Auction Central News

AUGUST 31, 2024

DOUGLASS, KS — Woody Auction has announced a dual-collection American Brilliant Cut Glass (ABCG) sale scheduled for Saturday, September 7. The collections come from the late Dr. Richard Byrne of New York, who had an affinity for collecting quality items having sterling silver, and the late Ian Berke of California.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 8, 2024

An American Brilliant-period cut glass punch bowl with a sawtooth rim dating to the mid-to-late 19th century. Thrifters and estate sale shoppers often run across molded glass, which can resemble the look of cut glass. The result was a finely crafted piece of handmade glass. Why is it important to know the difference?

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Mark Hill

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In 2013, I wrote a blog post on the origins of iridescent glass. Despite credit usually going to the hugely successful Art Nouveau iridescent glass produced by Tiffany and Loetz from the 1890s onwards, the origins of iridescent glass actually date back to 1856 and a Hungarian chemist and technician called Leo Valentin Pantocek.

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WorthPoint

MAY 31, 2024

At the risk of sounding like an oddball kid, I’ll admit that I was introduced to Sandwich glass patterns while antiquing with my mom around the age of ten. I was drawn to Depression glass colors and patterns and memorized my mom’s book on the topic from cover to cover. A salad plate in the Anchor Hocking Sandwich pattern.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 1, 2024

WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are ringing in spring with some fantastic collectibles, including a bionic-themed pinball machine, a Chinese rank badge, classic Heisey glass, work by a treasured Canadian folk artist, and colorful carnival glass. Rockabilly Auction Company , estimate: $100–$100,000. 18,477–$22,172 USD).

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The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Spotlighting approximately 40 quality dealers, this event attracts thousands of visitors from the Mid-Atlantic region. Attendees can explore a wide selection of antique furniture, books, ceramics, glass, jewelry, linens, memorabilia, paper, toys, pottery, primitives, vintage accessories, and more.

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The Art Newspaper

JUNE 26, 2025

In a statement released on 3 June, the ministry confirmed it had “taken extraordinary security measures to ensure the protection of an exceptionally rare collection item”. The dismissals also saw the launch of a nationwide Cultural Strike, coordinated by the activist collective Otvorená Kultúra! An authentic Donatello? open culture).

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Invaluable

AUGUST 28, 2024

First emerging as a popular children’s toy, antique porcelain dolls soon became a cherished collectible. How to Identify Porcelain Dolls The first step in determining the potential value of a collectible porcelain doll is to identify it. Today, some collectors enjoy all types of dolls while others focus on collecting specific types.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The antique collection journey can be an adventure filled with joy and satisfaction. Knowing how to start a collection and what you should search for might significantly impact your experience. This guide offers crucial knowledge and tips to assist you in successfully exploring the universe of antique collectibles.

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WorthPoint

JULY 1, 2024

WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering collectors oodles of prime antique and vintage items in July auctions, including a piece of naval history, artifacts from a famous tiki paradise, Newcomb pottery, uranium glass, and a rare advertising sign for fishing tackle. Jaremos Art Glass Specialists , estimate: $100–$200.

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WorthPoint

JULY 18, 2024

Many beautiful collectibles have been made in Italy over time, including a wide array of jewelry. Mosaics are made by taking little pieces of gemstones or glass and setting them into another material or a frame to create a pattern or picture. On the other hand, a piece of mosaic jewelry is obviously made up of little bits of glass.

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Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. These works of art make timeless and compelling additions to any collection, small or large. They can be made out of clay, bronze, glass, or stone.

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WorthPoint

MAY 12, 2025

Framed by pilastered columns, it featured hand-chiseled globe lights (shown glowing red in the photos), each blooming with five flowered glass arms fitted with additional lightsimagine that warm, inviting glow. Ribera, active from around 1588 to 1652, was known for his dramatic realism and emotional depth, qualities echoed in this work.

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International Society of Appraisers

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Scandinavian furniture continues to be popular with its fresh-washed colors, clean lines, and good quality, especially in this era focused on sustainability. This maximalist style reminds us of the Victorian period, which favored the display of collectibles.

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International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 14, 2025

There are different marketplaces depending on many factors, including: urgency to sell, quantity, condition of the property, and the quality of the items. What is the quality of diamond jewelry? A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house.

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

So you've started a collection. Or maybe you've been collecting for years. As the cliche goes, if you can think of something, there is someone who is collecting it. The phenomenon of collecting is universal. Follow them, and you will be sure to get more and more pleasure out of your collecting activities.

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WorthPoint

JUNE 12, 2025

This issue, first published in 1963, is a cornerstone of comic book collecting, featuring the debut of Professor X, Magneto, and the original X-Men team: Cyclops, Jean Grey, Iceman, Angel, and Beast. These books were part of a larger comic collection that looked like a jackpot find for the auction house.

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 16, 2024

This vintage Model 700 Waring Beehive chrome blender features a Pyrex glass jar. With help from industrial designer Alfonso Iannelli (1888–1965), the cutting-edge “Osterizer” blender debuted with a stylish beehive-shaped chrome base and a rounded glass jar that forced food into the blades. It was sold for $27.83

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WorthPoint

JULY 1, 2024

Here are some of the most common condition issues to watch for in Haskell pieces: Pearls in Poor Condition Most Haskell pearls are of excellent quality and hold up well over time. Improper cleaning (like using anything with bleach) will strip faux pearl nacre down to the glass.

