Invaluable

APRIL 17, 2024

Age, rarity and brand prestige all play a part in overall pocket watch value. Complicated pocket watches tend to be more expensive, given their rarity, however an easier and relatively inexpensive entry point for new collectors could be aiming to buy pieces in excellent condition, by lesser known makers.

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WorthPoint

JUNE 13, 2024

Ever since I first heard WorthPoint’s VP of Editorial Content, Eric Bradley, share his tips for finding amazing art from the thrift store, I’ve always hoped that I could thrift an artistic find of my own! Dates are another sign that a piece of art might be worth buying because, of course, it helps you determine a piece’s age.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

JULY 4, 2023

Each antique tells a tale and reflects its era’s social, artistic, and cultural trends. This minimum age criterion aids in separating vintage items—generally regarded as being between 20 and 100 years old—from antiques. Antique collections illuminate many artistic movements, architectural eras, and cultural influences.

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Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

While age might leave artifacts fragile or damaged, time has also embellished Chinese works of art with enduring beauty and relevancy. The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty. The 12 panels, painted in 1925, sold for £105 million.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Old collectibles have a high worth due to their age, rarity, and historical importance. An object is deemed an antique when it has reached the age of 100 years or more, while vintage items usually range from over 20 years old to not quite hitting the century mark. What Are Antique Collectibles?

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 18, 2024

We understand that each piece’s value depends on various factors, such as age, quality, condition, rarity, period, and maker. We’re interested in pieces of varying condition, even those without signatures by major artists. Modern art: Our interest extends to modern art pieces.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 29, 2024

Sarasota antique buyers are typically well-educated, affluent individuals aged 50 and above, with a keen eye for quality and authenticity. Know Your Audience: The Sarasota Antique Buyer Profile Before you start polishing your grandmother’s silver, it’s crucial to understand who you’re dealing with.

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John Thomas Jewelers

JUNE 8, 2023

The following characteristics distinguish antique jewelry from its vintage counterparts: Antique jewelry is defined by its age. If you’re unsure of a jewelry’s age, a master jewelry can help determine the period it was designed by examining the gemstones, materials, and design features. Cuts and settings also differ from modern styles.

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Penrose Appraisals

JUNE 25, 2024

The determination involves consideration of various key factors such as age, rarity, and provenance that all can influence an item's worth. Careful inspection of the item to note any flaws, identify makers or artists' marks, evaluate wear and tear, and determine materials - all with an eye toward valuation.

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WorthPoint

JULY 19, 2024

click to expand) Movie Posters: Valuable Art Forms in a Digital Age Movie posters, i.e., the leaders in entertainment ephemera, are collected for various reasons, including for their art, their place in cinematic history, and as a nostalgic piece of memorabilia. The major drivers for movie posters are rarity and subject matter.

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Invaluable

JUNE 17, 2024

Art Nouveau artists such as Ren é Lalique and Louis Comfort Tiffany favored the use of moonstone in their fine jewelry. It became popular again in the 1960s and with New Age designers of the 1990s. Its rarity and fascinating color-changing properties has made it a highly sought-after stone among collectors and jewelry lovers.

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Mark Hill

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The back was covered with aged and glue-stained pasted paper, with a roughly cut label reading ‘ Mr Nathaniel Hillier ‘ Who was he? He studied under the visionary artist William Blake and became notable in his day for his engravings of paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds. The etching is tiny, being only 3.5cm in diameter.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Popular Materials and Techniques in Mid-Century Antiques Teak and Walnut Wood Molded Plywood Fiberglass and Plastic Chrome and Stainless Steel Glass and Lucite The Appeal of Mid-Century Modern Aesthetics Today Timeless Simplicity High-Quality Craftsmanship Sustainability Functional Beauty Versatility Current Trends in Mid-Century Modern Decor Blending (..)

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 29, 2025

and Canada who operate their own antiques and vintage or estate sale/appraisal businesses and are divided into three age groups: 20 to 40, 40 to 60, and 60 to 80. For the past five years, art deco has consistently been one of the Top 10 collecting categories in all age groups. Age 40 to 60, the No. Age 60 to 80, the No.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Highlights include a print of a lost Snow White scene, a hockey legends game-worn jersey, cool ancient coins, a sofa upholstered with a special rug, and radios from their golden age. Bluth, a long-time production designer, animator, and background artist, was one of Disney Studios approved artists for its Fine Art Program.

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WorthPoint

MAY 26, 2025

Johnstons portraits, some used for covers of Photoplay and Motion Picture Magazine , captured the glittering and scandalous edge of the Jazz Age, featuring everyone from Bebe Daniels to John Barrymore. But the top of the sale belonged to a much rarer and deeply historic artifact: a scrapbook and photo album compiled by W.W.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Littler adds that poor fill levels can dramatically affect value, with anything below neck level raising concerns depending on the age of the bottle. However, the bottles aged over fifty years saw the highest increase in unsold rates compared to both Q1 2024 and previous years. in Q2 from 6.9% Jon Waldman is a Winnipeg-based writer.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 3, 2025

While a few cards show some age-related wear, this set is still a fantastic piece of hockey history and one that any serious collector would be thrilled to have in their portfolio. The condition and rarity of these items really made them stand out. Surprise of the Day Two vintage Zippo cigarette lighters sold for $5,487 at CTBids.

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WorthPoint

MAY 7, 2025

This auction is highly anticipated and is expected to showcase one of the most impressive collections to be sold because of the rarity and condition of many of the items. All over the world, collectors, historians, and toy lovers of all ages knew him and recognized his expertise. WHO WAS TOM SAGE, SR.? Tom Sage Sr.

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Invaluable

JANUARY 13, 2025

Berta Hummel died in 1946 following the end of World War II , succumbing to tuberculosis at the young age of 37. Goebel worked with immensely talented artists over the years to ensure that the quality and artistry of each Hummel figurine was exceptional and of the same standards as Hummel herself would have expected.

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