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How to Identify Antique Clockmakers

Identifying the maker of an antique clock is one of the most important steps in understanding its age, authenticity, historical significance and market value. A maker's name can reveal where and when a clock was produced, placing it within horological history and the broader traditions of the decorative arts.

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8 Things to Know About René Lalique: The Master of Modern Luxury Design
8 Things to Know About René Lalique: The Mast...

René Jules Lalique (1860–1945) remains one of the most influential figur...

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Everything You Need to Know About The ‘Imposter’ Spinel Gemstone
Everything You Need to Know About The ‘Impost...

The Great Ruby Deception Shining at the center of Britain’s Imperial Sta...

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Ten Important Landscape Artists
Ten Important Landscape Artists

The natural world has captivated artists for centuries, drawing them out...

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The Hidden Royal Blueprint Behind Every Design Trend
The Hidden Royal Blueprint Behind Every Desig...

In the modern age, it feels like the ever-turning wheel of trends spins ...

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Venice's Most Notorious Prisoner and the Paintings That Immortalized His World
Venice's Most Notorious Prisoner and the Pain...

Casanova and Canaletto: Venice's Most Notorious Prisoner and the Paintin...

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The Regency Gentleman’s World: Pride and Prejudice Pt. 3
The Regency Gentleman’s World: Pride and Prej...

Welcome back to our Pride and Prejudice series! In our last blog, we dis...

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Join M.S. Rau at The San Francisco Fall Show
We're bringing some of our finest acquisitions, featuring works by renowned artists and master craftsmen, to the West Coast.

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Protecting What's Priceless: The Role of Insurance in Art Collecting
Protecting What's Priceless: The Role of Insu...

A Lesson That Changed Everything I was 23, living in Italy, when my frie...

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The Million-Dollar Secret Behind America's Most Coveted Tiffany Windows
The Million-Dollar Secret Behind America's Mo...

The radiant stained-glass windows of Tiffany are some of the most legend...

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7 Antique Scientific Instruments That Changed History
7 Antique Scientific Instruments That Changed...

The pursuit of knowledge defines humanity. For centuries, we’ve built to...

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Pride and Prejudice Art: The Regency Era Explained, Pt. 2
Pride and Prejudice Art: The Regency Era Expl...

Welcome back to all things Jane Austen and Pride & Prejudice! In our...

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Secret Weapons That Won The War: 4 Pieces of World War II Memorabilia You Should Know
Secret Weapons That Won The War: 4 Pieces of ...

As we approach the 80th anniversary of the atomic bomb that ended World ...

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Where Did Cocktails Come From?
Where Did Cocktails Come From?

The cocktail stands as one of America's most enduring cultural contribut...

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