Valley residents' antiques, collectibles appraised today in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN

While traipsing through a wooded area several decades ago, Ed Kagy’s late father stumbled across a heavy, mysterious piece of limestone with a carved face.

Over the years, his father proffered a few theories surrounding his find, but had little concrete knowledge of its origin, except that it might be at least 2,000 years old.

Thirty-five years later, Ed Kagy is still seeking hard answers about the piece. And his quest was a step closer to fruition, thanks to Saturday’s Antique Appraisal Day at the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St.

Sponsoring the four-hour gathering were Youngstown State University students associated with the museum.

Several appraisers, generalists and art experts looked at and assessed a variety of collectibles such as old clocks, books, jewelry, stamp collections, family heirlooms and artwork, some of which dated to the 17th century, noted Aaron Swickard, event coordinator.

Read more about the event in Sunday's Vindicator or Vindy.com.