HOW TO VALUE GOLD JEWELLERY…WHAT SHOULD YOU PAY ? A short guide to valuing or pricing, identifying and appraising solid gold jewelery. What karat ( carat ) is it.? Market value ? What price should I pay ? Is...
A few basic tips. Exceptions occur to every rule, but the pointers below may help in spotting lower-grade forgeries. I have focussed on things which most people can try, rather than scientific methods or...
As someone who has collected ancient coins for almost 20 years and who occasionally buys and sells them on eBay, I get the distinct impression that many people come to this fascinating hobby for the first time...
As a collector and researcher of Baxter Prints I have been constantly watching Ebay for many years. As a dealer in Baxter prints, apart from a few sales very early on in 2001, we have always restricted our...
UPDATED MARCH 08 When buying antique silver, remember, the sharks are out there for the scarcer items or even for an experienced dealer, Nathaniel Mills bespoke silver can catch them out and its not the small...
Collecting Antiquities By Rolf Kiaer This guide is written by Rolf Kiaer, a partner in Helios Gallery Antiquities in the UK. Helios Gallery believe that ethical dealing and collecting can work in harmony with...
Ebay is being flooded by fake Morgan dollars. Mostly made in China they're being listed in huge numbers, especially in the UK where buyers are less wised up. Some days 60-90% of Morgans listed on ebay.co.uk...
English 18th and 19th century pocket watches can be classified into several basic types, and this short guide aims to guide you through the many types available and the various pitfalls and mistakes to avoid...
The hole story Brett Hammond, of TimeLine Originals, provides an introduction to ancient and antique coin jewellery, which has become increasingly popular with collectors in recent years A few decades ago a...
Introduction The testing and validation of artefacts offered for sale by coin and antiquities dealers is an important aspect of the authentication of antiquities, identifying fakes and forgeries and...