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Accurate Appraisal Services for Your Assets

Appraisal Services for Your Assets

One of the services offered at the Lotz House is Personal Property Appraisals. We specialize in antique, decorative and fine art appraisals. Our clients include attorneys, accountants, insurance companies, charitable organizations and the general public. Our work is presented clearly, concisely and backed by industry specific data and research.

Accurate Appraisal Services for Your Assets

Appraisal Services for Your Assets

One of the services offered at the Lotz House is Personal Property Appraisals. We specialize in antique, decorative and fine art appraisals. Our clients include attorneys, accountants, insurance companies, charitable organizations and the general public. Our work is presented clearly, concisely and backed by industry specific data and research.

Our appraisals are used for the following services:

APPRAISAL SERVICES

• Insurance
• Estate Planning
• Divorce
• Donations Tax Liability
• Selling/Buying
• Casualty Claims
• Bankruptcy

APPRAISAL EXPERIENCE

• Antiques
• Decorative Arts
• Fine Arts
• Residential Contents
• Silver
• Collection Value
• Books
• Toys
• Military Items

WRITTEN APPRAISALS

• Two copies of the appraisal report with detailed identification
• Photographs
• An explanation of the basis for the report
• An explanation of any limiting or contingent conditions that affect the valuation
• A summary of the valuation of the property
• Confidential storage of the client’s report for 5 years
• We can appraise your small items at our offices or we can schedule an on-site
inspection for large items or entire households

CONTACT US

For more information about our tours, services, or Williamson County appraisal resources, please contact our office.

Phone: 615-790-7190

 

Email: jtt@LotzHouse.com

 

Address: 1111 Columbia Avenue , Franklin, TN 37064

 

Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Lotz House Information

Built in 1858, the Lotz House offers a glimpse into the history of the American Civil War. Just years after its construction, it became a key location during the pivotal Battle of Franklin. The house sustained structural damage from cannonball fire and later served as a hospital for both Union and Confederate soldiers. Today, visitors can still see evidence of the battle within its walls. They can also witness a vast collection of high-quality antique furniture and relics from the 1800s. Let us be your antique appraisers! 

Journey into the Past and Witness History

Lotz House Information

Built in 1858, the Lotz House offers a glimpse into the history of the American Civil War. Just years after its construction, it became a key location during the pivotal Battle of Franklin. The house sustained structural damage from cannonball fire and later served as a hospital for both Union and Confederate soldiers. Today, visitors can still see evidence of the battle within its walls. They can also witness a vast collection of high-quality antique furniture and relics from the 1800s. Let us be your antique appraisers!

Journey into the Past and Witness History

From Our Gallery
A Glimpse into our Historic House

Cannon ball

In the gift shop guests can see where a cannon ball from the Battle of Franklin landed and burned an imprint into the wooden floor. Guests can also see on the second story where the flooring was repaired after the cannon ripped through the master bedroom. The battle scars are apparent throughout the house.

Blood stains

Following the Battle of Franklin, the Lotz House became a field hospital caring for the wounded. On the tour visitors can see blood stains where the injured were propped up against the walls, leaving a pudding of blood stains where they sat.

Relics.

There are several displays of relics picked up off the battlefield in Franklin including personal items such as tin type photographs to forks, buckles, money and firearms

Belter chair

The antiques in the Lotz House are some of the finest collections of 1820 – 1860’s American Victorian including this Belter chair. Top carvers including Belter, Millard and even two pieces by Johaan Albert Lotz himself are on display.

Lotz House Luminaries

Annually the Lotz House commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Franklin on November 30. Luminaries are lit to honor the 10,000 casualties of the battle and supporters gather to remember what happened on that historic day more than 160 years ago.

Staying Room

The Staying Room was where the family enjoyed playing games, sewing, reading and talking. Displayed on the table is an 1856 ladies’ carriage bonnet made of handkerchief linen. The wallpaper is a replica of the original paper that would have been in that room. Old Paris porcelain can be found throughout the house.

Table by Johann Albert Lotz

This table was handmade by Johann and he took it with him when he and his family left Franklin. In recent years, the Lotz family returned this magnificent piece of furniture to the Lotz House and travelled from California in a pickup truck to deliver it. In the background is a sofa, another original piece of furniture carved by Johann.

Thomas Cartwright receiving a gift...

Long time supports and friends Jean and Jo Ed Gaddes donated an exceptional piece of Civil War memorabilia which is now on display at the house. The wife of a soldier from Tennessee welcomed her husband home by presenting him with a very special wooden box. On the outside are his initials J-R-S, on the inside left it reads “To My Hero Husband” over a wreath of flowers and on the right-side Mary attached a handsewn battle flag.

Matilda’s Shoes

In Matilda’s room, guests can see her original shoes, toy and mittens that her family in California donated to the house. Matilda turned six years old the day before the Battle of Franklin when her life changed forever. She later grew up to become a famous portrait artist.

Hoop Skirt

This is the representation of a 19th Century hoop skirt which is displayed in the second story hallway next to a mirror where the ladies would have checked the hems of their skirts.

Grayline

Groups from all over the world visit the Lotz House which is the #1 attraction in Franklin according to TripAdvisor.

Falcon on the Roof

You never know who’s going to fly in to visit the Lotz House

Mantle in the Keeping Room

The Keeping Room was reserved for special guests, and visitors can see one of three of Johann Albert Lotz’s mantles which he carved to showcase his work. The house served as his showroom to demonstrate his quality of work and levels of intricacy from simple to elaborate.

Brick wall

The brick fireplace is bullet-ridden with chips throughout, because of the Battle of Franklin. There are battle scars throughout the house including bullet holes, blood stains and cannon ball burns.

Drum found on the battlefield

The house showcases many items found on the battlefield and in the front yard including this drum. Other items include a corn cob wash board, soldier’s bible, belt buckles including one that has a bullet lodged in the center.

Lotz House Commemorates 161st Anniversary

November 30

In commemoration of the 161st Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin held on November 30, the Lotz House will host a Walking Battlefield Tour in the morning and an Illumination Ceremony on the front lawn of the home, ground zero of the Battle of Franklin at 4:30 p.m., the time the battle ensued. In addition, they will celebrate Matilda Lotz's birthday the day prior to the battle when she turned six years old.