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Louis 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 […]

If you’re an “overstuffer,” meaning you’re the type of person whose bag carries it all — a makeup bag, wallet, smartphone, a snack, and maybe even a laptop — then it’s time to narrow down your essentials because there’s no avoiding the designer mini bag trend.  Miniature handbags have been a symbol of wealth throughout […]

In the last 3000 years, western art history has gone through many changes, resulting in a diverse range of styles, techniques, and mediums. Art has always been a reflection of societal contexts and changes, making it a crucial indicator of cultural and sociopolitical climates during the time of their creation. Here is the continuation of […]

The United States nickel is a five-cent coin that remains in circulation today. It is well-known for bearing the former U.S. President Thomas Jefferson’s face. However, numismatists (collectors of currency) possess many different types of nickels. The United States first minted nickels in 1866. Almost all were originally made from silver and gold. From 1867 […]