Treasures in the AtticTreasures in the Attic takes place in September each year. It's a wonderful opportunity to find out the value of your antiques or special family artifacts/treasures. This short slideshow will give you a taste of what happens at this special fundraiser... Here is a sampling of our appraisers who donate their expertise and time for this unique and fun event... Kevin Colgan Specialty: General Antiques: Continental, English, Irish, 18th and 19th Century Objects, Carpets, Arts and Paintings. In the world of antiques, precious objects often start off in one place only to end up in another. The same can be said for Kevin Colgan, a born Brit who came to Canada and stayed. Kevin Colgan is a general appraiser with a particular interest in paintings and pictures. He buys and sells for a shop with locations in England and Montreal. Victor Isganaitis Specialty: General Antiques: Decorative and Fine Art-European, Canadian and American. Victor Isganaitis early career was a collector and appraiser of silver, followed by a growing interest and expertise in porcelain, ethnographical and fine arts, with a particular interest in Canadian, American and European art. He has now turned his expert attention to the fast growing Canadian art market where the knowledgeable can still acquire items of beauty. Jennifer Millen Specialty: Fabrics, Textiles and Costumes Jennifer Millen received her degree in Art History from Concordia University and has worked at the McCord Museum and St.Lambert's Marsil Museum. Today she is continuing her studies while teaching the history of clothing and textile design at LaSalle College. Maureen Decelles Specialty: Jewelry, modern and antique Maureen Decelles is a practicing gemologist in the Montreal area. Her company buys and sells antique jewelry and silver smalls over the internet and in Europe. She is a graduate of the École de Gemmologie in Montreal, a Graduate Fellow from the Gemological Association of Great Britain and is a Graduate Gemologist of the Gem Institute of America. Maureen Decelles presently works for Ex-Aurum jewelers in downtown Montreal. Ross Wilson Specialty: Militaria and Antiques Ross Wilson's extensive knowledge of arms and militaria includes decorations, uniforms, and accouterments, particular those of the 18th and 19th century. Although his specialties include British and Canadian medals, swords, antique and modern firearms, his knowledge is not just confined to militaria. His over 40 years of experience has given him a discerning eye for antiques and collectables from all periods. He is a Fellow of the Company of Military Historians, a member of the Orders and Medals Research Society and the Naval Historical Collectors and Research Association. He is also the Arms and Militaria expert on the popular television series 'Canadian Antiques Roadshow'. In 2009, Greenwood's Treasures in the Attic included these special activities...
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