Remove Authentication Remove Glass Remove Provenance
article thumbnail

Insights on Auction Sales: Rare Chinese Royal Food Vessel, Civil War Swords

WorthPoint

A collection of twelve Tommy Saint-Louis crystal stemware glasses , arranged as an assembled set, sold for $1,062.50. The craftsmanship and striking colors made this set particularly desirable despite a minor chip on the dark blue cocktail glass. While I couldn’t make out the maker’s mark, it did not appear to be American.

article thumbnail

Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

high end, branded, celebrity provenance) is going to sell at a high-end international auction house like Christie’s. A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house. Descriptions/Identification (authentic, age, provenance, dimensions, etc.)

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Insights on Auction Sales: 1998 Corvette, Tiki Bar

WorthPoint

While the C5 isn’t considered the most exciting Corvette generation, the condition and provenance made it highly desirable. Measuring approximately 65″ W x 43″ H x 36″ D, it had minor wear and a small chip on the top, which only added character to its authenticity.

article thumbnail

Tiny Tiles, Grand Stories: The Allure of Micromosaics

Invaluable

Coveted for their intricate craftsmanship, representation of a bygone era and cultural provenance, they were created in a time before photography and aimed at an aristocratic audience. Featuring four doves known as the ‘Doves of Pliny’, the mosaic had been pieced together using thousands of tiny glass tiles, or tesserae.

article thumbnail

Antique Fishing Lure Sells for Nearly $40,000

WorthPoint

The lure, featuring clear solid-glass eyes and an intricate paint design, was initially estimated to go for $10,000 to $20,000. Study the major manufacturers, learn to identify authentic pieces from reproductions, and understand what drives value in the market. The Spotted Wilcox Wiggler A headline-making sale happened recently.

article thumbnail

Collecting Depression Glass

Old Crows Antiques

People started buying glass specifically to collect full sets of their favorite colors and patterns. Collecting Depression glass continues to be a popular hobby to this day among vintage enthusiasts in Littleton. However, manufacturers kept the cost of mass-produced glass low by leaving these flaws in place.

article thumbnail

How to Know if Jewelry is Real: A Comprehensive Guide

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

The ability of jewelry to be authenticated, or when we say it is real jewelry, can substantially impact its value. Read on and traverse the intricacies of identifying authentic pieces and understanding the telltale characteristics of real and fake jewelry to make more informed purchasing decisions. For Gemstone Authenticity 1.