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Patek Philippe: The Ultimate Watchmaker

If there is one brand name in watches that stands above all the rest, it is Patek Philippe. It's the first watch everyone asks to see when they com...

Identifying Art Nouveau

If there was ever an easy way to identify an antique snob, it's their quick and confident assignment of some "period" to a never-before-seen object...

How to Tell One Queen from Another

It will hardly come as news to readers of this column that Palm Springs is the land of mid-century modern. Old and new, large and small, we see it ...

How to Identify Chinese Porcelain Marks

For more than 1,000 years, Chinese porcelain has enchanted the world. Its exacting craftsmanship and exceeding beauty have made it a touchstone of ...

Antiques Ahead... and Behind

In the hoary tradition of overfed journalists everywhere, it's time for a top-10 list to end the year. Frankly, I'm not even sure I can count to 10...

Judaica: A Combination of History and Faith

With Chanukah underway, it's time to take a look at historical objects reflecting the Jewish faith. The category is both wide and deep, spanning th...

Diecast Cars: A Collector's Favorite

If it's true that big boys love big toys, they also love small ones. For most of the 20th century, diecast cars have been one of the most popular c...

How to Keep Your Silver Gleaming

Once upon a time, sterling silver flatware and receptacles were de rigueur items for the upscale home. Tea sets were lovingly handed down from gene...

Santa Loves Antiques Too

This time of year, journalists throughout the land are assembling holiday gift guides to advise their readers of what they should buy. I know this ...

Rolex: The 800lb Wristwatch Gorilla

When the conversation turns to fine watches, Rolex is invariably the first name on everyone's lips. Founded in 1905, it is not the oldest of Swiss ...

Book Collecting is Not Over Yet

The pleasure of holding and reading a real live book in your hands is something most of us old-schoolers cherish. All these little electronic reade...

Depression Glass isn't very Depressing

For reasons that are obvious enough, Depression era glass is hugely popular here in the valley. It's bright, colorful, and looks wonderful when bac...
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