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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WorthPoint

MAY 16, 2024

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. Men and women carried glass and porcelain flasks, discreetly tucking them into a boot, hip pocket, or purse to keep their favorite spirits close.

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WorthPoint

JULY 15, 2024

The findings, materials, and even the designs were unlike what I typically purchased for my collection or my inventory, but amazing nonetheless. A pair of Louis Rousselet earrings with handmade glass beads and cabochons and round wire clipbacks. Most of the glass used in jewelry was not made by the House of Gripoix.

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WorthPoint

JULY 29, 2024

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. It ranks seventh on the Mohs hardness scale, making it more durable than glass. Many of the most exciting designs are held in museum collections.

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WorthPoint

JULY 18, 2024

Many beautiful collectibles have been made in Italy over time, including a wide array of jewelry. Depending on its materials, this type of adornment can be classified as fine jewelry or costume jewelry. On the other hand, a piece of mosaic jewelry is obviously made up of little bits of glass.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

MAY 6, 2020

The camera pictured above actually looks a lot like the one I use in my own appraisal firm for photographing client collections but your phone will be fine if that is what you have available. GLASS DECORATIVE ITEMS AND TABLEWARE/BARWARE: A. How to photograph so an expert can see: Cut glass versus pressed – hard to see in photos.

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Invaluable

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. These works of art make timeless and compelling additions to any collection, small or large. They can be made out of clay, bronze, glass, or stone.

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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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WorthPoint

AUGUST 12, 2024

I’ve long been a fan of Whiting & Davis jewelry for its wearability and have added several pieces to my collection. More on Whiting & Davis Metal Mesh Jewelry Since metal mesh has always been the bread and butter for Whiting & Davis, you’d expect the firm to sell some interesting jewelry made of this material.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 31, 2025

Photo courtesy of Architectural Digest Protecting Your Art Collection from Extreme Weather Events Art collections, whether personal or institutional, represent cultural, historical, and financial investments that require careful protection. Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama moments before being swept into the sea.

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Invaluable

JANUARY 27, 2025

Comforting Colors Baltic amber can range in hue from buttery yellows to bronze-like browns and even rich reds depending on the minerals and materials in the environment as it was forming. Sometimes the stone itself offers its own delights, as polishing can reveal bits of prehistoric material forever preserved inside.

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 5, 2024

No matter where you shop, it seems like there’s a never-ending surplus of shot glasses , knickknacks , cookbooks, and glass filling up the shelves. Even though thrift stores seem oversaturated with mugs, I saw one mug material that piqued my interest and stood out from the rest of the designs on the shelf: milk glass.

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Invaluable

AUGUST 28, 2024

First emerging as a popular children’s toy, antique porcelain dolls soon became a cherished collectible. With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. If you can demonstrate the age of the doll, you know whether it’s vintage.

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International Society of Appraisers

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This maximalist style reminds us of the Victorian period, which favored the display of collectibles. 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.

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Astor Galleries

AUGUST 11, 2023

The company quickly became a leader in the costume jewelry industry, thanks to its innovative designs and use of high-quality materials. Kramer jewelry was also known for its use of unusual materials, such as textured glass, crystal beds, and colored pearls. or "Kramer New York."

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Invaluable

JULY 8, 2024

They also became a space for the major titans of industry to showcase their impressive personal collections. The same could be said for Potter Palmer and his wife, Bertha, whose vast collection of French Impressionist works became a staple of the collection of the Art Institute. Pierpont Morgan.

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International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 14, 2025

A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house. Replacement cost comparable is generally used for antiques, collectibles, fine art, period jewelry, among other types of property. What if your item contains intrinsic materials? It is missing the glass inserts.

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Invaluable

AUGUST 26, 2024

Its simple arrangement of glass lenses to magnify objects was not too dissimilar to a pair of opera glasses. Made from fine materials such as French polished mahogany, small display cabinets like those produced by Smith and Beck allowed the fortunate to display their latest scientific discoveries, in miniature.

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Astor Galleries

MARCH 20, 2023

Vintage costume jewelry refers to jewelry that was made between the 1920s and 1980s, which is now considered to be a collectible item due to its historical and artistic value. Its unique and distinctive designs, coupled with its historical value, make it a popular and valuable collectible item.

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WorthPoint

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

High-end authentic poured glass brooch attributed to Dior. After spending many years buying, selling, and collecting costume jewelry, I’ve picked up a few pet peeves. Quality Materials Since we’re talking costume jewelry here, the basic materials are plated base metal and glass.

