 parts is gold and this is the purest form of gold that is available. Pure gold is soft and it can wear and tear if worn on a daily basis. Pure gold is strikingly yellow.
• 18k: This is the most common marking on any ornament. This means that your ornament is 75 percent gold and it is also marked as 750 at times. This is the most common level of purity that is available.
• 14k: 14k gold is also marked as .585 as it contains 58.5 percent gold. Even though the jewelry contains less gold, it is still valuable and easy to wear. The gold with this purity has a higher concentration of silver.
• 10k: That means the ornament is 42 percent gold and it is also marked as .417. This is the lowest level of purity that can be legally sold as gold.
Gold marks
Silver plate
Most silver plate on the other hand, is far less expensive, but can be just as ornate or decorative as sterling silver items. Silver plate contains only an outside layer of sterling silver with usually nickel underneath. It can be marked as Sil-ver Plate, EP, EPNS, Triple Plate, Quadruple Plate, or with the numbers 90 (which is the standard marking for silver plate).
Items marked as silver plate DO NOT have much value and will take up too much of your box to be worth sending in. Some common US silver plate manufacturers are: Communi-ty, Oneida, and Roger Bros.
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Bakelite
Page 13
Bakelite is a castable, fire-resistant plastic that was invented by Leo Baekeland in 1909. It was originally used for industrial purpos-es until jewelry makers found that its light weight made Bakelite a perfect choice for designing and manufacturing inexpensive brace-lets, rings, pins, and other jewelry.
Bakelite jewelry became especially popular in the 1930s and 1940s after a wider assortment of colors was introduced. The new batch of Bakelite colors captured the imagination of more and more jewelry companies. Coco Chanel was a famous designer who offered Bakelite jewelry and accessories.
When many people think of plastic Art Deco radios, the word Bakelite immediately comes to mind. That’s understandable enough, since Ba-kelite was the first molded plastic used in radios, and it’s the oldest of the most common early-20th-century industrial plastics, the oth-ers being Catalin, Plaskon, and Beetle.
Bakelite radios
A G
Trifari was the first to embrace this
new plastic in the late 1930s, using
large, clear cabochons of Lucite to
imitate rock crystals and form the
“bellies” of animal figural brooches
known as Jelly Bellies. Head Trifari
designer Alfred Philippe ran with
this concept in the 1940s, producing
a whimsical Jelly Belly menagerie of
hatching chicks, crowing roosters,
proud poodles, ball-balancing seals,
fat bumble bees, and regal ele-
phants. One rare Jelly Belly pin
even features tiny fish carved into a
round Lucite tank, which a cat dan-
gles from a chain.
Lucite
Need help evaluating your items
in order to RAISE MONEY?
Interested in taking part in our
EXCITING HOME VISITS?
Contact Astor Galleries via
email:
or call 800-784-7876
Page 14 A G
Sterling silver marks
Sterling Silver or 925: This is the standard for
silver meaning that a silver item is at least 92.5
percent silver mixed with copper to give it
strength. Marks on these pieces include 925 or
sterling. Any mark indicating a higher silver con-
tent, such as 950, would also qualify as sterling.
Since the 14th century the standard for silver in England was set
at 11 ounces and two pennyweights in the Troy pound (925 parts
in 1000), it was related to money and as far as wrought plate was
concerned it had to be as good as money.
The 925/1000 (sterling) silver fineness is certified in
London and other British Assay Offices by the use of
the "lion passant" mark.
Marks vary by country. A jeweler or experienced appraiser can
help identify what the marks mean.
(1) journeyman mark
(2) maker's mark (William Chawner)
(3) standard mark (lion passant
925/1000 purity)
Serving trays, coffee/tea sets, bowls,
candle holders, tea sets, picture
frames and flatware, etc.
(4) town mark (leopard's head London)
(5) date letter (1825)
(6) duty mark (sovereign head George IV)
Sterling silver hollowware
Jewelry boxes overflowing with unloved items? They are hidden
treasures to us. We can find a new home for the jewelry that just isn’t
your style anymore. Whether fine jewelry or vintage costume, you
can clear out the clutter of pieces you haven’t worn in years.
