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Evaluating Your Collection

Penrose Appraisals

So you've started a collection. Or maybe you've been collecting for years. As the cliche goes, if you can think of something, there is someone who is collecting it. The phenomenon of collecting is universal. Follow them, and you will be sure to get more and more pleasure out of your collecting activities.

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The Ups and Downs of Collecting Celluloid Jewelry

WorthPoint

Her collection of jewelry, especially the eye-catching bracelets she wore frequently, was massive. Seeing those sparkly bangles got me thinking about collecting and dealing in celluloid jewelry and the highs and lows the stewards of those items encounter. Lines and striations were added to make it look more authentic.

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What can we learn from the “Museum of Awesome”?

The Mid-West Museum Association

Originally started as the collective dream of two friends and coworkers, the Museum of Awesome is a concept that represents the ideal museum. What would they collect? .” In this post, Charity summarizes what she’s learned from their responses. Attendees write in their responses to Museum of Awesome prompts at AMM 2023.

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Antique Pie Crimpers Are Fanciful Slices of History

WorthPoint

Though these early pie crimpers are highly collectible, the most prized and valuable today are the ornate bone and ivory examples made by whalers in the 18th and 19th centuries. Francis has been a writer and editor in the antiques and collectibles field for more than 20 years. This one sold for $10,080 in August 2024.

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Unity, Accessibility, and Humanity: The Values that Connect Prevalent Writing Genres in Museology

The Mid-West Museum Association

The conventions of these types of writings are as diverse as the functions of museum professionals themselves. This could look like giving proper context to collection pieces. Fostering human connections for and between diverse groups of people is one of the most powerful functions of cultural institutions.

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The Case Against the Current Energy Usage of NFTs: An Art World Environmentalist’s Opinion

Artifactual History Appraisal

The second issue is determining authenticity and tracking provenance through the use of blockchain technology. Determining authenticity and provenance is a huge challenge in the traditional art world, which can allow fakes and forgeries to circulate undetected. Is the lure of a potential profit stronger than our moral compass?

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Antique Porcelain: How to Identify, Value, and Sell Your Treasures

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Demand: Some categories, like vases or figurines, are more sought after and collectible. Common, Old, Antique Porcelain Objects Some varieties of porcelain are more collectible than others. Figures: Collectible figurines frequently show animals, children, or historical figures. Why Choose Sarasota Antique Buyers?