WorthPoint

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Just in time for Halloween, the sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 Beetlejuice movie has hit the theaters this fall, reviving interest in all things Beetlejuice in the world of collectibles. Beetlejuice fans love original props and materials from the movies. Amy Moyer is the proprietor of Antmuffin: Art, Antiques & Collectibles.

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WorthPoint

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

If you haven’t started already, now is a great time to dive into collecting The Monkees’ albums, especially the (super) deluxe versions. Known for its high-quality reissues and compilations, Rhino has given The Monkees the royal treatment, even releasing three volumes of Missing Links , a collection of previously unreleased tracks.

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 5, 2024

of collecting, or you don’t mind a good refresher, here are several different types of gray materials you’ll likely run across if you keep thrifting and hitting the fleas for any amount of time. These also include lesser-value gemstones like amethyst or glass-simulating materials like onyx and chrysoprase. WorthPoint—Discover.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

MARCH 30, 2024

These factors include age, the condition it is in, what materials were used in creating it, and the intricacy of the piece. Our appraisal process involves a thorough examination of the item, including its age, condition, materials, and intricacy, to provide an accurate valuation.

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Art Appraisal Resources

AUGUST 29, 2023

The appraiser will assess its condition, size, materials and overall condition. They determine the value of an art collection when an individual passes away. An appraisal can also be used to ensure that artworks are adequately insured and establish the value of their collection for tax and inheritance purposes.

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Auction Central News

MAY 7, 2024

DALLAS — Heritage Auctions has announced Imperial Fabergé & Russian Works of Art, a Wednesday May 17 event dedicated to the country’s cultural history and output.

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SPNHC

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History [link] The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Department of Paleobiology is seeking one independent contractor to pack, stage, move, and organize fossil collections and associated material within and between NMNH facilities in support of the Paleobiology Collections Defragmentation Project.

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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. To collect Chinese art, one must first understand the references that exist in each piece.

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SPNHC

JUNE 14, 2024

The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections Education Sessional Committee is hosting a virtual Natural History Education DemoCamp. The goal is to share, discover, and discuss educational materials that have a framework in natural history. … Source

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WCG

MAY 21, 2024

The Manager oversees all activities related to the care and documentation of the museum´s objects consisting of textiles, metal, and other materials, as well as a vast collection of printed materials contained in the archives. The Manager provides technical direction to assigned staff, volunteers, and interns.

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Auction Central News

AUGUST 13, 2024

CHEYENNE, WY — More than 375 high-quality lots of Western memorabilia, firearms, and American Indian material from leading American collections will appear in New Frontier‘s Old West Auction scheduled for Saturday, August 24. The catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers.

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WCG

MARCH 14, 2025

Ortiz Miranda “Scientific investigations of authenticity and alterations in the Walters collection” ABSTRACT —Scientific analysis plays a pivotal role in understanding the authenticity, provenance, and alterations of artworks in museum collections.

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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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A Matter of Brilliance

OCTOBER 14, 2022

That’s where you’ll see an amazing exhibit of their early Egyptian jewelry collection—just in time for the 100 th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb. Carnelian necklaces with poppy amulets Examples of early Egyptian jewelry Early Egyptians used materials from their own land, like bone, shells, and plant fibers.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 29, 2024

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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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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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

JULY 22, 2024

Crafted with precision and attention to detail, each piece in their collection exudes sophistication and luxury. Every step in the production process, from the intricate hand-engraving on their formal patterns to the seamless polishing of their casual collections, demonstrates meticulous attention to detail.

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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. 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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Invaluable

MARCH 6, 2024

It’s the reason we go to work, it helps us go on vacation, and can afford us the nicer material things in life that we might crave. Money has value depending on its denomination, but money is also highly collectible. Or are you keen to categorize your collection pictorially? FAQ Is Paper Money Worth Collecting?

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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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American Anthropological Association

AUGUST 4, 2024

One week later, back in Paris, Le Coeur was already fielding calls from AMELIOR workers who were encountering issues getting around the city to make regular pick-ups of discarded materials because of road closures due to the upcoming Olympics. This has reduced their access to discarded materials for resale and diminished earnings for members.

