Antique appraiser, Anne Stratton, will share her antique knowledge three times this month in the Bluffton area.

You can catch her at:
• Maplecrest, Bluffton, at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 13
• Bluffton Dari Freeze, South Main St., 6 p.m., Wednesday July 15
• Pandora Library, 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 27

Last week she appraised several pieces in the Ada Public library. While there, she also talked about what's hot and what's not currently in the antique world.

What's increasing in value:
• Anything with feathers, documented Indian items, vintage fabrics, quilts, unopened decks of old playing cards.
• Furniture is coming back from the downturn.

What has little value nowadays:
• Newspapers about major events, old magazines, phonograph records.

Her local appraisal programs are open to the public. Guests are invited to bring one or two items to be appraised. (No coins, stamps, or weapons.) She will randomly select items on display to discuss and appraise.