Collector’s Guide to American Antique Furniture
Quick Look: Colonial and Early American (1600s–mid-1700s): Sturdy, rect...
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5 Color-Changing Gemstones Every Collector Sh...
Some gemstones do something that seems, at first glance, impossible: the...
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A Collector’s Guide to Buying an Authentic Ti...
Have you ever wondered whether the lamp you found at the antique store w...
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The Ultimate Guide to Russian Malachite
Few materials capture the opulence of Imperial Russia quite like malachi...
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A Fresh Look at Florals in Fine Art and Jewelry
Jan van Huysum, the celebrated 18th-century Dutch still life painter, wa...
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The Antique Pearl Necklace: How to Identify, ...
Quick Guide Antique pearl necklaces are generally at least 100 years ol...
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Kashmir Sapphire: The World’s Most Coveted Bl...
Few gemstones command the same level of admiration as the Kashmir sapph...
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How to Identify Antique Clockmakers
One of the most important steps in discerning the authenticity, histori...
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French Silver Hallmarks Guide
Learn how to read French silver hallmarks, including maker’s marks, ass...
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