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By Benedict Smythe
An antique is an object which belongs to a past era valued for its artistry, craftsmanship, rarity and age. The term originates from the Latin word “antiquus” which means “old” or “ancient”.
Antique experts and collectors have different factors in considering or defining antique, but a common denominator is the age of the [...]
By Melani Weber
With the price of everything going down lately, people who purchase collectibles may be looking at their shelves full of well-loved pieces and thinking, “They’re not worth anything anymore! What will I do?” It may seem counter-intuitive, but the best thing might be to expand your collection. Just think about it: What are [...]
By Charlotte Hargreaves
Collecting antique perfume bottles has become much more popular
in recent times especially with the advent of such new and
interesting markets as online auctions.The numbers of varied
types of perfumes is undeniably huge which means that there is a
need to carry at least those many different perfume bottles
similarly. Essentially, these bottles serve to appeal to [...]
In our nearly 30 years in the business of dealing Hummel collectibles, we’re often asked about the history of the Hummel figurines and how they’ve become so treasured by collectors worldwide.
Whether you’re a seasoned Hummel collector or someone who’s just considering getting started, understanding the history of Hummel figurines will help you understand why these [...]