Appraisers
We are unable to appraise materials for the public, but here is a list of appraisers that may be able to meet your needs.
Manuscript, Art, Photographs and Photographic Book Appraisals
Stephen Rose Fine Arts
Appraisals of Fine Art, Photographs
Rare Books and Antiques
344 West 44th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 926-6031/(317) 925-0783 FAX
Sharon A. Smith Theobald
Appraisal Associates International
3746 Westlake Court
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-1270
Sr. Member, American Society of Appraisers
Fine Art (paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture)
Harry L. Stern Ltd.
Antiquarian Books
777 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2805
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 337-1401/(312) 214-2510 FAX
No charge for consultation.
Fees range from $125
to $,1250, plus expenses
Dan Ripley
Antique Helper Auctions
2764 E. 55th Place
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 251-5635/(253)322-5430 FAX
Decorative art, fine art, dolls, glass, rugs,
pottery, jewelry, pop culture
Laurette E. McCarthy, Ph.D.
308 East 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 634-3240
Accredited Member, American Society of
Appraisers
American, Modern, and Historic Indiana Art
Book Appraisals
Because of the great number of book appraisers available, it’s impossible to list them all. Please see the most recent list of “Antiquarian Book Dealers of Indiana,” which is available here.
Silver and Jewelry Appraisals
Vi Walker
Vi Walker SIlver
5209 N. College
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 283-3753/800-817-6606
(317) 283-0053 FAX
Area of expertise: silver
Rugs
Jospeh's Oriental Rug Imports
DBA Joseph's Imports Inc.
4230 E. Fall Creek Parkway N Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 255-4230/(317) 255-3730 FAX
Oriental rugs and textiles from Middle and
Far East, 18th-century to modern. Appraising, buying,
selling, cleaning, conservation and restoration
Stamp and Coin Appraisals
Jerry Marver
Diversified Collectibles
1111 E. 54th St., Suite 119
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 259-1183
This list is provided as a public service only. The individuals listed must be contacted at the discretion of the consumer. Please know IHS warrants neither the quality, nor the accuracy of the work done by any person or company on this list, or any other appraiser cited by library staff.
J. Scott Keller
Personal Property Appraiser
Blackard and Geiger, Limited
1523 Southeastern Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46201-3954
(317) 637-1829/(317) 684-0236 FAX
Steve H. Nowlin
History Makers Inc.
5247 Windridge Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Historic documents, vintage photographs,
rare United States coins
Gallery open by appointment
Donna Einhorn, ISA AM
Einhorn & Brown, LLC
11807 Allisonville Rd., Suite 151
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 598-7070
Furniture, ceramics, clocks, glass, silver and brass,
books and documents, militaria, collectibles
Solomon/Jones Antiques
1103 E. 52nd St.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 475-0203/(317) 475-0221 FAX
Art, furniture, silver and porcelain,
decorative accessories
G. Thrapp Jewelers
5609 N. Illinois St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 255-5555/(317) 253-0760 FAX
Attn: Sherri Roizen
Buyer and seller of fine estate jewelry
custom design, appraisals, antique
jewelry and watch restoration
The Stamp Shop
614 Massachusetts Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 631-0631
