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.
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.
Invaluable
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.
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).
Invaluable
APRIL 22, 2024
Antique Mizpah Brooch. Sold for $35 AUD via Albion Antique Auction Centre (March 2024). Antique Carved Jet Mourning Jewelry. This period saw the flourishing of personalised jewelry, which had engravings of initials or the names of the deceased and their date of death. Gold, Diamond & Black Jade Pendant Hair Necklace.
ValuePros Appraisal Services
AUGUST 7, 2020
Some of these items are also found in many American homes, whether because they continue to fulfill a function or because they have become a part of the family history, some of them are historical objects acquired with antique dealers, auction houses and even galleries, and some of them are by living contemporary designers.
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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