Accredited Appraisals, Ltd.
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- 31 Years Experience
- Multi State
- Solo Practice
- Expert Witness
- CAGA · Verify
George Higby appraises antiques and vintage items across North America with CAGA certification.
About
Accredited Appraisals, Ltd. is based in St. Petersburg, Florida, and owned by George A. Higby, who holds CAGA certification from the Certified Appraiser’s Guild of America. Higby travels across North America appraising antiques and vintage items, with over three decades of experience in buying, selling, and collecting.
Services & Specializations
Accredited Appraisals, Ltd. provides appraisals for antiques and vintage items, including pottery and ceramics. Services include estate appraisals, authentication, and identification of collectible objects. The firm conducts onsite market research and valuations at shows, malls, galleries, and auctions.
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Full Bio
George A. Higby is the owner and principal appraiser for Accredited Appraisals, Ltd., established in 1995. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Washington and earned CAGA certification from the Certified Appraiser’s Guild of America in 2012. Higby is also accredited by the International Society of Appraisers since 1999. With expertise spanning antiques, vintage items, and ceramics, Higby has authored multiple publications including Treasure Craft Pottery & Pottery Craft Stoneware published by Schiffer Books. He has served as an instructor, editor, and consultant, including work with the Discovery Channel, and maintains active involvement in estate sales and antique market research across North America.
Notable Engagements
Has served as a consultant for Discovery Channel programming and appeared as a backstage guest on Antiques Roadshow.
Credentials & Verification
Credentials held by George Higby, each independently verifiable:
- VerifyCAGAIssued by Certified Appraisers Guild of America