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What is so special about Audemars Piguet watches?
Whether or not Audemars Piguet watches are worth collecting seems obvious when you look at the value of a Royal Oak or a Millenary- either vintage or new. It is a fact that Audemars Piguet watches are viewed as highly...
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10 things you probably didn’t know about Donald Duck
Who doesn’t know him? The most famous duck in the world: Donald Duck. With a history of more than 80 years, he is one of the most famous Disney characters in the world. Which other fictional character can say that they...
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M.C. Escher: master of impossible illustrations
In collaboration with Albert Goldenbeld - art expertA lot of people are familiar with the work of M.C. Escher. My former dentist had a reproduction of ‘Sky and Water I’ hanging on the wall in his office. The fascinating transition...
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The story behind tribal art and why it is worth collecting it
There is a lot more to tribal art than meets the eye. Even though many masks and sculptures are beautiful, it is the story behind them which makes tribal art worth collecting. They give us insight into other worlds, other...
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Five Ways to Make Money from Spring Cleaning Your Apartment
The time has come again to tuck your winter clothes away to the back of your closet and pretend winter doesn't exist for the next few months. Now spring is here, this is also the best time to get rid...
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An Expert's Guide to Chronograph Watches
Chronograph watches are extremely popular despite being misunderstood. They are elegant, timeless and some can be a great investment. And the chronograph has so many functional uses. They are frequently used for piloting airplanes, car racing, horse racing, diving, recording...
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What’s in a name: The Beatles songs explained
The Beatles are considered to be the most influential act in the rock era, with more number-one hits in the UK than any other act. It is estimated The Beatles sold over 600 million records worldwide. Whenever one of their...
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What is your Lego set worth?
Do you remember having worn knees after playing hours with your Lego? Lego has been voted for the second time as ‘Toy of the Century’ and many of us agree with this statement. Building your own fantasies is the greatest...
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3 old gadgets you shouldn’t have thrown away
They were revolutionary inventions of their time: the first iPod and the first Gameboy. Even though there are now already dozens of new and improved versions on the market, demand for the first editions is growing. Something that many people...
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Take a ride into the history of Porsche
If you can’t find what you want, then you might as well make it yourself. This winning attitude from Ferdinand Porsche, who made one of, if not the biggest impact in the history of automobiles, sport cars and the racing...
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Happy birthday De Stijl & Mondrian: a century of impact
Exactly one hundred years ago, De Stijl movement, also known as neoplasticism, was born. It was also the birthday of one of its principal members, Piet Mondrian, just one week ago. A century later, the movement is still present in...
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Four collectible vintage radios to be on the look out for
In the days before television, radios were pride of place in the living room. In the late 1930s prices were high and the wooden console radios of the era were an investment piece, but as material technology advanced, prices dropped...
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The History Of Oriental Rugs
Maybe you only remember playing on an Oriental carpet as a child, or maybe you grew up with them all around you and still do. But we can bet you won’t be able to name and place each type of...
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Chimaera Taxidermy - The Weird and the Wonderful
When we think of taxidermy, we might think of hunter’s cabins or old, creepy houses with a collection of dusty trophy heads hanging on a wall. But there is so much more! For the last century or so, creative taxidermists...