Antiques/Collectibles
5 Lladró Figurines Worth Thousands of Dollars Per Piece
October 1, 2023If you love high-end figurines, you likely know about Lladró. This brand’s sculpted whimsies go beyond home and office decor; they are high-value collectibles with exquisite workmanship and timeless allure. Skilled artisans carve and shape each hard-paste porcelain beauty by hand in Valencia, Spain. This handcrafted quality adds to the brand’s growing appeal. While all […]
7 Odd Collectibles From the Past (Strange and Valuable Finds)
August 5, 2023Raise your hand if your attic or basement has untouched boxes full of family hand-me-downs or heirlooms. Did you raise yours? If yes, and you have never gone through them, now is the time to grab a box cutter. People are finding rare antiques and collectibles in their storage spaces, from Tiffany lamps and Fabergé […]
10 Most Valuable Types of Antiques to Invest In
January 31, 2023Antiques are valuable items that have endured the test of time. Generally, an antique is any item, usually of human creation, over 100 years old. Valuable antiques are scarce and have a high monetary value due to their age, condition, and rarity. Some pieces are also sought-after for their historical significance. 10 Valuable Antiques […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Collecting Silver Antiques
November 25, 2022Over 5000 years have passed since people began mining silver in the 3rd Millennium BC. Since then, generations have created thousands of different items from silver, including but not limited to: Dining and serving pieces (tea sets, platters, bowls, salt cellars) Flatware (spoons, forks, knives) Decorative objects (candlesticks, vases) Personal care items (mirrors, hair brushes, […]
Pros and Cons of Investing in Collectibles
May 10, 2022Before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the total value of collectibles from private collectors reached about USD 1 trillion. The biggest parts of these are fine art, watches and jewelry, wines, and classic cars. Collectors have a diverse range of profiles, and they also have diverse motives of collecting what they collect—whether it be […]
What’s the Difference Between “Antique” and “Vintage”?
March 17, 2022When referring to something that is old, people often confuse and erroneously use the terms “antique” and “vintage”. Even if the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines antique as “existing since or belonging to earlier times” and vintage as “dating from the past”, these two are not exactly the same. In the strictest sense, an item is classified […]
Favrile Glass: Facts on the Brilliance of Tiffany Glassmaking
June 1, 2021Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) is the creative genius behind Favrile glass, a lustrous and iridescent art glass used to create a variety of decorative items and architectural installations around the turn of the 20th Century. In this article, our Phoenix antique valuation and appraisal specialists will provide some background on how this exemplary material was […]
Afternoon Tea With Tiffany: Tea Set Collecting Guide
May 22, 2021Since Charles Lewis Tiffany established Tiffany & Company in 1837, the coveted high-end brand has become synonymous with goods of exceptional quality, remarkable opulence, and superior elegance. Tiffany tea sets — particularly Tiffany’s silver tea sets — are the embodiment of these characteristics. Therefore, collectors are always on a mission to outbid other collectors whenever […]
Trash or Treasure? 8 Qualities to Look for in a Baseball Card
April 12, 2021Collecting baseball cards is a fascinating hobby that most people acquire during their childhood or teenage years, only to continue and develop a deeper passion well into adulthood. These collectors understand the true value of baseball cards based on the production year, the athlete featured on the card, and the specific number in the set. […]
5 Luxury Investments That Guarantee Financial Return
December 10, 2020People have a tendency to misuse the word “investment.” They convince themselves that having the latest iPhone or Android device is a necessary and worthwhile expense, failing to realize that these gadgets depreciate as soon as the next model comes out. Splurging every now and then is perfectly okay, but not managing your spending habits […]