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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. Condition.

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Architectural Evolution: A Journey through European Architecture by Era

Invaluable

Neoclassical Elegance (18th-19th centuries) Sharing Baroque’s interest in the revival of Renaissance architecture, Neoclassism differed in its restraint, as it stripped away the excesses of late Baroque to reveal a more authentic classical style that would have its greatest impact in the United States.

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Jewels of the Nile: Discovering ancient Egyptian treasures?

A Matter of Brilliance

Plus, there’s a great interactive section—examples of gemstones that you can touch, “smell samples” of the period’s perfumes, and (most fun of all), mirrors that let you “wear” authentic pieces of Egyptian jewelry, take a photo, and send it right to your phone! They also figured out how to create glass and enamel to decorate the faience.

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Insights on Auction Sales: 1862 Emancipation Proclamation, Marilyn Monroe

WorthPoint

Marilyn Monroe Pill Bottle An iconic green glass pill bottle once owned by Marilyn Monroe sold for almost $4000 at Ewbank’s. Ewbanks recently sold some truly standout entertainment memorabilia, including an iconic green glass pill bottle once owned by Marilyn Monroe.

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Insights on Auction Sales: 1862 Emancipation Proclamation, Marilyn Monroe

WorthPoint

Marilyn Monroe Pill Bottle An iconic green glass pill bottle once owned by Marilyn Monroe sold for almost $4000 at Ewbank’s. Ewbanks recently sold some truly standout entertainment memorabilia, including an iconic green glass pill bottle once owned by Marilyn Monroe.

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Loetz Glassware Epitomizes Art Nouveau Elegance

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Though the company produced quality art glass decades before the art nouveau movement, its most dazzling masterpieces emerged during that period. Von Spaun encouraged experimentation, and employees developed innovative glass types and new production techniques that pushed the boundaries of glass artistry.

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

WorthPoint

The authentic 14k gold ring, issued to a front office member (Richard Smith), sold for $15,301. With its sparkling blue stone, diamonds, and engraved Yankees Tradition, its a standout piece of memorabilia. 2009 was the year the Yankees won their last championship with Jeter and A-Rod, all while breaking in the new stadium.

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