WorthPoint

JULY 1, 2024

WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering collectors oodles of prime antique and vintage items in July auctions, including a piece of naval history, artifacts from a famous tiki paradise, Newcomb pottery, uranium glass, and a rare advertising sign for fishing tackle. Jaremos Art Glass Specialists , estimate: $100–$200.

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The Magazine Antiques

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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Antique Collecting

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Decorative Fair autumn edition is set to take place at Battersea Park in London on October 1-6, sitting at The post The Decorative Fair set for autumn return appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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JULY 8, 2024

Correspondingly, this rise in wealth was reflected in both the art and architecture of the era, as patrons aimed to create increasingly lavish works of art and environments to reflect both their affluence and the magnificence of the age. America’s leading art academies also experienced growth and renewal.

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APRIL 3, 2024

Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. As China becomes a more powerful force in the world, more and more people have become interested in Chinese antiques,” says John Schofield, head of the Asian Arts Department at Eldred’s. “In

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WorthPoint

JULY 23, 2024

Are you interested in finding the best antiques, collectibles, and souvenirs while traveling abroad? While vintage shopping may be at the forefront of your mind on a trip to Germany, remember that Deutschland is a country primarily full of history, art, architecture, and, of course, sausage and beer. Check out our W.O.W.

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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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Mark Hill

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

My tastes are much broader, however, but even I was a little surprised when I bought the piece below from my friends the top French and Bohemian art glass dealers M&D Moir at the always-amazing Battersea Decorative Fair today. Firstly, it’s made from a type of glass known as Lithyalin. Sèvres Lithyalin.

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Mark Hill

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In 2013, I wrote a blog post on the origins of iridescent glass. Despite credit usually going to the hugely successful Art Nouveau iridescent glass produced by Tiffany and Loetz from the 1890s onwards, the origins of iridescent glass actually date back to 1856 and a Hungarian chemist and technician called Leo Valentin Pantocek.

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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.

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Invaluable

AUGUST 26, 2024

Produced with a dedicated level of craftsmanship, these complicated instruments were often highly decorated to ensure their scientific insight was matched by their delicate beauty. Its simple arrangement of glass lenses to magnify objects was not too dissimilar to a pair of opera glasses.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

JANUARY 4, 2019

I’m very pleased to introduce Worthwhile Magazine™ , an online magazine about appraising and the art and antique fields that I co-founded last year with my friend and fellow appraisal colleague Courtney Ahlstrom Christy, ISA CAPP, of Ahlstrom Appraisals in the Atlanta, Georgia region.

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WorthPoint

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Billings Auction in Los Angeles, California, is offering one of his iconic designs in its Fall 2024 Modern Art + Design auction on September 14. He wanted to change the way people decorate, so he developed dining tables, sofas, chairs, and other pieces with flowing lines and near-surreal forms. Duffner and Oliver S.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 1, 2024

WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are ringing in spring with some fantastic collectibles, including a bionic-themed pinball machine, a Chinese rank badge, classic Heisey glass, work by a treasured Canadian folk artist, and colorful carnival glass. Real or mythical animals that decorate rank badges symbolize the wearer’s courage.

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JULY 8, 2024

Correspondingly, this rise in wealth was reflected in both the art and architecture of the era, as patrons aimed to create increasingly lavish works of art and environments to reflect both their affluence and the magnificence of the age. America’s leading art academies also experienced growth and renewal.

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Antique Collecting

AUGUST 23, 2024

A diverse auction featuring fine silver, furniture, pictures, decorative arts and ceramics will all be offered in a Somerset auctioneer’s The post Somerset auction offers diverse selection appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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WorthPoint

JULY 29, 2024

An art deco jabot pin decorated with a carved rock crystal cat face and embellished with diamonds set in precious metal. Rock Crystal: What It Is and How to Identify It Even though rock crystal may look like glass or lead crystal at first glance, it’s actually colorless quartz. WorthPoint—Discover.

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APRIL 29, 2024

For over 500 years, the interconnecting Ming and Qing Dynasties left a lasting legacy on the landscape of Chinese art during a golden age of cultural renaissance and craftsmanship that saw the two distinct eras fuel artistic innovations that contributed to a rich and diverse Chinese cultural heritage. Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (r.1402–1424)

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WorthPoint

MAY 16, 2024

Men and women carried glass and porcelain flasks, discreetly tucking them into a boot, hip pocket, or purse to keep their favorite spirits close. There were also glass flasks in the shape of cigars , clam shells, and horns of plenty. The fanciful art of disguising flasks expanded into a broad science.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

JULY 4, 2023

The intriguing journey of antique history reveals the origins and significance of these priceless artifacts. Antiques are distinctive in our culture and heritage, from fine art and furniture to pottery and silverware. Where Do Antiques Come From? What Does the Meaning of Antiques Mean?

