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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages

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From the intricate designs and beautiful functionality of ancient astrolabes to the ornate craftsmanship of Renaissance telescopes, and the sleek modernism of personal cameras, the evolution of scientific instruments has provided a fascinating meeting point between aesthetic and functional precision through the ages.

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Victorian Taxidermy: Curiosities and Oddities from the Age of Exploration

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Sold for £850 GBP via Curated Auctions (Dec 2022). Horniman.ac.uk – A Trip to the Taxidermist | Guardian.com – The Curious World of Walter Potter The post Victorian Taxidermy: Curiosities and Oddities from the Age of Exploration appeared first on Invaluable. A Victorian Taxidermy Pomeranian Dog by E.F.

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The Golden Age of Piracy: Rare Coins Minted During the Age of Exploration

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Today, coins from the Golden Age of Piracy remain treasured. To own a pirate coin is to own a piece of the past that carries the legacy of the Golden Age of Piracy; a legacy of murder, danger, and untold riches – in a variety of denominations – waiting to be discovered. Sold for $3,000 via Stack’s Bowers Galleries (August 2022).

Age 52
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WorthPoint Indices: Broadway Posters

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With a history that traces back to the traveling plays of the Middle Ages, Broadway posters are a show’s calling card, so they need eye-catching razzle-dazzle to convey the experience a Broadway production holds for potential audience members. percent ahead of the first five months of 2022, with a slight increase in transactions (0.3

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Art Nouveau Glass: A Symphony of Color and Form

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It was fueled by the energy of the Belle Époque, or “Beautiful Age,” so named for the period’s seemingly glimmering aura thanks to a combination of enhanced modern conveniences that made life more pleasurable. Sold for ¥3,509,000 JPY via New Art Est-Ouest Auctions (Nov 2022). Sold for £28,000 GBP via Roseberys (April 2022).

Glass 88
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Bob Newhart Leaves a Legacy of Laughs and Collectibles

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He recently passed at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of humor instantly recognizable by millions. He had fans across all age groups, so his original vinyl albums from the 1960s get scooped up fast at estate sales and auctions. However, he won his only Emmy at the age of 83 for “Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.”

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The Beauty of Botanical Illustration: Capturing the Flora of the Natural World

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Medieval Marvels of Botanical Illustration The tradition of such manuals outlining plants’ medicinal capacities flourished in the Middle Ages as more herbals were created. Sold for £226,800 GBP via Sotheby’s (May 2022). Sold for £17,000 GBP via Chiswick Auctions (July 2022).