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We can be reminded of the beauty and charm of the electrical Butler bell systems in popular period TV shows like Downton Abbey, and when we revisit classic literature like the works of Jane Austen. Discover how bell pushes were...
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While the world is busy searching for the fastest, greenest, or most efficient cars; we would like you to meet five of the smallest cars ever produced. Practical when it comes to parking, beautiful to look at and extremely creative....
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We all remember that beautiful moment when Dorothy clicks her magical red slippers together and whispers the words "there's no place like home". The Wizard of Oz is well-loved for many reasons: the adventure, the fantasy... and those famous red...
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From being the subject of Janis Joplin’s famous song to the fanciest option to choose from in Mario Kart 8, Mercedes-Benz has become a symbol of style, class and performance. But their journey to this status has been a fascinating...
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In the years between 1883 and 1917, Peter Carl Fabergé, the official jeweller of the Russian Imperial Court, made a total of 69 jewelled Easter eggs for the Tsar, aristocracy and the industrial and financial elite. Now known as Fabergé...
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When a company is bought out and you’re left with an empty factory and a handful of workers, what do you do? Federico Massacesi decided to keep the Florentine watchmaking tradition alive and build up a new watchmaking company from...
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As the queen of design herself, Coco Chanel, once wisely said "fashion fades, only style stays the same". In fashion, seasons come and go in a blink of an eye, but these 10 items consistently weather each storm. And like...
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Sometimes you come across a vehicle, whether on the road or online, that blows your mind. Over the past century you can see the creativity of scooter designers increasing as new models are produced, each more wonderful than the one....
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Perhaps by the time you reached early childhood you already had a flock of Ferrari’s, a Bentley or two and an eye-catching Lamborghini. From children’s toys to serious collector’s items, don’t let these hidden gems gather dust in your basement...
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We all know Swarovski. But did you know its logo wasn’t always a Swan? And what do you know about the history and rise of this billion dollar brand? Test your knowledge with these 10 fun facts!
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The most famous Porsche of all times is of course the Porsche 911. Oddly enough, there is only one 911 in this list! The fact that the most expensive Porsche is only the 23rd in the list of most expensive...
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Would you like to write with the same pen used by Barack Obama, Johnny Depp and Ernest Hemingway? Montblanc are the producers of world class pens, which find their way into the hands of the world’s most influential people. Not...
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All items auctioned on Catawiki are special, rare or unique. But some are so unusual people from all over the world join in on the auctioning of these items. Here are the 10 most amazing, surprising, authentic and fascinating items...
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Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, The Beatles... Time has given us many artists and bands whose songs brought joy to our ears. From listening to your favourite songs on vinyl to singing along with your friends in the car on a...
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The rise of smartwatches has drastically changed how brands design and create sport watches. With technology allowing us to measure more, go deeper and explore harder, it is no surprise that we've seen a sharp spike of smartwatches in the...