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Nothing beats the beauty and personality of handcrafted decorations when decking out your Christmas tree. Christmas decorations crafted by hand distinguish your tree from those that are mass produced. Each handmade ornament is meticulously made with care, adding a personal touch to your holiday decor.

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Mark Hill

JULY 4, 2022

Although largely self-taught, he studied as a toolmaker and engineer before WWII, and took further education courses in various art techniques at Isleworth Polytechnic (now Thames College), and at the Sir John Cass School of Art, Architecture & Design in the late 1950s & 60s.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

One of the most treasured objects held by New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is also one of its smallest. In addition to an abundant source of silica from the sandy terrain, the Egyptians were also active in the copper and glass industries. Sold for £750 GBP via Apollo Art Auctions (June 2024). Late to Ptolemaic Period, Ca.

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Old Crows Antiques

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Antiquing is a popular hobby, but you have to do a lot of research to understand the true value of your items. By definition, an antique is an item that is more than 100 years old. To make sure the item you have is a valuable antique, you first have to identify its age, and then you need to look for a market for the piece.

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Art Peritus

MAY 9, 2023

Founded in 2007 by Jennifer Garland Ross, Art Peritus is an Art Appraisal, Advisory, and Collection Management firm serving clients worldwide, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Florida, Colorado, and London. They typically have quite a bit of furniture and decorative art to sell.

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Antique Collecting

AUGUST 7, 2024

Sponsored Post Tucked away in the charming market town of Petworth, West Sussex, Petworth Antiques Market is a must-visit on The post Petworth Antiques Market: The Home of Unique Treasures appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Alfie's Antique Market

MARCH 22, 2018

These symbolic representations are long standing and can be seen throughout culture in poetry, literature, theatre and art. An Oriental decorated vase. Available from i Fine & Contemporary Art A Chinese 'Famille Noire' brush pot, late Qing period, c1900. Available from Hongman Yang A floral watercolour, 1934.

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WorthPoint

JULY 11, 2024

Are you interested in finding the best antiques, collectibles, and souvenirs while traveling abroad? Read on to learn some of the best collectibles, antiques, and vintage finds to seek on your next trip to the fabled boot. Italy is overflowing with art, culture, and fun finds for collectors to bring home. Check out our W.O.W.

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BHR Appraisal Services

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Unlike the carefully crafted slipware with elegant, intricate designs, Gaudy Welsh had loose, colorful polychrome decoration highlighted with lustre that in some ways was akin to folk art and in other ways almost modernist. Like carnival glass, Gaudy Welsh was sold for very small sums and could often be purchased at fairs and markets.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 27, 2024

This “Juliana” by DeLizza & Elster costume jewelry brooch is decorated with both margarita and rivoli stones with “watermelon” coloring. After writing about peacock eye glass recently, I started thinking about several other types of stones that can add value to even the most ordinary pieces of vintage costume jewelry.

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MAY 29, 2024

Taxidermy is an art absolutely essential to be known to every naturalist since, without it, he cannot pursue his studies or preserve his own materials” British zoologist William Swainson in his 1840 Treatise on Taxidermy Walter Potter – Kittens’ Tea & Croquet Party. And so the art of taxidermy was born… and then embalmed.

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JUNE 10, 2024

The iconic line of ceramics – envisioned by a pottery owner and decorator in 1882 – counts Elton John as a fan, with the Queen Mother also said to have been a collecting devotee. With their almost comical grins and gazing, glass eyes, Weymss Ware’s feline curiosities can fetch a substantial sum at auction. Cats Weymss Ware tabby cat.

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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.

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Mark Hill

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Legend has it that it has been mined since the Romans discovered it when they occupied Britain, and it is also said to have been exported to the finest ébenistes in France during the 18th century to use as decoration on furniture and decorative accessories. Working Blue John is a labour-intensive, manual art.

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WorthPoint

JUNE 26, 2024

Grandpacore pays homage to the classic style of many grandfathers—think colorful vintage knitwear, comfy loafers, cardigans, sweater vests, blazers, sensible sneakers, tailored trousers, and accessories like baseball caps, wire-frame glasses, and statement watches. A pair of hip glasses completes the entire grandpacore aesthetic.

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International Society of Appraisers

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Items such as folk art, unique and creative paintings, hand-blown Venetian glass, delft style ceramic tiles, handmade vases, and quilts are splashed throughout interiors. Some refer to it as "rustic decor," which uses vintage furniture, salvaged materials, and outdoor elements indoors.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 1, 2024

Others that sold at a higher price fit atop a glass measuring cup that is sometimes made of uranium glass. This eggbeater housed in a uranium glass base recently sold on eBay for $85. Recently sold listings ranged in price, starting at $8 and topping out at $40—however, an art deco example sold on eBay in July 2022 for $85.

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