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

Invaluable

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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Current and coming: Hollywood’s Golden Age in Washington, DC

The Magazine Antiques

The post Current and coming: Hollywood’s Golden Age in Washington, DC appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Current and coming: Hollywood’s Golden Age in Washington, DC was first posted on April 26, 2024 at 8:00 am. Headshots by celebrity photographer George Hurrell are on display at the National Portrait Gallery.

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This Week in Thrifting: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

WorthPoint

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? How much can resellers expect to make on a flip like this?

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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

The guide is informed by Elizabeth’s many years of work with her full-time photographer John Flandrick of Flandricka House Photography. Photograph by John Flandrick, Flandricka House Photography 2. It’s a pleasure to share her original work here so that it will accessible to assist an even broader audience.

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This Week in Thrifting: Which Mugs Should You Thrift?

WorthPoint

There’s something about the style and the sense of age that comes with this material. In addition to her role as HIP’s curator of photography, Allison Radomski is a writer and filmmaker. Honestly, I can’t explain why milk glass makes an otherwise bland mug jump off the shelf.

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This Week in Thrifting: Coca-Cola Trays—Rare or Reproduction?

WorthPoint

I’ve always been a fan of vintage metal trays, so when I saw a trio of Coca-Cola trays, I figured it might be worth trying to figure out their age and value. In addition to her role as HIP’s curator of photography, Allison Radomski is a writer and filmmaker. Our WorthPoint app shows us a very similar Coca-Cola tray!

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This Week in Thrifting: Don’t Be Afraid of Buying Art

WorthPoint

Dates are another sign that a piece of art might be worth buying because, of course, it helps you determine a piece’s age. In addition to her role as HIP’s curator of photography, Allison Radomski is a writer and filmmaker. In my case, this thrifted drawing had a signature, a date, and a number scrawled in the corner.

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