An uncertain Native American sash sold for $7,000 at auction, showing how competitive bidding can reveal true value when experts aren’t sure.
Advice on when selling valuables makes sense, when it doesn’t, and why emotional value should always be considered alongside financial value.
Examples from Tiffany & Co. and Tiffany Studios highlight the enduring appeal and value range of one of America’s most recognized luxury names.
An 18k gold loving cup presented to Adolphus and Lilly Busch in 1911 resurfaces as a documented Gilded Age civic tribute.
A Colonial-era Native American sash with a mysterious silver medallion heads to auction after research yields more questions than answers.
A fabric star attributed to Fort McHenry’s missing storm flag shows how deep research can turn family folklore into meaningful historical value.
Why ephemera-letters, documents, newspapers, signed items – may be the most undervalued collecting category, offering one-of-a-kind history for surprisingly little.
From vintage Patek Philippe watches to modern art and guitars, recent auction highlights exceeded expectations, with top results reaching $45,000.
Highlights included a katana and wakizashi pair at nearly $2,000, a Tomatsu Sougen sword at $1,700, and a samurai armor suit sold for $2,000.
From Ming statues to Picasso ceramics, the market proves that while Hummels fade, true artistry in ceramics and porcelain still commands strong prices.
