Artifactual History Appraisal
MAY 6, 2020
Our field requires years of training, and it can be very challenging for someone outside of the appraisal, art, and antique industries to even know where to begin when confronted with the task of taking pictures to send to us. FINE ART: A. GLASS DECORATIVE ITEMS AND TABLEWARE/BARWARE: A.
Invaluable
AUGUST 26, 2024
Ancient Astrolabe Elaborately engraved and intricately designed, astrolabes were at the forefront of science in ancient times, as they connected curious stargazers to the world around them. Sold for £80,000 via Bonhams (April 2024).
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
JULY 22, 2024
Today, the company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Taunton continues to produce exquisite silverware using a combination of cutting-edge technology and time-honored methods. This can be particularly useful if you’re looking to build a comprehensive silverware collection or require custom engraving or personalization.
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AUGUST 14, 2024
Mayan Art Mexico/Guatemala, Engraved Jade Pectoral Plaque of a Richly Adorned Lord. Mayan art was heavily influenced by the culture’s deep ties to cosmology and nature, as they believed they were borne from the earth itself. Aztec Art The artists of the Aztec empire worked in many of the same media as the Mayans.
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JUNE 19, 2024
From the grandeur of the Renaissance to the flowing, organic lines of Art Nouveau of the early 20 th century, European architecture has not only witnessed the evolution of styles, techniques, and cultural influences in mansions and palaces across the continent, but also shaped approaches to town planning that are still evident today.
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.
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APRIL 10, 2024
Shortly after, in 1674, the invention of lead glass by George Ravenscroft changed the art of glassmaking forever. Set of eight crystal engraved and gilded champagne glasses , offered on September 5, 2015 via Galartis. Yet, aside from a period of Art Deco influence on decorative motifs (1925–1930), there is no single dominant style.
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