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It is widely accepted that Sgt. Pepper is the soundtrack to the Summer of Love, the height of hippiedom and one of the most influential albums to date. This radical album was released on 1 June 1967 and in honour...
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The King of Rock and Roll- what is not to love about the music, films and iconic moves of Elvis Presley? The King is seen as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and his songs have...
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Educational and timeless. I challenge you to find someone who has never played with LEGO in their lifetime. More and more adults are showing an increased interest in playing with and collecting LEGO. So passionate are they in fact that...
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Street art is everywhere. On the streets of bustling cities, urban industrial sites, but also in the largest modern museums and even in family living rooms around the world. The time that graffiti was only considered vandalism is long gone;...
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If you think about mineral stones, accompanying legends may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Did you know that there is deeper meaning behind birthstones and that legend says that the stones hold special powers for those...
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Have you always dreamed of being in Leonardo DiCaprio’s bedroom? We have. But no it’s not for the reason you might think, but to check out his art collection of course! Besides acting, Leonardo managed to develop a distinguished eye...
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When the first Rollei camera came out in 1929, it quickly was the must-have under professional photographers. Working for an optics and photography company, Reinhold Heidecke had the brilliant idea to produce a roll-film camera. His employer was not keen...
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The Kelly bag from Hermès has been an iconic fashion item for decades. It is very valuable, whether you buy a new one or win a vintage Kelly bag at our Fashion auction. Keen to learn more about this luxury...
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We all recognise the Buddha sculpture when we see one, and most of us have come across a prayer wheel or singing bowl now and then, but what is their purpose and what do they symbolise? Our expert has explained...
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The market for famous pieces of hair is a market in itself. Collectors from around the world scour the internet to find that one special piece of hair that belonged to a person they are fascinated with. Most of the...
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Purses are available in all sorts and sizes. Most are of average value, but this does not apply to the purses of the famous exclusive brand Hermès. So, when Annemei Kalden was on a French flea market and stumbled on...
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Moms have super powers. They can heal bumps and bruises with a simple kiss, they know exactly where to find that one thing you’ve lost and they somehow always know what you’re doing, even when you thought you were being...
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There are a lot of ways to raise money for charity online: crowdfunding, donations, friend raising, petitioning, you name it. But there is also another new and innovative way that might have been overlooked: online auctions. You can now raise...
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If you were asked what the most valuable teddy bear in the world was, what would you say? We agree that your own beloved bear is the most valuable in terms of nostalgia. We’d say the same about our own...
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Cars not only come in big sizes, they are also scaled to fit into the palm of your hands. From Ferrari to Volkswagen, every rare model car has a story, which makes collecting them even more fun. If you really want to...