Silver, being a precious metal, is short in supply. With an increase in the demand for these coins there would surely be an increase in the price. So, there is still an opportunity to buy some silver coins. It might be the deal that will be worth your time and paper money. When we talk of pure silver, there are many people worldwide who have a hobby of collecting these vintage coins or those who take it as a serious investment.

For collectors, there is a wide variety of antique coins. It… Continue

Ah, the romance! Looking through the catalogues of old instruments, you can see all the different styles that have come and gone over time. When you think about a musical instrument you might not be able to remember the name of, but every part is imprinted on your brain because you've seen it before in some other work of art or historical monument. If this sounds like anything you're passionate about, then it's time to start browsing auctions for vintage instruments.

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When it comes to selling antique furniture, you need to find a means to connect with genuine buyers who are interested in what you have to offer. There aren't many things that keep their value very well these days, so it's comforting to know that antiques do. When it comes to selling antique furniture, making sure you have the most interest possible will ensure you get the best price.

Period furniture can be found in auction rooms and antique shops all around the world. Beautifully…

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The popularity of antiquing, or the act of shopping for antiques, defines the world's desire in restoring the past to glory. Antiquing takes place anywhere antiques can be found. Antique auctions, estate sales, antique bazaars, and even typical garage sales are all good places to look for them. In the end, if there are antiques, people will go antiquing, merely demonstrating how deeply antiquing has penetrated people's minds.

Antique Roadshow, a PBS show dedicated to the fascinating…

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American folk art is so serious fun that even the most discerning Americana enthusiasts can't resist an afternoon walk on the wild-side. Part of the fun stems from the gallery of hand-made, authentic artworks created by real artists with minimal or no formal art training. The same can be said for antique tables, chairs and benches made from authentic Adirondack chairs or wood planks, with matching rustic lamp shades and knickknacks on the rustic tables. All of which, in one glance, could…

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Original oil paintings have always been the most popular pieces of art, whether they are shown in museums for visitors and admirers, or they are used as a decorative piece in our homes. Many people all over the world are passionate collectors of oil paintings, spending everything from modest amounts of money to large sums of money to attain the object of their love, both for personal enjoyment and as an investment.

The majority of people currently consider oil paintings to be the most…

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American decorative arts are surviving items of American use or make - usually other than architecture, sculpture, paintings, and so on - that have enough artistic merit in quality of style, make, or underlying aesthetic merit to qualify as true art, and thus document a significant historical period. Some of the decorative arts are so widespread that they are widely used in home…

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The American Folk Art Museum is basically an art museum in Manhattan's Upper West Side at Lincoln Street and Columbus Avenue. It's the only museum devoted solely to the appreciation of traditional artistic expressions and the visual aesthetic appreciation of native visual arts and cultural traditions of the United States and other parts of the world. The museum is very much different from the average modern art museums in that it has a kind of communal feel. The reason for this is that its…

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Pablo Picasso is famous for his Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (The Women of Avignon) and The Old Man and the Sea ( Version D). But did you know that Pablo Picasso's painting "The First Communion" is the most expensive art work in the world when measured by the price/sale ratio? According to the list of auctions across the world, here are the top five most expensive works by Pablo Picasso when these sums are not included:

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Among the many celebrities with expensive watches is John Mayer. The singer wears one of the most beautiful Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronographs. He also has a Jacob & Co watch set with 260 carats of white diamonds, which costs $18 million. A Jaeger-LeCoultre watch can cost up to $210,000. The company is known for making some of the world's most coveted timepieces.

The company has been making watches for over a century, and its pocket watch is the most expensive in the…

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