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Qualifications and experience international sociaty of Barbara A. Langston, ISA - Appraiser
- Graduated from Oakland County Community College Detroit, MI
- Attended Lawrence Institute of Technology, Southfield, MI
- Attended appraiser related courses, seminars, and workshops
- Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL (Continuing Studies)
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (Continuing Studies)
- International Society of Appraisers, Accredited Member
- Successfully Completing Core 101, 102,103
- Completion of Wood Analysis Class
- Furniture Real or Fake Identification of Rugs (All in conjunction with the University of Maryland)
Lectures & Public Presentations to Include:
- A General Overview of "Antiques, Simple Techniques for Preservation." Presented to the Beaches Women's Christen Group of Jacksonville Beach.
- Jacksonville Showcase of Homes, Queens Harbor in association with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra "Antique Linen Versatility & Beauty"
- ABC Channel 25 'Antiques Throughout the Home" a live interview with anchorman Bruce Hamilton.
- Featured in the Florida Times Union in Your Money "Grandma's Treasures" April 19th 1998, Sundays Edition.
- Jacksonville's Business Journal. B. Langston's Antiques Featured in the Homefront Magazine "Antique Linens Throughout Your Home." July of 1998.
- Shoreline News, Interviewed for the article " The Art of Estate Saling" August of 1998.
- Conducted "Heirloom Discovery Days" in conjunction with The Salvation Army Auxiliary Branch, September of 1998.
- Lectured for Newcomer's Group of Arlington on "Heirloom Discovery Days" at Epping Forest in September of 1998.
- Southern Women's Show, Prime Osborn Convention Center. 1995 1 st Place Winner, 1996 2nd Place Winner, 1997 1 st Place Winner, 1998 2nd Place Winner in the Home Interior Division, Design & Marketing Concepts. Competed against four hundred other entries.
- Fernandina Shrimp Festival, Best of Show 1998. First Place for Display & Marketing Concepts.
- CBS Channel 4, Interviewed by Heather Van Nest for Appraisals in November 1998.
- Hubbard House Appraisal Fair, Volunteered appraisals services for fund raisers December 1999
- Florida Times Union, Lifestyle section. Consultant for the article EAppraisal with Susan Respess February 2000
Licensed as an Antique Dealer/Appraiser since 1978. Employed in the same capacity by various Attorneys At Law and individuals, in connection with estate sales, liquidation's, claims, and settlements involving personal property.
Owned and operated an antique shop in Detroit (1978 - 1986). Relocated to Jacksonville in 1987 immediately established B. Langston's Antiques serving the south in Jacksonville, FL; North Carolina; as well as, Savannah, GA; thereby keeping abreast of current values of antiques, collectibles, and personal properties. Currently averaging 35 estate sales per year which also provide a wealth of experience.
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