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WorthPoint

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Miriam Haskell wood, metal, and glass bead dress clip with plastic backing dating to the 1930s. One caution is to watch for pieces of jewelry purported to be Haskell designs when they’re not since identification mistakes often happen in this branch of jewelry collecting.

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Invaluable

JULY 8, 2024

They also became a space for the major titans of industry to showcase their impressive personal collections. The same could be said for Potter Palmer and his wife, Bertha, whose vast collection of French Impressionist works became a staple of the collection of the Art Institute. Pierpont Morgan.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

JULY 29, 2020

This has been a real loss for our collective creativity and has robbed many of the opportunity to build a deep and intimate relationship with their home environments by selecting pieces that speak to them personally , regardless of whether they have been culturally approved as matching or being “in good taste.”

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

You can find a lovely collection of handcrafted Christmas ornaments at Jerry’s Antiques, a reputable estate sales provider, estate liquidations, and house & estate cleanouts that will lend a unique and personal touch to your tree. These ornaments are made from recycled wine corks and feature imaginative and appealing patterns.

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Invaluable

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Sold for £45,000 via Sotheby’s (November 2017) Founded in 1915 by Vladimir Tatlin and Alexander Rodchenko , Constructivism’s vision was to produce artworks and buildings using modern materials and designs that would awaken the working class to imperialist divisions and inequalities. Sold for €115,200 via Tajan (March 2016).

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

If you enjoy visiting antique sales, you are aware that the excitement of the quest resides in unearthing priceless items, rare collectibles, and exciting treasures. Genuine hardware is typically made of sturdy materials like brass or iron, but contemporary replicas could be made of less expensive materials.

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What Is It Worth?

JUNE 8, 2022

Often, these pieces use special materials and have higher-quality construction. The company’s 2016 VIKTIGT collection, a collaboration with Swedish ceramicist Ingegerd Råman, for example, features furniture made of natural fibers and steel frames. 2017’s PS collection , for example, focuses on recycled materials.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

JULY 4, 2023

This article will explore the fascinating history of antiques, consider their significance, discuss the value of collecting antiques, and offer advice on how to start your own collection. Things that are less than 20 years old are typically labeled as “collectibles” or “contemporary.”

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American Association for State and Local History

JUNE 21, 2018

The workshop encouraged scholars to enhance their current projects by utilizing museum collections—an obvious message for many of you, but one that numerous historians traditionally overlook. We left the workshop with a wealth of “new” materials found outside the document-filled archive.

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The Mid-West Museum Association

AUGUST 23, 2024

Our museum has a live, glass paneled, bee hive that has a tube connecting it to the outside. This allows the bees to travel outside, collect pollen, make honey and care for their queen as they normally would in the wild. Guests are able to put their ear to the glass and hear and feel the literal buzz of the hive.

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Mark Hill

OCTOBER 19, 2023

He found that he had a natural affinity to the material, and was able to turn and finish a bowl almost immediately when most people required around six months of training. As a child he loved looking at his grandmother’s Davidson ‘Cloud Glass’ bowl with its brown tonal striations. There’s always a point where there’s trade-off.

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JUNE 19, 2024

And Baroque changed as it traversed the globe, adapting to new environments, tastes, and materials. And, Washington, DC, hosts a large collection of Neoclassical buildings. The more ornate the decorations, the more frescoes and gilded sculptures, the better. Its worldwide impact can be seen from Africa, to Asia, and the Americas.

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WorthPoint

JUNE 11, 2024

COVETED REGENCY ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES The backbone of Bridgerton ’s set designs is the Regency style, which emerged in Britain during the early 19th century. Antiques dealers report that shoppers are interested in bronze statues, ornate mirrors, porcelain, stained-glass pieces, oil paintings, planters, and more. Preserve.

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Grays Antiques

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Our collection boasts an array of heart-shaped jewels , from vintage charms to antique necklaces , that could make the perfect gift this Valentine's. Shell motifs , and decorative objects fashioned from shell and materials like Mother of Pearl offer a unique and whimsical expression of love, sure to make your sweetheart smile!

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Invaluable

APRIL 29, 2024

His patronage of the arts also promoted new ideas in painting, architecture, and porcelain in particular, which borrowed the shapes of Islamic glass and metalware during a period of diplomatic trade between China and Central Asia. Sold for £1,200,000 via Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales (May 2022).

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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. What was the thinking behind this move into online retailing of various collectibles, especially furniture?

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 20, 2024

One of the most fascinating parts of researching fine and faux jewelry is delving into all the varied materials. For example, when it comes to Lalique jewelry—beginning with René Lalique in the 1800s and continuing with his heirs much later—glass is the building block of many masterpieces.

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