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Here at Catawiki, we’re always proud to celebrate the memory of musicians and actors who have passed and to help fans around the world feel closer to the ones we’ve lost. That’s why we’re very happy to be hosting a...
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Have you heard of Brown Bank, the land of fossils? It’s the location where many of the Pleistocene fossils in our Mammoth and Ice Age auction come from, including a very impressive and completely intact mammoth which was sold on...
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A cork gives a bottle of wine character and prestige; a screw cap is much easier to open. We all have our preferences, but which is better? Discover the pros and cons of corks and caps and decide for yourself...
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Looking for some old-school and nostalgic Christmas inspiration? A vintage toy can be an amazing gift idea for anyone who’s fun-loving and young at heart - no matter their age! So it’s time to get into the Christmas spirit and...
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When Alfred Davis and his brother-in-law Hans Wildorf started importing Swiss movements to the UK in 1905, they never could have imagined that it marked the start of one of the world’s most iconic brands. Just like we can’t imagine...
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Whether it’s a brunch with friends or a black-tie dinner, the right pieces of jewellery can be the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. The jewellery we wear can be extremely personal - bought for us by a loved one,...
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We all have photographs that are important to us, immortalising moments we never want to forget. But there are some images which are instantly recognisable across the globe. Some capture historic moments, some portray great characters, some have come to...
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Storytelling by a sequence of images dates back to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans who decorated tombs and temples and with the tales of pharaohs and gods. Later, the invention of the printing press made stories and cartoons mass...
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Did you know Johnny Depp is an avid collector? His residence is home to towering stacks of CDs, insects and animal skeletons, props from his movies, and numerous Barbies and other dolls that take up a large amount of space....
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It’s that time of the year again. Nothing is more fun than decorating the house with the whole family and getting into the holiday spirit together. Are you looking for some inspiration? Have a look at our list of the...
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Forget the freebie you picked up at an expo. Ditch the translucent biro. Today we’re talking luxury writing tools. Over the past few years, high-end pens have been increasingly sought after; as a symbol of status and for the feeling...
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So many American comic heroes we know were (partly) created by Stan Lee: Spider-man, The Hulk, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and many more… What would Marvel Comics have been without Stan Lee? What would the...
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Did you know that the five most expensive ever Volkswagen Beetle cars were all sold in just the last few years? Since Volkswagen ceased production on these beloved cars in 2003, Beetles have started becoming quite the collectibles. From 2014...
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Santa's sleigh has proven to be a very reliable means of transport in which he can carry a lot of presents for everyone. But what would he do if the reindeer got tired or his sled needed some maintenance or...
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Some say that good things come in small packages. And perhaps it's the same with art. Although many artists in history have focused on rather large sized paintings, some painters have created very small masterpieces that contain the most incredible...