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Great Discoveries: World’s Oldest Wine Found in Spain

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This ancient glass urn contains reddish liquid similar to wines produced in the same region today. Image Source: University of Córdoba via Fox News Many aficionados say wine tastes better with age because of the many complex chemical reactions taking place in the liquid over an extended period of time.

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How to Start an Antique Collection

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These can be furniture, glass items, pottery pieces like vases or bowls, and ornaments such as rings and bracelets, etc. The cost of an antique or collectible is usually determined by its condition (the better it looks), where it came from originally, and if there’s a lot of demand for this type among other collectors.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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Snuff bottles are most commonly made of glass, but can also comprise of jade, porcelain, amber, or metal. Prices can start from around $200, rising into the thousands depending on condition, with rare, 18th-century snuff examples with authenticated reign marks often selling for the highest price at auction.

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4 Tips to Spot Hidden Gems in Antique Sales

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Examining the item’s condition is also essential because tarnish and wear can lower its value. We can handpick a collection of delicate objects with historical worth for our customers thanks to our experience in estate sales , estate liquidations , and house & estate cleanouts.

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An Expensive Taste—Whiskey Collecting

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Picture people standing in a smoke-filled cigar lounge and sipping from small drinking glasses or seated around a campfire with a bottle, pouring samplings around the assembly. Littler continues, Label condition is assessed differently for vintage and modern bottles.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Rolex Watches, Corvette

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Todays auction features a lot from an estate liquidation, including vehicles, gold, silver, coins, and jewelry. caratsnot to mention the crystal glass that gives off that ice-like shine. Given its scarcity and condition, this piece is a solid choice for collectors looking to make a worthwhile investment.

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