Even broken or altered Tiffany lamps are worth a pretty penny. The James Julia auctioneers catalog, highlighting its sale back in November, features a Tiffany Studios Senior floor lamp base. The lamp has an onion decoration on the base, no lamp shade, and wire tendrils going up the stem. It was rewired with plastic cord, […]
Tips for Starting a Collection
Posted on February 24th, 2015 by Joe G
Thinking about starting a collection of some type? Whether you are interested in antiques, instruments, art, jewelry, stamps or other items, there are a variety of ways to get started! Follow these tips and you will have a great collection to show off in no time! Learn what you like. What do you like to […]
Nearly 2,000 Gold Coins Found off Coast of Israel
Posted on February 19th, 2015 by Joe G
A priceless collection of nearly 2,000 gold coins was discovered off the coast of Israel — the largest treasure ever found in that country. Scuba divers discovered the coins, originally thinking they were toy coins from a game. Once they realized that they were in fact real, they got other members of their diving club […]
Historic Les Paul Prototype For Sale
Posted on February 10th, 2015 by Joe G
Who are some of your favorite musicians? Many recognizable names, from Hendrix to McCartney to Zappa, would not have achieved their fame without a man by the name of Les Paul, according to Arlan Ettinger, the president of auction house Guernsey’s on New York’s Upper East Side. Guernsey’s is auctioning off a prototype, known as […]
Sotheby’s Important Jewels Sale Displays Variety of Gems
Posted on February 3rd, 2015 by Joe G
This Thursday, February 5, will mark Sotheby’s New York’s 2015 “Important Jewels” sale. The sale includes jewelry designs from the last 100 years, with styles varying from antique, to retro, to contemporary. One of the highlighted pieces is a platinum ring featuring 14.78-carat oval-cut diamond, given a D color grade from the GIA — the […]