There were no rare Renoirs or priceless vases from the Orient, but many left the Mattapoisett Library on Saturday with a new appreciation for their family heirlooms and antiques.

More than 100 people brought items to the library, often wrapped in kitchen towels for protection, for Frank McNamee of Marion Antiques and his assistant Paula Deane to appraise. The event was a fundraiser for the Friends of the Library.

With magnifying glass in hand, McNamme said Patricia Waugh's antiques were of particular interest.

"You've brought in some of the most fascinating objects today," said McNamee.

Waugh unwrapped a 19th century mug worth $300 to $400, and a scrimshawed walrus tooth acquired by her husband on a trip to Alaska was valued at $300 to $500.

Even more unusual was a tomahawk from the late 1800s that belonged to her husband's grandfather and that McNamee appraised at $500.

"Well, that's a good day's work," said Waugh.

Ann Shepley brought an 1861 Civil War rifle made in Springfield.

"These were made by the thousands to find the Rebels," said McNamee, who valued the gun at $500.

Verna Galvin and her daughter Naomi Holden made a few trips into the reading room, hoping to find a few high worth items. Although they were a little disappointed that none of their pieces had big price tags, a box of baby and children's cloths that were at least 100 years old and purchased at a yard sale ended up being worth more than they paid for it.

"I got the box for $15," said Holden. "[Deane] said it was worth a hundred and fifty dollars, a thousand if fully restored."

Others found that their antiques were more keepsakes than museum pieces.

A small Victorian era statue ended up as the former. "If this were bronze, it would be worth several thousand. It's white metal so it's worth several hundred," said McNamee.

Whether their items were worth $10 or $250, the Friends viewed the Library's version of the "Antiques Roadshow" as one of its most successful fundraisers, said member Ellen Flynn.

For more information about appraisals, visit www.marionantiques.com.