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How to determine the value of your stamps
Curious to know if your stamp collection is worth anything? Our in-house stamps expert, Daan Hartevelt, discusses how to determine the value of your stamps.
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5 Stamps You Should Invest in Today
The charm of stamp collecting lies within its simplicity: it’s easy, it’s fun to do and almost anyone can get involved. While perhaps 99% of stamps issued around the world are not worthy of investment, if you can get your...
Industry Trends
8 Contemporary Artists You Should Invest in Right Now
If you buy the right contemporary art, you could be making a smart investment. And nobody knows this better than the our team of in-house art experts; they've put together a list of the top 8 contemporary artists to watch...
History
Top 5 Most Expensive Clocks Ever Sold
How often do you reach for your phone when you want to know the time? In this digital age, it’s all too easy to forget about the sophistication of the clock, one of man’s greatest scientific achievements. The colour and...
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Expert advice: How to Take Care of your Vinyl Collection
Do you still have your old vinyl records lying around stacked in the back of your closet or in your mum’s dusty basement? According to many vinyl fans, nothing beats the sound of old records. But in order to maintain...
History
From Crisis to Celebration: The Transformation of the Portuguese Jewellery Market
The jewellery market in Portugal is a €1 billion per year industry. What is it that has affected the market in such a strong way? One of our in-house Modern Jewellery Experts has first hand experience and understanding of how...
Inspiration
50 Year Old Whisky at Auction
It was back in the spring of 1966 when a particularly exciting single grain whisky was distilled in a sherry hogshead barrel in the Highlands of Scotland. 50 years later, only 25 bottles of this very fine and complex Scotch...
Inspiration
Iconic 'Stargate' Concept Art On Auction at Catawiki
Mix together an interstellar teleportation device, the pyramids and a team of explorers and what do you get? 'Stargate', the 1994 sci-fi movie classic. Production designer, the late Holger Gross conceptualised an on-screen universe filled with adventure, technology and of...
History
Where Does the Wood Taste Come From in Wine?
Did you know that the oak barrels which store aging wine can have an effect on the taste of your drink? When we think of wine flavours, we often compare regions or grape variety, however the oak container barrels are...
History
Top 5 Most Expensive Valentine's Day Gifts
It's almost Valentine's Day. For some it means that love is in the air while others might find it very stressful to find the right present for their significant other. A small gesture might be nice if your love for...
History
Top 5 Most Expensive Bob Marley Memorabilia
'One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.' King of Reggae, Nesta Robert ‘Bob’ Marley (1945 - 1981) had a great influence on music history, politics and Rastafarianism. Almost four decades after his death, his...
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How to Buy The Famous Murano Glass From Italy Online
There is something special about Murano glass. But many attempts of imitation Murano glass have been made, so it’s important to make sure there actually is something special about your piece. Is your Murano glass vase authentic? Is your Murano...
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How to keep your comic books in perfect condition
Whether you’re a comic collector or investor, keeping your comic books in perfect condition is a shared goal. This can be accomplished by storing and handling them correctly. But what is the correct way to handle comics? And how can...
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How an Autograph can Affect the Value of Your Sports Memorabilia
We see many autographed objects in our Sports Memorabilia auction every week. Shirts, shoes, boxing gloves and more. But how can an autograph affect the value of your sports memorabilia? Our in-house sports expert, Marc Jans, explains that this depends...
History
Harley-Davidson Celebrates 115 Years of Motorcycles
When we say 'motorcycles', what images come to mind? Many people might immediately think of Harley-Davidson - and no surprise - because it's the most iconic motorcycle brand in history. But do you know the story of the company's humble...