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How Mantel Clocks Conquered Drawing Rooms

The mantel clock has long claimed a place of honor. Set above the fireplace, they are often the visual and social center of the drawing room, where families gathered and guests were received. Join us as we explore the origins, craftsmanship and historic settings of these exceptional clocks.

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Jewelry Chain Guide
Jewelry Chain Guide

Chain Styles Anchor - oval-shaped links, which are often thicker compar...

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Antique vs. Modern Diamond Cuts: What’s the Difference?
Antique vs. Modern Diamond Cuts: What’s the D...

Diamonds have long been revered as nature’s most exquisite creation, unm...

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

The turn of the 20th century was a golden era for decorative arts, when ...

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Horses in Art: The Equestrian Muse
Horses in Art: The Equestrian Muse

  Horses have long captivated the human imagination, embodying a b...

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Aged to Perfection: The Art and History of Wine
Aged to Perfection: The Art and History of Wine

A Journey Through the History of Wine: From Ancient Civilizations to Mod...

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Treasures in Silver: The Red McCombs Collection
Treasures in Silver: The Red McCombs Collection

Red McCombs was a larger-than-life figure whose entrepreneurial spirit a...

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Palm Beach Show
February 12-17, 2026
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Famous Gemstones in History: From Crowned Jewels to Curses
Famous Gemstones in History: From Crowned Jew...

If you ever read John Steinbeck’s novella The Pearl, you may recall the ...

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Chiaroscuro and Beyond: The Power of Pigments in Art
Chiaroscuro and Beyond: The Power of Pigments...

In the modern world, we rarely stop to think about the pigments behind t...

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Fox and Hound: The Evolution of Hunting
Fox and Hound: The Evolution of Hunting

Brief History of Hunting Whereas the topic of hunting animals might conj...

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Reveling in Rococo: An Exploration of an Ornate Era
Reveling in Rococo: An Exploration of an Orna...

Emerging in the wake of King Louis XIV's reign (1643-1715), the Rococo a...

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The Art of the Samurai: Extended Version
The Art of the Samurai: Extended Version

  Our recent virtual exhibition, The Art of the Samurai, was met with re...

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6 Essential Luxury Watch Makers You Should Know
6 Essential Luxury Watch Makers You Should Know

From the classic elegance of Patek Philippe to the daring designs of Ric...

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Brewed in History: The Cultural Legacy of Coffee
Brewed in History: The Cultural Legacy of Coffee

History of Coffee Cultivation and Production The tale of coffee's disco...

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