Record what the object and its documents establish. Keep observations, seller claims, and conclusions separate. This worksheet organizes research; professional attribution and valuation require their own assessment.
Print this sheet and fill it in by hand. Use one sheet per piece or project; store completed copies privately with the supporting documents.
Private ID; brief description; dimensions in millimeters; date recorded.
Seller or document wording; source/date; collection name; reference or lot number.
Photograph filenames; visible marks; construction; condition. Record only what you can observe.
Original catalogue, invoice, company record, or auction entry; URL/document ID and date.
Matching details and differences: dimensions, settings, clasp, stones, marks, and components.
Documents connecting this object to its history; repairs or replacements; gaps in the record.
Supported claim; confidence and reasons; open questions; specialist or archive to consult.