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The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

APRIL 1, 2025

Edited by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor, Journal of Antiques Glass, a material celebrated for its beauty and durability, is not immune to [.] The post Sick Glass andWays to Deal With It appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles. Used with permission.

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WCG

MAY 23, 2024

SAAM is dedicated to collecting, understanding, and enjoying American art. The primary purpose of the position is to provide conservation treatment, preservation, and collection care, on a wide variety of photographs, photographic processes, and photographic materials within the collection.

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Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

APRIL 5, 2024

You want to make sure you’re updated on the current value of your collections. Description of jewelry Material composition Gemstone details Design characteristics Condition assessment Hallmarks or maker’s marks Any unique features or markings 2. This is due to various reasons in the market, like trends, craftsmanship, and materials.

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Astor Galleries

APRIL 12, 2024

Signature Style Hattie Carnegie costume jewelry is known for its high quality, unique designs, and use of luxurious materials. Collectible Pieces Today, Hattie Carnegie costume jewelry is highly collectible. Carnegie was not interested in creating cheap imitations of fine jewelry.

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Invaluable

JULY 15, 2024

Decorative flourishes were set aside in favor of humble presentation and maximum efficiency of materials. Universal Utility Closely aligning form and function, Shaker designs needed to reflect ultimate utility. Connection to Nature Much of Shaker design tended to rely upon natural materials like oak, maple, cedar, and birch.

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The Mid-West Museum Association

JULY 12, 2024

Despite preventative conservation and environmental controls, museum collections are subject to agents of deterioration and on occasion, require professional treatment or repair. In the absence of in-house conservation staff, collections managers, registrars, and curators are left weighing the pros and cons of engaging with a specialist.

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Jewelry Judge

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Namibian 3-carat gem, above, is part of the Smithsonian Gem and Mineral Collection and was purchased with funds from the Tiffany & Co. ’s vice president of gemology from 1879 until his death in 1932, was a big fan of demantoid garnets and reportedly purchased all the rough material he could get his hands on.

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Invaluable

MAY 29, 2024

“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.

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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. A Victorian pietra dura brooch with a sterling silver setting. Among those pieces are a bevy of mosaics.

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Invaluable

APRIL 22, 2024

Collecting Victorian Jewelry Although Victorian jewelry went through several distinct periods, its earlier iterations can be identified by romantic themes of birds and flowers, as well as hearts and bows. When thinking about starting your own Victorian jewelry collection, consider finding a reputable dealer with a good reputation.

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 6, 2024

But, years ago, bank promotional items included high-quality collectibles that could be worth a lot today, like this celluloid bank , which sold in May 2023 for $115. However, there was a time when branded giveaways and promotional collectibles became a way for banks to establish a customer base. These items sell on the steeper end.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

MARCH 25, 2024

Understanding What Makes Your Antique Valuable Several factors go into determining the value of a particular piece, including its age, condition, materials used, and intricacy of detail. They also understand the market and the legal details of selling one valuable piece or a whole collection.

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Invaluable

APRIL 8, 2024

Most of their designs consist of limited edition models of only the most exceptional materials, so it shouldn’t surprise that one of the most expensive pens in the world is the Aurora Diamante pen crafted from platinum and diamonds. Aurora Founded in Turin in 1919, Aurora fountain pens are some of the most elegant to emerge from Italy.

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Invaluable

APRIL 8, 2024

Most of their designs consist of limited edition models of only the most exceptional materials, so it shouldn’t surprise that one of the most expensive pens in the world is the Aurora Diamante pen crafted from platinum and diamonds. Aurora Founded in Turin in 1919, Aurora fountain pens are some of the most elegant to emerge from Italy.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

This is a brief snippet of a much longer monologue that runs continually in my head as I work professionally in the world of things and help guide people through the process of dealing with material objects. I wouldn't be an appraiser if I didn't have a deep appreciation for things.

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WCG

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Duties: The Conservator (Paintings) is responsible for providing internal and external collaborators with conservation expertise and treatment based on scientific examination of materials found in or associated with collections. investigating the nature of similar objects or assisting with interpreting scientific analyses).

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