Genoa antiques show and qppraisal clinic Jan. 17-18

Staff Reports

The 15th annual Genoa Antiques Show and Sale with appraisal clinic is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Genoa Town Hall. Admission is $1.50 and appraisals are $5 per item. The show benefits Carson Valley Pops Orchestra which brings free concerts to Carson Valley.

The antiques show and appraisal clinic features textiles, estate jewelry, sun-purpled glass, toys, china, pottery, prints, country primitives, trunks, bottles, furniture, garden antiques and collectibles.

The show offers a verbal appraisal clinic for family treasures or items of unknown origin. Cost is $5 per item, with no limit as to the number of items. Large items can be appraised from good photos. Appraisers have given estimates on items worth $20,000 and others from $5 to $20.

The event features door prizes donated by area businesses. Information at genoaevents.com or 782-4951.