OUR STORY

From Loss to Legacy The Heart of Royal Heir Appraisals

A Division of RH Chillingworth Estate Services

 

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The Legacy Behind the Work

Every family we serve stands somewhere between two staircases.
One leads upward into the past—toward attics, closets, and quiet rooms filled with a lifetime of keepsakes. The other looks ahead—toward children, grandchildren, and the next chapter of the story.

Royal Heir Appraisals was created to stand in that in-between space.

We understand what it feels like to open a door you’re not sure you’re ready for, to sort through pieces that feel too heavy to handle alone, to want to honor someone’s life while still needing to make practical decisions.

Our work is guided by a simple belief:
what mattered to them, matters in how it’s carried forward.

Every valuation, every consultation, every estate we touch is approached with that in mind—balancing precision and empathy, market knowledge and memory, numbers and narrative.

Because behind every appraisal is a family, a story, and a legacy that deserves to be treated as more than “stuff.”

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The Art of Valuation

An Archive of Distinction and Provenance

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George III 8 Dining Chairs Set

Style:  George the III                            Materials: Mahogany with silk upholstered seat

Place of Origin: Englad

Period: 19th Century

Appraised Value: $4,500-$6,000

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Oneida Silver Co.Tea Service

4 Pc. Set and Tray
Pattern: "The Baronet"
Materials: Silverplate
Period: Late 20th Century
Place of Origin: USA

Insurance Replacement Value: $300–$400

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Royal Copenhagen Porcelain China

Pattern: "Frijsenborg" 57 Piece Set

Dinner, Luncheon, Salad, Cup & Saucer                                                 

Hand Painted Flowers with Gold Edge 

Period: 1950

Insurance ReplacementValue: $2,000 

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Artist: Claude Monet

"Still Life with Melon" Oil Reproduction

Created by: French Impressionist                  Material: Oil on Canvas (In style of Impressionist)                Place of Origin: Paris France.  Period: 1872

Appraised for Insurance: $400- $650

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A Legacy of Discretion & Expertise

Behind every heirloom lies a story — of artistry, provenance, and value.
At Royal Heir, we preserve those legacies through private, certified valuations tailored to discerning collectors, families, and fiduciaries. Each piece is approached with scholarly care and an appreciation for the beauty and history it represents. From fine silver and porcelain to estate antiques and decorative arts, our expertise ensures that what you treasure is properly recognized, documented, and celebrated.

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Every Treasured Chest Holds a Life Story

We help families and professionals

uncover, preserve,and protect

what matters — from heirlooms to homes.