Invaluable

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In addition to the status that material conveyed, silver pieces also became a prime means of commemorating significant events like births and marriages as the medium was primed for added inscriptions. Drinkware Drinkware from tankards to teapots were also popular silver pieces and spoke yet again to the combination of function and aesthetics.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

JULY 22, 2024

Not only is Reed and Barton silverware visually stunning, but it is also highly functional. 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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Invaluable

AUGUST 26, 2024

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.

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The concept of "unity" also is helpful - does the form, the material, the detail of this object fit within the period, or the artisan? If it is intended as a functional object, does it comfortably do what it is supposed to? Identifying the materials which makeup an object is important and can be challenging.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

MAY 6, 2020

Dust board on back, undersides “Plane” marks, measurement marks, type of glues, hardware, glazing Functionality Genre or period Geographical location HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH: A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER’S TOP TEN TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING OBJECTS by John Flandrick of Flandricka House Photography 1. Provenance Paint?

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ValuePros Appraisal Services

AUGUST 7, 2020

Some of these items are also found in many American homes, whether because they continue to fulfill a function or because they have become a part of the family history, some of them are historical objects acquired with antique dealers, auction houses and even galleries, and some of them are by living contemporary designers.

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