How can I find out how, I can price a antique'

you need to talk to an appraiser...your insurance company can give you reliable sources.

Start by going to antique stores, several, to price your item. Be careful some tell you way less then it actually is, so you think it's junk, and the'll by it. If it's junk they wouldn't by it. Good Luck!

I would start with an auction house in your area or a local antique store. They should be able to point you in the right direction.

If you want to do it online, check out Worthpoint.com. It is an amalgamation of realized auction prices from 100s of online auctions. It is a subscription service, but I think they give you a couple of free searches before asking for money. Many antique dealers use it to price items.

Keep in mind that auction prices are going to be a little different from antique store prices and a little different from appraisals. The auction price might be a bit higher than a store and within the range the appraiser gives you. Prices for antiques are fluid and the real value of the item is what someone is willing to pay you for it.

By the way, if an antique dealer offers to buy something and gives you a lower price, they are taking into account their overhead. Think of it as their wholesale price. It appears in their store at a higher price to cover that overhead. For some dealers it is as high as 50% and for others the number is closer to 15%.

I would go to e-bay first to see what it is selling for online.