In this guide I will outline the numerous silver alloy marks and trade names that have been used throughout the world on antiques and collectibles. Many of these marks can confuse the buyer, dealer or...
Facts and Data about Platinum Platinum is a dense (heavy) hard silvery metallic element, a precious metal used in jewellery, coins, chemical engineering, and a catalyst used in industry and for car exhausts....
Great surges of Egyptian Revivals are noted as Egyptomania. When people think of Egyptian Revival, they usually think that it only happened in the 1920s after the discovery of King Tutankhamens tomb in 1922....
In this guide I will discuss a brief history of Houbigant and the various perfumes presented from 1882-1988. Fleurs Biename circa 1930 Chantilly circa 1948 History: Jean Francois Houbigant...
In this guide I will discuss a brief history of Jean Patou and the various perfumes presented from 1925-1994 History: Jean Patou was born in 1887 in the Basque region and died in 1936 at the age of only 49. By...
Silver Franklin Half Dollars minted between 1948 and 1963 are composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. These coins have an intrinsic value separate and apart from their value to coin collectors. Some coin...
GRADING AND AUTHENTICITY, RARITY AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF VALUE (PART 1)By Neil S. Berman Superior Galleries of Beverly Hills Grading We have consistently stressed the critical importance of rarity and...
Standing Liberty Quarters minted between 1916 and 1930 are composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. These coins have an intrinsic value separate and apart from their value to coin collectors. Some coin dealers...
I got burned 3 times - I'm a slow learner. All auctions were for lots of coins worth a certain amount - e.g. $8000, $10500, and $2800+++. None of the auctions listed the coins you would receive, just that...
I GET THIS QUESTION AT LEAST TWICE EVERY WEEK IN ONE FORM OR ANOTHER? STUNNING DOUBLE STRAND GIANT KESHI PETAL PEARLS I WILL DISCUSS FRESHWATER PEARLS HERE AND SAVE THE COMPARISONS BETWEEN...