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Reading Time: 5 minutes Look back far enough into horological history, and you’ll find the ancient Indians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans devising ingenious methods...

29 Jan 2026

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Old Meets New: How to Style Antique Jewellery Today

Reading Time: 6 minutes Antique jewellery has a unique charm that modern pieces cannot match. Whether it’s a Victorian ring with delicate engraving, an...

28 Jan 2026

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A Practical Introduction to Vintage Fountain Pen Collecting

Reading Time: 5 minutes Hello Fountain Pen Lovers! Here’s our curated guide on how to collect vintage pens. Vintage fountain pens are not just...

27 Jan 2026

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Inside the World of Luxury Pens: Materials, Design & Heritage

Reading Time: 5 minutes In the fast-paced digital age, writing has almost become a chore of obligation. Most people have multiple digital devices that...

24 Jan 2026

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When Clay Became Canvas: The Art of Painted Vases Across Cultures

Reading Time: 6 minutes Throughout art history, vases have played a significant role in both still-life paintings and as decorative elements within larger compositions....

23 Jan 2026

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Woven Luxury: The 10 Most Expensive Carpets Ever Sold

Reading Time: 6 minutes When people think of antique carpets and rugs, Persian carpets are often the first to come to mind. This is...

22 Jan 2026

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How to Tell If Your Book Is a First Edition (Without Guessing)

Reading Time: 6 minutes Picture this. You’ve spent months combing through auctions, estate sales, and second-hand bookshops. Finally, you spot it. A copy of...

21 Jan 2026

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Redefining Success: Inside the Giftex Modern & Contemporary Art Auction

Reading Time: 6 minutes Art auctions are a fascinating blend of excitement, strategy, and emotion. Imagine this: a radiant canvas with subtle texture and...

20 Jan 2026

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Inside The Alluring World of Georgian Jewellery

Reading Time: 6 minutes The Georgian period, from 1714 to 1837, was named for five Kings, four Georges and one William, namely George I,...

19 Jan 2026

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Top 10 Collectible Vintage Omega Watches: A Collector’s Guide

Reading Time: 5 minutes When it comes to luxury watches, vintage watch models are consistently the most collectable. These watches are the most valuable,...

17 Jan 2026

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Edwardian Era Silver: Elegance, Innovation, and Timeless Allure

Reading Time: 5 minutes Silver has been an important material to humankind for millennia, prized by civilisations in every corner of the globe. From...