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How can you tell if a quilt is valuable?

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How can you tell if a quilt is valuable?
To tell if a quilt is valuable, take its age, condition, style and maker into consideration. Antique handmade quilts in excellent condition tend to be worth the most, particularly if they have unique or complex designs. You can conduct online research using trusted resources to discover how much a quilt of similar quality has sold for previously. However, experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist with valuations because there can be a lot of variability in price based on subtle characteristics that can be difficult to identify on your own. Shop a collection of quilts on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
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19thc Miniature Postage Stamp Irish Chain Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1870s Red And White miniature Postage Stamp Irish Chain Doll Quilt. Cotton made and in very good condition.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Early 20Thc Wool Amish Diamond In Square
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand crafted & quilted all wool Amish diamond in a square from Lancaster County,Pennsylvania. is in amazing colors .This fine 1930's all wool Amish quilt has little minor...
Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts

Materials

Wool

19th Century American Applique Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
This beautiful American Applique Quilt was hand stitched in the mid 1800s in Pennsylvania in the United States. The American Applique Quilt is in “Floral” pattern with and pink and o...
Category

Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

1885 Kentucky Crazy Quilt
Located in Louisville, KY
This 1895 folk art crazy quilt out of Kentucky is an absolute work of art. The selection of bright and unique fabrics of that era are combined in random stained glass fashion. Stunni...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Fabric

Antique Amish Dimond Quilt with Ex-Museum Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Amish quilt of center diamond pattern made from a blush rose red and pine green chambray cotton and wool blend. The center diamond in the square pattern is supplemented with ...
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19thc Wool Log Cabin with Floral Embroidered Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool log cabin barn raising quilt with floral embroidered border. The condition is very good and was found in Pennsylvania. The wonderful handwork is quite amazing and unusual.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

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