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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

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. Note the thickness of hollowware.

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New Uses for Old Things: Thoughts in Support of Mixing Antiques in Modern Interiors

Artifactual History Appraisal

My latest article for Worthwhile Magazine™ shares my personal thoughts in support of mixing antiques in modern interiors. Many stores even offer coordinating mass-produced printed canvases to hang on the wall above the furniture instead of original one-of-a-kind artwork. Some people just don’t like antiques, and that is fine.

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Germany’s Best Collectibles: Steins, Kugel, Cuckoo Clocks, & More

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

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Not merely ingenious tools of precision and accuracy, these instruments are also celebrated for their artistic qualities. 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.

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12 Symbols of Love: Unveiling Their Deep Meaning and Historical Significance

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From Greek mythology to Hindu motifs, cultures around the world have used a range of symbols to represent love in Eastern and Western art. Today, symbols of love are used in a variety of industries and disciplines including the visual and performing arts, antiques—even greeting cards. Woodblock Print by Hiroshige.

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Valuable Stones to Look For in Costume Jewelry

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This “Juliana” by DeLizza & Elster costume jewelry brooch is decorated with both margarita and rivoli stones with “watermelon” coloring. Saphiret stones made in Czechoslovakia decorate older pieces of jewelry dating to the turn of the 20th century. It’s now out of print, but you can sometimes find a copy on eBay for $50 or less.

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The Ups and Downs of Collecting Celluloid Jewelry

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A desirable celluloid bangle bracelet decorated with rainbow rhinestones. Many later pieces of jewelry decorated with rhinestones were made using other types of plastic, so make sure the seller has identified the plastic correctly if you decide to purchase one of these beauties. A French celluloid hair comb decorated with rhinestones.

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