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Mr Nathaniel Hillier – A Georgian Engraving

Mark Hill

A framed etching of Mr Nathaniel Hillier, 9.5cm wide I’ve collected prints, from etchings to engravings and woodcuts to lithographs, since I was a schoolboy. The back was covered with aged and glue-stained pasted paper, with a roughly cut label reading ‘ Mr Nathaniel Hillier ‘ Who was he?

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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

Silverplate is often thicker and heavier than sterling Age Style (for example, Nouveau is valuable, Rococo Revival less so) Famous makers (such as Tiffany) or retailed from a famous shop (for example Liberty or Cartier) Weight in troy ounces (this is different from regular ounces. Note the thickness of hollowware. Do you see kiln marks?

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Pocket Watch Prices: The Ultimate Pocket Watch Value Guide

Invaluable

Age, rarity and brand prestige all play a part in overall pocket watch value. Complicated pocket watches tend to be more expensive, given their rarity, however an easier and relatively inexpensive entry point for new collectors could be aiming to buy pieces in excellent condition, by lesser known makers.

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