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Invaluable

AUGUST 26, 2024

Not merely ingenious tools of precision and accuracy, these instruments are also celebrated for their artistic qualities. Its simple arrangement of glass lenses to magnify objects was not too dissimilar to a pair of opera glasses.

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Astor Galleries

AUGUST 11, 2023

The company quickly became a leader in the costume jewelry industry, thanks to its innovative designs and use of high-quality materials. Kramer jewelry was also known for its use of unusual materials, such as textured glass, crystal beds, and colored pearls. The pieces will be marked with the Kramer name or logo. or "Kramer New York."

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WorthPoint

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This collection sold for $594 in 2024. The sleek and futuristic collection included stainless steel pots, saucepans, skillets, coffee pots, and tea kettles. Pieces before 1968 had all the telltale signs of quality. ” Corning Glass bought Revere Ware in 1988. . ” Corning Glass bought Revere Ware in 1988.

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The Mid-West Museum Association

AUGUST 16, 2024

Originally started as the collective dream of two friends and coworkers, the Museum of Awesome is a concept that represents the ideal museum. What would they collect? In 2024, we asked: What are the qualities of its leadership? .” In this post, Charity summarizes what she’s learned from their responses.

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WorthPoint

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

High-end authentic poured glass brooch attributed to Dior. After spending many years buying, selling, and collecting costume jewelry, I’ve picked up a few pet peeves. Quality Materials Since we’re talking costume jewelry here, the basic materials are plated base metal and glass. Let’s start with Trifari as an example.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 15, 2024

But did you know there’s a glass stone used in costume jewelry that also goes by the name of alexandrite? It’s important to remember that old Russian alexandrite stones are more vividly colored and higher in quality than the newer ones. The larger the stone (providing the quality is high), the greater the value will be.

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Invaluable

JUNE 10, 2024

The iconic line of ceramics – envisioned by a pottery owner and decorator in 1882 – counts Elton John as a fan, with the Queen Mother also said to have been a collecting devotee. With their almost comical grins and gazing, glass eyes, Weymss Ware’s feline curiosities can fetch a substantial sum at auction. Cats Weymss Ware tabby cat.

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WorthPoint

JUNE 26, 2024

Grandpacore pays homage to the classic style of many grandfathers—think colorful vintage knitwear, comfy loafers, cardigans, sweater vests, blazers, sensible sneakers, tailored trousers, and accessories like baseball caps, wire-frame glasses, and statement watches. A pair of hip glasses completes the entire grandpacore aesthetic.

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Alfie's Antique Market

AUGUST 23, 2018

Gillian, Lola and the rest of The Vintage Modes collective are now based on the Second Floor of Alfies Antiques Market. I started in the vintage world by collecting myself. People want variety and here we have a bit of everything- glasses, compacts, ring boxes, fans, pins, hats, bags, jewellery from pearls to early plastic.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

If you enjoy visiting antique sales, you are aware that the excitement of the quest resides in unearthing priceless items, rare collectibles, and exciting treasures. Hardware, such as drawer pulls, hinges, and locks, is frequently elaborate and finely made on high-quality antiques.

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What Is It Worth?

JUNE 8, 2022

Often, these pieces use special materials and have higher-quality construction. The company’s 2016 VIKTIGT collection, a collaboration with Swedish ceramicist Ingegerd Råman, for example, features furniture made of natural fibers and steel frames. 2017’s PS collection , for example, focuses on recycled materials.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 26, 2024

Employees choose items to sell on GoodwillFinds from donations to member organizations, which include a wide array of men’s and women’s name-brand clothing, collectibles, electronics, jewelry, sporting goods, toys, and more. Local shoppers don’t benefit from donations because they get low-quality leftovers. WorthPoint—Discover.

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Penrose Appraisals

JULY 5, 2022

There was quite a collection of furniture inside, all of it quite genuinely old, well-made, and in good shape. In addition to the numerous bedframes, dressers, cabinets, and sewing tables, there was a tremendous amount of jewelry, and an impressive amount of various household goods, collectables, ephemera (in tremendous condition), and books.

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Invaluable

APRIL 29, 2024

Despite this distinction, there isn’t necessarily a singular definition of Ming art thanks to its colorful ritual objects and calligraphy, but the porcelain produced during this period has become a byword for quality. But he also commissioned the Yongle Encyclopaedia to showcase Ming China’s imperial power and intellectual prowess.

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Art Peritus

MAY 9, 2023

Founded in 2007 by Jennifer Garland Ross, Art Peritus is an Art Appraisal, Advisory, and Collection Management firm serving clients worldwide, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Florida, Colorado, and London. What was the thinking behind this move into online retailing of various collectibles, especially furniture?

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Appraisal Group USA

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

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International Society of Appraisers

APRIL 8, 2024

I’m finding that more and more people here in Montreal are starting to collect Asian art. They have a lot of really high quality ceramics and Chinese bronzes. These objects are mostly daily-use ceramics, bronzes, or even glass. The museums are also quite good!

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Appraisal Group USA

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

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