“Discard every-
thing that does
not spark joy?”
Marie Kondo,
world-renowned
tidying expert
and best selling
author
What to include
Even if you have BROKEN WATCHES, DENTED & TAR-
NISHED ITEMS, MISSING STONES, balls of TANGLED
CHAINS, SINGLE EARRINGS, DENTAL GOLD, SCRAP, it
can all be cash.
For more than two centu-
ries, the Freemasons have
played a secretive, myste-
rious role in American life.
Collectors look for Masonic
items like white gloves,
aprons, sashes and lodge
medallions, badges, jewels
and pendants. Maybe, Ma-
sonic jewels with a skull
and crossbones image, a
wooden or silver gavel.
Military medals and equipment
are often sought by collectors.
• Single medals or groups,
with or without ribbons
• International medals
• Military badges & regimental
attire
• Army, Navy & Air Force re-
galia
• Ceremonial items, swords,
sticks, ships bells & clocks
• Armed forces uniforms, hats,
caps & officers gloves
• Field equipment & binocu-
lars
Masonic and Militaria
Page 15 A G
Watches & Clocks
Vintage & Antique watches and
pocket watches; ladies cocktail
and men’s dress watches, gold or
silver, Rolex, Omega, Patek Phil-
lipes, Bulova, Waltham Blancpain,
Gruen, Hamilton and many more.
Small clocks, carriage
clocks, wind-up travel
clocks, art deco
clocks, clocks where
you can see the com-
plex movement.
Looking to FIND A GOOD HOME for your treasured possessions which no one in the family wants?
Interested in taking part in our
EXCITING HOME VIS-
ITS?
Contact Astor Galleries via
email: [email protected],
or call 800-784-7876
Page 16 A G
CAREFULLY WRAP
your items so they do not
shift during shipping.
PACKING TIPS
Place valuable jewelry in small
plastic bags, or wrap with paper.
Use BUBBLE WRAP or
NEWSPAPER to fill in any gaps.
Put HEAVY ITEMS at the
BOTTOM OF THE BOX,
with more delicate items on
top.
COMPLETE the CUSTOMER
RETURN FORM and enclose
it in your box.
Tape all the edges of the
box so it arrives safely.
Attach the pre-paid priority
mail label to the box.
Drop you box off at your local
post office and it ships for free!
Page 5 A G
RISK FREE!
Our entire process is completely free.
We’ll send you everything you need to
safely ship us your items. If you are not
satisfied after receiving your offer we’ll
return your items FREE OF CHARGE.*
* Terms and Conditions Apply
Page 4
Our team of trained experts will carefully review every item in your kit. We carefully test for all precious metals, and use our collective expertise to ensure an accurate estimate of the value of your items to make our offer.
It is that EASY, from UNWANTED ITEMS—to CASH!
Request your FREE KIT from Astor
Galleries, complete the CUSTOMER
RETURN FORM and pack your items.
SHIPPING IS FREE. Your kit includes
a prepaid USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate
box, and is TRACKED and INSURED.
You can select either a small box (8
11/16” x 1 3/4” x 5 7/16”), medium box (11
1/4” x 8 3/4 x 6”), or large box (12” x 12” x
5 1/2”). If it fits, it ships up to 70 lbs. Select the appropriate size
box for your items when you request your kit.
Drop your box, with the Customer Return Form enclosed, at your
local post office, or you can schedule a pick-up directly from the
USPS.
Accept our offer and get paid!
FREE & EASY How it works
A G
Vintage and Designer Purses, Sunglasses
Vintage pens, in particular
fountain pens, are highly col-
lectible and come in a variety
of colors and styles, from
extravagant jewel-encrusted
casings to sleek and simple
cigar-shaped designs. There
are three main types of vin-
tage pens: 1) DIP PENS
have a nib to dip into an ink-
well; 2) FOUNTAIN PENS
have a self-contained ink
reservoir; and 3) BALL-
POINT PENS have a little
ball that allows ink to flow out
when the pen is put to paper.
