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Antique map of Northern Europe by Gerard de Jode, 1593.

Antique Maps: An Expert Guide

5 July 2023

While nobody can say when the very first map was produced, it can be said however, that as soon as humankind discovered writing, or the use of symbols, that they were put to use…

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Antique English longcase dials

Antique English Clocks: An Expert Guide

9 June 2023

Every clockmaking county has had its turn to shine with the creation of these mechanical timekeepers. From ancient Greece, with the Antikythera mechanism, to eleventh century China with Su Yong’s water-powered clock, 15th century…

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Collection of Antique Snuff Boes

Antique Snuff Boxes: An Expert Guide

16 February 2023

Snuff is a type of finely ground, or powdered, tobacco that is sniffed (snuffed) through the nose. It has been used for centuries as a form of nicotine delivery as well as a social…

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