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Art of Illumination: Turn-of-the-century Lamp Makers You Should Know

As demand for artistic lighting grew, prominent lamp makers emerged, transforming the humble table lamp into an object of beauty and desire. Join us as we explore some of the most influential lamp makers of this era, including Louis Comfort Tiffany, Émile Gallé and René Lalique, whose ingenious designs continue to captivate collectors today.

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French Napoleonic Prisoner of War Guillotine Model
French Napoleonic Prisoner of War Guillotine ...

     An incredible and extremely rare artifact of world history, ...

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English Skeleton Clock by Smith & Sons
English Skeleton Clock by Smith & Sons

    Touted by famed clock author Derek Roberts to be "one of the ...

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Vintage French Foosball Game Table
Vintage French Foosball Game Table

    This delightful vintage foosball table is a wonderful and ent...

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French Billiard Table - Gothic Revival
French Billiard Table - Gothic Revival

Exceptionally rare and beautifully constructed, this French antique bill...

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What’s in a Name? The Splendor of Imperial Jadeite Jewelry
What’s in a Name? The Splendor of Imperial Ja...

[callout]"Gold is estimable; but Jade is priceless." -Chinese proverb[/c...

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Dinner is Served…The Changing Face of Dining Traditions
Dinner is Served…The Changing Face of Dining ...

The tradition of sitting down to a fine meal with family and friends is ...

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How's the Weather? A Brief History of Antique Barometers
How's the Weather? A Brief History of Antique...

If only we could see into the future...When it comes to the weather, the...

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Collecting Antique Globes
Collecting Antique Globes

The oldest known terrestrial globe was created in 1492, when Spanish and...

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Upgrading Your Collection
Upgrading Your Collection

"You will almost certainly run out of room before you run out of money."...

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History's Technical Marvels: Collecting Antique Clocks
History's Technical Marvels: Collecting Antiq...

    "Nothing is so dear and precious as time" -Francois Rabelais   ...

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History of Office Machinery
History of Office Machinery

We all know that offices can be noisy places. From phones ringing to cop...

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The Grand Tour
The Grand Tour

  In order to experience the unique qualities of a variety of artistic a...

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The Special Forces Radio: How It Works
The Special Forces Radio: How It Works

A crystal radio can be thought of as a radio receiver reduced to its ess...

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Collecting Medical Antiques
Collecting Medical Antiques

  This incredible medicine chest would have been an invaluable part of...

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The Noble Game of Billiards...
The Noble Game of Billiards...

Though experts have speculated for centuries about the true origins of b...

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