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An antique rug’s uniqueness, intricacy and complexity is only limited to its creator’s imagination. One-of-a-kind oriental rugs can take time, skill and effort to produce. So how can you tell what a rug is worth?
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It’s that time of year again… Shoppers are on the lookout for unusual and exciting gifts and are ready to get buying. But what does that mean for you? It’s an opportunity to get selling! Have you ever wondered what...
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Forget about red or white wine with your meal - did you know that champagne is actually far more versatile as a food wine than any other wine? Champagnes come in many different styles and dosage, which allows them to...
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How much would you be willing to spend on a classic car? Over the last 10 years, the classic car market has exploded. It's been a wild ride: after the financial crisis, the interest rates dropped down to almost nothing....
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Did you know that the world’s biggest collector of David Bowie memorabilia was in fact the man himself? In 1998, the chameleonic musician bought the entire collection from David Priest who once ran the internet’s biggest David Bowie fan site....
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Are you carrying a fortune on your wrist? There are many factors which can influence the value of a watch, and several things which our team of watch experts look for when assessing how much a watch might be worth....
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Her heart will go on, and apparently so will her shoe collection! Canadian singer Céline Dion claims to have about three thousand pairs of shoes, but admits that she has stopped counting because she is not good at maths. Read...
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What is your best memory from your early years? Toys of all kind have always been an important part of our childhood. Dolls, Matchbox cars, LEGO sets, board games...everyone has their favourites. And if you think your beloved playthings can...
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Searching for a special bottle of bubbly? With over 300 million bottles of champagne produced annually from around 16,000 wine growers the selection is vast. So where do you begin? Why not try looking or something a bit out of...
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Do you remember the excitement of opening a pack of Panini football stickers as a kid? Cast your mind back to what it felt like, anxious to see which players were on the sticker cards and wondering whether you might...
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It's true, every piece of jewellery tells a story. The jewellery we wear is personal, precious and helps define how we present ourself to the world. So when buying new jewellery, it's important to buy items which are high-quality and...
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Compared to whisky and rum, which have a very large and active following, Cognac, the twice-distilled French liquor, has a smaller group of aficionados. But perhaps now it's time for this underrated spirit to get the recognition it deserves. Our...
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If you have a classic car in good shape, you definitely want to keep your car in that condition. Classic cars are much more sensitive to rust, therefore it is important to avoid driving them in autumn and winter seasons...
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Here at Catawiki we take modern art very seriously. Our team of specialised auctioneers ensure only the finest and highest quality art makes it to auction. But what are the auctioneers looking for when they select art? What factors affect...
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We all know of John Travolta as the triple threat who’s jived his way across our screens for 40 years, but what many people don’t know is that what he really loves to do is fly. He's the proud owner...