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

Invaluable

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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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

Silverplate is often thicker and heavier than sterling Age Style (for example, Nouveau is valuable, Rococo Revival less so) Famous makers (such as Tiffany) or retailed from a famous shop (for example Liberty or Cartier) Weight in troy ounces (this is different from regular ounces. GLASS DECORATIVE ITEMS AND TABLEWARE/BARWARE: A.

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Symbols of Love in Art, Antiques and Jewellery

Grays Antiques

Dating back to Ancient Greece, where lyric poetry associated the 'mad heart' with our strongest human emotions, this symbol has endured through the ages. The carved snake holds a later engraved silver heart, c.1880. Georgian pearl and 18 carat gold pendant centred with circular glass. Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence.

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Evaluating Your Collection

Penrose Appraisals

The best glassware, for example, is beautiful to look at, but it also can be used easily - either as a pitcher, a vase, a drinking glass, or other such object. Examine your collection closely, using a magnifying glass and strong light if necessary. Rather, color can be an important indicator of age or authenticity.

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Architectural Evolution: A Journey through European Architecture by Era

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Enlightenment Enlightenment (18th century) Promoting ideals of reason, order, and civic virtue, the Age of Enlightenment’s search for morality that was absent from the art and design in previous eras brought with it a sense of order. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Sold for £35 via Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd (February 2024).

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Reverse Glass Painting: A Unique Artistic Tradition

Invaluable

Knownas verre glomis in French andHinterglasmalerei in German, the intricate art of reverse glass painting has a diverse oeuvre with a global appeal. A Rare Pair of Reverse Glass Mirror Paintings of Elegant Ladies in Nighttime Terrace Scenes. The art of reverse glass painting is a labor of love.

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Insights on Auction Sales: An Expensive Baseball, Vintage Ouija Board

WorthPoint

With its sparkling blue stone, diamonds, and engraved Yankees Tradition, its a standout piece of memorabilia. The button shows some minor age toning and slight fading from the printing process, but overall, it’s in extremely fine condition. Its like the Yankees history in a boxliterally! overall button features a Boston Badge Co.

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