How Meissen is Leading a Kitsch Revival into 2025
March 12, 2025
The kitschy Rococo of Meissen has been beloved for centuries, and it's due a renaissance, with Meissen touted as a homeware trend for 2025.
Collectibles
Heartfelt Tokens: Victorian Love Letters and Keepsakes
February 12, 2025
Away from strict societal confines and a chaperone’s prying eyes, love letters and keepsakes formed part of the intricate theatre of Victorian courtship.
Winter Warmth: The Craft of Handmade Heirloom Quilts
February 3, 2025
Beautiful in design, handmade quilts often relay compelling stories of family and community built patch by patch, generation upon generation.
The Allure of Amber: Collecting Baltic Amber Jewelry
January 27, 2025
Baltic amber, the spectacular product of centuries of fossilization, has long captivated humanity with its golden hue and storied history.
Hummel Figurines: History, Pricing & Value of Hummel Collectibles
January 13, 2025
Goebel Hummel figurines were some of the most widely collected porcelain objects in the 20th century. See how rare Hummel figurines are valued today.
The Craftsmanship of Kintsugi: The Golden Veins Running Through Japanese Objets d’Art
January 8, 2025
Translated as ‘golden seams’, the Japanese art of Kintsugi breathes new life into broken ceramics by piecing them back together with gold.
Numismatic Marvels: Exploring Rare Error Coins and Misprints
December 16, 2024
When it comes to collectible coins, it’s the oddities defying the norms of minting perfection that are prized as numismatic treasures by collectors.
Royal Worcester Porcelain: Elegance and Excellence in Ceramics
November 6, 2024
Royal Worcester porcelain enjoyed more than three centuries of production and still holds the title as one of England’s most historic and beloved makers.
Baroque Tapestries: Weaving Stories of Grandeur and Opulence
October 21, 2024
Unravel the brilliance of Baroque tapestries with us as we explore their history, techniques and stories, and showcase key Baroque tapestry workshops.
Collecting Antique Maps: Navigating the Cartographic Treasures of the Past
October 9, 2024
Journeying through history with a fusion of art and geography, antique maps are geographical documents, but also artistic treasures in their own right.
