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Reed and Barton Silverware: An Exquisite Addition to Your Dining Experience

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Crafted with precision and attention to detail, each piece in their collection exudes sophistication and luxury. Not only is Reed and Barton silverware visually stunning, but it is also highly functional. Whether you’re looking for a formal dinner set or a casual everyday collection, the company has something to suit your needs.

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Shaker Design: An Enduring Legacy of Simplicity and Serenity

Invaluable

That emphasis on simplicity stems from the premise of Shaker beliefs that associate such clean functionality with a peaceful existence. Connection to Nature Much of Shaker design tended to rely upon natural materials like oak, maple, cedar, and birch. Shaker Wash Stand, James Calver. Sold for $175,000 USD via Willis Henry Auctions Inc.

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

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From the intricate designs and beautiful functionality of ancient astrolabes to the ornate craftsmanship of Renaissance telescopes, and the sleek modernism of personal cameras, the evolution of scientific instruments has provided a fascinating meeting point between aesthetic and functional precision through the ages.

Age 98
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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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These Vintage “Hidden” Flasks Cleverly Conceal Alcohol

WorthPoint

Some of the most collectible hidden flasks are the pieces commissioned by Foust Distillery in the 19th century and made in realistic food forms like this banana. Foust’s flasks are highly collectible today. As flask sales soared, designs became more innovative, and materials evolved. Collectors value these nippers today.

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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. Some celluloid was made to imitate natural materials like ivory or horn.

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Victorian Taxidermy: Curiosities and Oddities from the Age of Exploration

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“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. Sold for $169,500 USD via Toomey & Co.

Age 89