Looks like a beautiful piece, Sharni, & from what you've learned so far, its rarity may make it something well worth insuring...maybe you could contact your insurance agent & ask if they could recommend a trustworthy appraiser...of course there will be a fee, but for the peace of mind...my experience is that these appraisals are based on replacement value, & not neccessarily what you could get if you did want to sell it.

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