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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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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.

Age 90
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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.

Age 69
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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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The Reimagining of The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum

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By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher On Friday, October 14, 2022, The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum opened its doors to the public again after being closed for seven months for [.] The post The Reimagining of The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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WorthPoint Indices: Movie Stills

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click to expand) A Glossy Glimpse into Hollywood’s Golden Age Movie stills, also known as production and publicity stills, are photographs captured either on or off of film sets during production. Some of the most popular movie stills are those from the Golden Age of Hollywood, i.e., the 1920s through the 1950s. percent) and 2023 (3.3

Age 52
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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).

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