Prized makers:
• Monteblanc
• Cartier
• Waterman
• Parker
• Sheaffer
Vintage and designer purses,
handbags, and sunglasses
Gucci, Chanel, Hermes, Louis
Vuitton, Cartier
Vintage Pens
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COLLECTIBLES
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What we look for
Mechanical Banks, tin toys, cast iron, bisque dolls, train sets, old branded TV show lunch boxes with thermos, unopened collectibles in original packaging, Antique and vintage collectible stuffed toys; Steiff, Teddy Ruxbin
What we look for
Antiques and vintage items from science, from antique sextants and microscopes to apothecary scales, barometers, telescopes
Antique and vintage toys
Scientific instruments
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Is your home filled with BURIED TREASURE?
CLEAN UP & CASH IN
Hunting through your home for those unwanted antique and vintage items can really pay off. We all have old things stored away; in our basements, packed away in a box, shoved in the attic, forgotten in closet.
No one will want that, right? What your family doesn’t want, our collectors do.
How would I even go about selling it? Whether you are downsizing, or looking for extra cash, Astor Galleries can help.
Now it is EASIER THAN EVER, with FREE
SHIPPING, our 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE*, and our guide to turn your unwanted treasures into CASH!
Do you have a SPECIAL ITEM that you want to bring to our at-tention?
Need help evaluating your items in order to RAISE MONEY?
Looking to DOWNSIZE?
Looking to FIND A GOOD HOME for your treasured
possessions which no one in the family wants.?
If you have a larger quantity and/or items that are too fragile, heavy, or big for our box, YOU MAY QUAL-IFY for a FREE HOUSE CALL.
(Please see the enclosed Astor Galleries list of some of the items we specialize in as well as some high-lights of our house call discoveries.)
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Do you need help that is OUT OF THE BOX?
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FINE ART, JEWELRY, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
ESTATES APPRAISED & LIQUIDATED
Astor Galleries
We specialize in FINE ART, JEWELRY, ANTIQUES & COL-
LECTIBLES and over the past FORTY YEARS, we have de-
veloped an extensive global network of interior
decorators and collectors enabling us to realize
RECORD-BREAKING PRICES for those types
of items.
These beautiful pieces
came to Astor Galleries
without any information, and
were given a very modest estimate. With our dili-
gent research we discovered their prestigious story,
and far exceeded initial estimates. Formerly from
the collection of the Aleksandr Ivanovich Nelidov
(1838-1910) and Olga Dmitrievna Princess Nelidov,
this stunning antique five-stone emerald ring and
emerald and diamond brooch came from a client
looking to maximize their return and was referred to
Astor Galleries by one of our past satisfied custom-
ers.
Sold for over $189,000
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Items we DO NOT accept
China, figurines, glassware, and very fragile items
Records, CDs, and electronics
Modern items: toys, paper-back books, etc.
Clothing
Furniture, large items
Looking to DOWNSIZE?
If you have a larger quantity and/or items that are too frag-ile, heavy, or big for our box, YOU MAY QUALIFY for a
FREE HOUSE CALL.
Contact Astor Galleries via
email:
or call 800-784-7876
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G A 50 Main Street, #4251 Kingston, NY 12402
(800) 784-7876
www.astorgalleries.com
FINE ART, JEWELRY, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
ESTATES APPRAISED & LIQUIDATED
Astor Galleries
*Terms and Conditions apply.
© 2020, Astor Galleries, All rights reserved.
SEND YOUR KIT
The box is FREE.
The postage is
FREE, TRACKED,
& INSURED.
FREE VALUATION
EXPERTS value
every item and pre-
pare your offer.
QUICK PAYMENT
Accept our offer and
payment is sent in 48
HOURS, or your
items are returned for
FREE.
HOW IT WORKS
REFERRAL PROGRAM
Earn extra cash by referring a friend or family member. For more
information on the referral program contact [email protected].
AN EASY WAY TO TURN YOUR
UNWANTED TREASURES INTO CASH FROM HOME!
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