Collectibles…Compliments of the Chef
Many years ago, I had a friend who was known for throwing lavish dinner parties. He was a chef in…
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Collectibles Corner: Masterpiece in Miniature
In a time when we can carry, literally, thousands of photographs around on our telephones, it’s easy to forget how…
Collectibles Corner: The Parian Solution
Many years ago, when I first started collecting, I was obsessed with statuary. Nothing said “refinement” and “antiquity” to me…
Collectibles Corner: A Rose By Any Other Name…
I’ll admit, as a young collector, the world of Asian export porcelains intimidated me. Unlike the French or German collectibles…
Collectibles: The Simple Salt Cellar
Part of the appeal of antiques is the specificity of purpose that many items had, and how this particularity offers…
