Appraise Collection

Farmer examining stacked logs

Farmer examining cereal

Farmer examining a young fruit tree

A row of bottles lined up on a table for tasting Chateau Potensac Cru Bourgeois Ordonnac Medoc Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

Drapery Store Photo 1905
Two ladies pause to appraise the hats in the window of Thos. Whites Drapery Premises, High Street, Tottenham

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Appraising the Harvest: A Journey Through Time and Taste From Les Curieux en extase ou les Cordons de souliers (1814), a handcoloured engraving of farmers in ecstasy over their shoes, to the present day, the art of appraisal has been a vital part of human progress. Be it the examination of a farmer's crop - be it cereal or logs - or the tasting of fine wines from Chateau Paloumey, Chateau Potensac Cru Bourgeois Ordonnac, or even a simple glass of wine, the process of appraisal is a testament to our appreciation for the value of quality. Just as a drapery store owner carefully examines each fabric swatch in 1905, so too do we evaluate the worth of our possessions, whether it be a stack of logs, a young fruit tree, or a vintage bottle of wine. The act of appraisal is a sensory experience, one that engages our senses and allows us to truly understand the worth of what we hold dear. So, take a moment to savor the experience of appraisal, whether it be the crunch of a ripe cereal grain, the warmth of a stacked log, the aroma of a young fruit tree, or the rich, complex flavors of a fine wine. In each moment, we are reminded of the beauty and value of the world around us.