In April, a marrow spoon will be for sale in at an antiques fair at an asking price of nearly $223,000. The spoon was produced between 1766 and 1768, and features a hand at the handle and a scalloped bowl. The reason for such a high price? Its history and high quality silver work. Engraved […]
Junk Store Jug is Anything but Junk
Posted on March 17th, 2014 by Joe G
A couple in Alabama purchased a clay jug 44 years ago for $12. Little did they know that it was worth much more. The 5-gallon clay jug depicts the bust of a man in formal clothing. The couple kept it in their home, where it served as a holder for change as well as a […]
The 4 C’s
Posted on March 13th, 2014 by Joe G
It is never a good idea to go blindly shopping for a diamond without doing your research. Whether you are shopping for an engagement ring or another piece of jewelry, you should know the GIA’s grading system: the 4 c’s. The COLOR of a diamond is graded with letters. “D” means colorless; which is extremely rare. “E” […]
Guitar Collection Includes the “Holy Grail of Guitars”
Posted on March 10th, 2014 by Joe G
Early next month, an auction for hundreds of rare acoustic guitars will be held in New York by Geurnsey’s. The collection of 265 pieces, were offered from Hank Risan, a collector in California, and include a variety of famous makers such as Gibson, Stromberg and D’Angelico. They are thought as some of the best and […]
Rare Picasso Jewelry to Be Sold
Posted on March 7th, 2014 by Joe G
Did you know that in addition to painting and sculpting, Pablo Picasso also made jewelry? Aside from his editioned jewelry, he created personal pieces and gave them to members of his family, which will be auctioned off in Boston later this month. Around 1950, the artist cast the jewelry with the help of his dentist […]