Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art
April 3, 2024
Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting yet rewarding of categories to begin collecting.
Buyer’s Guides
Banknote Collecting: A Brief Introduction to Notaphily
March 6, 2024
There’s a lot more to notaphily (the study and collection of paper currency) than chasing the big numbers. Learn about factors that influence collectors.
Buying Drawings: What to Look For and Avoid When Buying Art
February 20, 2024
Rising prices of paintings & sculptures allow collectors to acquire drawings by sought-after artists at a fraction of the cost associated with pieces created in other media.
Buying Jewelry: Tips for Building Your Jewelry Collection
February 13, 2024
The worth of a fine piece of contemporary or estate jewelry is determined by specific measures of quality. Know these before buying.
Invaluable Guide to Buying Coins
January 16, 2024
While collecting money is often characterized as a hobby, there is room to invest. Know the best rare coins to collect and factors that determine value.
What German Porcelain Marks can Tell You
August 17, 2022
From Meissen and Frankenthal to KPM and Villeroy & Boch, learn how to identify German porcelain marks – and find out what they can reveal about a piece.
Staffordshire Pottery Price Guide
October 4, 2021
To call Staffordshire a capital of ceramic production would not be hyperbole. Discover the leading Staffordshire pottersy studios in the area's heyday.
Reed & Barton Silver: A Guide
July 8, 2021
From contributing metal goods during the war effort, to athlete medals for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Reed & Barton silver remains one of the most popular brands on the second-hand market. Learn about the company that provides flatware for White House dinners.
Made for Majesty: Mikimoto Pearls Buying Guide
June 29, 2021
Mikimoto is often credited as introducing the cultured pearl to the world. Read our buying guide to find the best preloved Mikimoto pearls.
What is Disneyana? Inside the world of Disney Collectibles
June 24, 2021
Collectively known to fans as “Disneyana”, Disney collectibles span a range of vintage and contemporary objects that show no sign of becoming less popular any time soon.
