We recently acquired some silver tureens and want to share the outcome. An Arizona jeweler sent pictures of two small silver tureens. At first glance, I knew they were something special—centuries-old Georgian silver circa 1795, complete with a coat of arms.
Today we showcase a few horse racing
collectibles. Horse racing motifs hold a special place in the collecting world. Steeplechase buggy racing and iconic Derby themes are highly sought after but also deeply woven into the fabric of our cultural heritage. The sport occupies our
hearts, minds and heritage.
People often ask me what I collect. The answer? Everything. Not really, but my collecting habit is what originally got me into this. Today, my collection consists of things that we overpaid on and things
that may have a bit of damage.
We will be featuring an unpretentious painting by Willie Earl Robinson in our worldwide auction
next month. We purchased it for $600. We’ve estimated it at a modest $700 to $1,000.
We have written a lot about the importance of provenance (proof or history of a piece) when evaluating or selling fine antiques. This month, a Beverly Hills jeweler reached out to us to sell a necklace that had been sitting in his safe for many years. It is an exquisite Edwardian-era sapphire necklace of exceptional quality;
they hope our wide audience will find a buyer for it.
We’re not new to this category. Years ago, we were chosen to auction 40 Murano glass chandeliers and light fixtures that the Vinoy instructed us to sell.
During the early 1900s, a young boy, George Grant Blaisdell, had a strong dislike for school. He dropped out in fifth grade and was sent to military school by his father, where he only lasted for two years.
Stone Mountain Silver commemorative coins were minted to honor Confederate leaders, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, to raise funds for the construction of a monument.
• Tampa Bay’s leader since 1985 • We buy entire households or that one expensive piece of art. We are
Often people mistake silverplate for “real” silver. The quality of silverplate can come in a range. Some items are simply
