Antiques and Decorative Arts Collectibles Fashion and Trends 
WorthPoint
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
When extravagant mustaches became fashionable during the Victorian era, tea drinkers faced a predicament: the hot beverage melted the wax that kept their well-groomed ’staches in place and made them droop. These whimsical cups are collected today by those who love Victorian curiosities or specialize in tableware.
Grays Antiques
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Love is in the air, and it's also in the antique market ! As Valentine's Day draws near and the search for that perfect, heart-felt gift intensifies, we're taking a look at the timeless, and unusual, symbols of love in the decorative arts. Available at Spectrum Antiques. Available at Spectrum Antiques.
WorthPoint
JUNE 11, 2024
One of the hottest summer trends will be Bridgerton -inspired tea parties, so expect Regency antiques and vintage tea-related pieces to be popular, especially those with a floral motif. Bridgerton has brought attention to its rich cultural scene, marked by advancements in fashion, fine arts, literature, and music.
WorthPoint
JUNE 26, 2024
Little did we know we were embracing an aesthetic that would become a hot new trend decades later: “grandpacore.” Grandpacore, also called “eclectic grandpa,” is about embracing your inner octogenarian and is part of a long line of other “core” trends , including gorpcore and cottagecore.
Invaluable
APRIL 22, 2024
For instance, when her husband-to-be, Prince Albert , gifted her an emerald-set snake engagement ring, it initiated a country-wide trend of wearing a snake motif as a symbol of eternal love. Antique Mizpah Brooch. Sold for $35 AUD via Albion Antique Auction Centre (March 2024). Antique Carved Jet Mourning Jewelry.
Antiques Dealer
MARCH 10, 2023
Art is an integral part of our cultural heritage, and paintings are a timeless form of artistic expression that has captivated people for centuries. From art enthusiasts to interior designers, corporate clients to art investors, and art collectors, many people buy paintings for various reasons. Who Buy Paintings?
WorthPoint
OCTOBER 29, 2024
This gold pill box features a colorful floral decoration in blue, red, green, and gold enamel, and it is embellished with diamonds. Though their purpose was to carry medications and not to serve as typical decorative objects, Victorians did pill boxes up big. Antique snuff boxes tend to be a bit bigger and are more expensive.
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