Useful antique research starts with honest limits.

How guides are created

Each guide answers a distinct research question and includes a repeatable process, limitations, and source links. Important care and identification claims are checked against museums, government conservation institutes, archives, or similarly authoritative references.

The named editorial team describes the publishing function; it is not a claim of certified appraisal or conservation credentials. Guides explain when a qualified appraiser, conservator, or category specialist is needed.

How directory pages qualify

Search-indexable city pages require enough complete, useful listings to help a visitor. Sparse location pages remain out of search results until their coverage improves. Store details are reviewed from public sources, and the site exposes its data-source methodology.

Corrections and updates

Guides display their real updated date after a material revision. Directory corrections are reviewed before publication. If you find an error, include the page URL, the corrected information, and a reliable supporting source.

Commercial disclosure

The website promotes Antique Snap & Identify and links to its App Store listing. Identification and estimated-value results are research aids, not guarantees of authenticity or certified appraisals. Editorial pages are written to be useful even when a visitor does not download the app.