Research and Documentation Services
I have been collecting, researching and documenting historical artifacts for over 40 years. My research, documentation work, and artifact photographs, have been published in various books and publications, both here in the United States, and internationally throughout the years. I have provided a significant amount of photo documentation and research to historical museums in the United States and Europe as well.
I have provided individual research assistance and professional evaluation of artifacts on an "informal" basis throughout the years. I am contacted numerous times a month by people worldwide seeking information, valuation, and documentation of their historical items. The blog currently, has had over a million individual visitors since it was first published.
My blog, "Four Bees", has been a "go-to" source of information for hundreds of visitors, from around the world, on a daily basis. The blog, and the time, money, and resources it takes to keep it going, are all out of pocket, provided at no charge, and without advertisements.
I am now offering my professional services to individuals seeking assistance researching, documenting, and evaluating historical items. I have several levels of assistance that I am offering. I think that you will find the services and fees, attractive and fair.
Please contact me by email for a free "internet consultation" so that we can discuss your request and research needs.
I accept payment through PayPal.
marksharky@hotmail.com
SERVICES:
- Informal evaluation (by email) $10.00 usd
- Detailed historical research specific to item $25.00 usd
- Professional evaluation and valuation letter $50.00 usd
- More extensive historical research projects, with written documentation, priced on a case-by-case basis. Please email so that we can discuss your project.
- Letters of valuation or evaluation, and artifact documentation can be provided electronically , or by printed hard copy (or both).
hello. my name is bill. i have found what i think is a combat used m-1951 army entrenthing tool it has a shovel and a pick. it has been modified. closed is 18". handel has notches carved into handel. i can not find any markings. it came with a m-1956 carrier.i have spent many hours of searching. until i msaw your site.i would appreciate any iofo you could tell me. i would follow any instructions you would offer. including any payment you would ask. it may be a knockoff or something unusual thank you bill
ReplyDeleteBill,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your inquiry. I would be happy to take a look at your M-51 shovel. I need just a bit more information before I can offer a quote, opinion, or pursue any research into it. Please email me at marksharky@hotmail.com
Include a few photos of the shovel. Specifically, a clear photo of the front of the entire blade, and back of the entire blade, as well as an overall front and back. Let me see what you have and we can go from there. I'll be watching for your email. Mark