Stunning Inuit Art Collection
When it comes to art forms that are deeply rooted in naturalism you can’t hold a candle to Inuit art. Be it an ornate sculpture made of bone, stone, ivory or antler, Inuit art has achieved an international reputation as a major contemporary art form, reflecting the...
Shedding Light on Brass Candlesticks
Trying to date a brass candlestick can indeed be a challenge. Less opulent than its aristocratic cousins gold and silver, and a step above the more common iron and steel relatives, brass (an alloy of copper and zinc) was the ideal alloy of choice for crafting items...
Witch Ball you ask? (c.1860):
Since first introduced some 600 years ago, Witch Balls have had a number of names including: Fairy Orbs, Pond Balls, Spirit Balls, Friendship Balls, Good Luck Balls, Globes of Happiness, Gazing Balls, and Butler Globes. What exactly is a Witch Ball you ask? Â See the...
Peddle to the Metal
If you’re anything like us, the type of antique collectors and hunters who revel in the thrill of the hunt and live for the rush of finding that super rare item, than no doubt you’ll relate to the following scenario: So…. you’re heading out on a pick or to the latest...
