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Is There Money in Early Bank Promotional Gifts?

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But, years ago, bank promotional items included high-quality collectibles that could be worth a lot today, like this celluloid bank , which sold in May 2023 for $115. These prospective customers were offered premium-quality items to open a bank account. It was sold in December 2023 for $46. Rehberger Company.

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Call for 2025 Buildy Awards is OPEN!

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

A Buildy Award nominee must have completed a museum-related construction project within the five-year period of 2018-2023, and the project must have been substantially complete and opened or reopened to the general public for at least one year prior to the submission deadline date of November 7, 2024.

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A Barrel of Monkees: Collecting The Monkees’ Albums

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They feature high-quality analog cuts of the original stereo mixes, beautifully presented in gatefold covers. Known for its high-quality reissues and compilations, Rhino has given The Monkees the royal treatment, even releasing three volumes of Missing Links , a collection of previously unreleased tracks. This vinyl sold for $1,299.99

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

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Not merely ingenious tools of precision and accuracy, these instruments are also celebrated for their artistic qualities. Sold for £37,800 via Christie’s (July 2023). Sold for €1,200 via Hessink’s (May 2023). An Early English Five-Draw Telescope. Sold for £8,125 via Christie’s (October 2009).

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. Sold for ¥1,500,000 JPY via Tomikai Auction (Oct 2023). Sold for $340,000 USD via Bonhams (Dec 2023).

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Wow! Lucara Recovers 2,492-Carat Diamond at Karowe Mine in Botswana

Jewelry Judge

As the rocky material comes down a conveyor belt, the scanners can pick out the diamonds based on their chemical composition. The diamond-rich material is then separated from the rubble and moved to a secure area for processing. With the advent of XRT scanners, the mining process has become more delicate and discerning.

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Tips To Find A Reliable Jewelry Appraiser

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

Tips To Find A Reliable Jewelry Appraiser For Your Valuable Jewelry March 13, 2023 Home Jewelry appraisal is an essential step in ensuring the value and authenticity of your precious items. Jewelry appraisal is the process of evaluating the value, authenticity, and quality of a piece of jewelry. What is Jewelry Appraisal?