PLAZA DEL LAGO HOSTS 10th ANNUAL NORTH SHORE TREASURES: COLLECTIBLES AND ANTIQUES APPRAISALS

Have you always wondered what Grandma’s fancy brooch was actually worth?  Perhaps you have a collection of figurines that were passed down, a painting that you picked up at a garage sale or an exquisite glass dish you uncovered at the local flea market.  To learn if your treasures have monetary value or simply sentimental value, visit the 10th Annual North Shore Treasures:  Collectibles and Antiques Appraisals, hosted by Plaza del Lago.   

Appraisers Daniel Buck Soules and Alison Neumann will be on hand to help you learn the market value of your  treasures, while also raising money and awareness for the Les Turner ALS Foundation.

Find out how much your items are worth from those who know best.  Plaza del Lago’s 10th Annual North Shore Treasures: Collectibles and Antique Appraisals will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 , 2013, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mr. Soules appeared for 11 years as an independent appraiser in Decorative Arts and Collectibles on the PBS television program “Antiques Roadshow”.  Ms. Neumann is a well-respected Chicago area jewelry appraiser who has worked with the Field Museum as a gemologist on their exhibit "Masterpieces of Ancient Jewelry.” She is also a content specialist for the renovated Grainger Hall of Gems also at the Field Museum.  During the event, Mr. Soules will appraise paintings, decorative arts, furniture, silver and porcelain, while Ms. Neumann will focus on antique jewelry including watches.

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Plaza del Lago suggests a $10 donation to the Les Turner ALS Foundation for each item appraised, with a limit of five items per person.

About the Les Turner ALS Foundation

Since 1977, the Les Turner ALS Foundation has been a leader in research, patient care, and education about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and other motor neuron diseases (MND). The Foundation serves more than 90% of the ALS population in the Chicago area. The Foundation is also one of the nation's largest independent ALS organizations and has raised over $48 million to fight Lou Gehrig's disease. In addition, through wide-ranging research and symposiums for healthcare professionals, the Foundation reaches the ALS community worldwide. The Foundation is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine and is a founding member of the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations. 

About Plaza del Lago

Plaza del Lago, located at 1515 Sheridan Rd. in Wilmette, has been a mainstay of Chicago’s North Shore community for nearly 85 years. The shopping center includes a diverse mix of leading retailers, quaint one-of-a-kind shops, distinctive restaurants and a variety of services.  With its vibrant lake shore a breath away, visitors are sure to find more than just a shopping center at Plaza del Lago. 

For more information about Plaza del Lago and the Les Turner ALS Foundation, visitwww.plazadelago.com and www.lesturnerals.org. For more information about the 10th Annual North Shore Treasures: Collectible and Antique Appraisals at Plaza del Lago, call 847.884.0000. In case of inclement weather, event will be held in The Arcade at Plaza del Lago.