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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 98
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Collecting Antique Maps: Navigating the Cartographic Treasures of the Past

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Sold for €600 via Burgersdijk & Niermans (May 2023). As the Age of Exploration dawned so did demand for maps among intrepid explorers. Sold for £1,500,000 via Bonhams (November 2023). million at Bonhams’ Islamic and Indian Art Sale in December 2023. COSA, JUAN de la. Manuscript World map in facsimile).

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Collecting Café Au Lait Bowls

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I have always loved collecting coffee mugs, but café au lait bowls , usually measuring at least five inches in diameter and without handles , make it easy to soak up the coffee experience. Artistic bowls typically fetch more, like this antique Henriot Quimper mug and saucer , which were sold for $58 in 2023. If you know, you know!

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How to Collect Pfaltzgraff Pottery in an Uncertain Market

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By 1964, the newly renamed Pfaltzgraff Company dominated the dishware market with classic collections, including Country Casual and Heritage. The Pfaltzgraff America collection remains popular. As a result, out of the top fifteen casual dinnerware collections brides chose in 1989, six were Pfaltzgraff. WorthPoint—Discover.

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This Week in Thrifting: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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So much of an action figure’s value depends on its age, and what better way to compare your thrifted action figures to the most valuable ones on the resale market than to do a quick search in the WorthPoint Price Guide, courtesy of the WorthPoint App? Looking to see which items in your inventory or collection are on the rise?

Age 97
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The Age of Nostalgia: How Modern Collectibles are Redefining the Market

What Is It Worth?

Take a quick glance into the world of modern collectibles and you’ll find a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds and textures that evoke the memories and emotions of youth. What is a “modern collectible” and how does it differ from more traditional collectibles?

Age 52
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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 $650 via Antique Arena Inc (April 2023).

Age 52