Collector's Guide
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Collecting Rules: An International Overview of Importing and Exporting Awards
In Israel, law enforcement agencies show no interest in the circulation of USSR awards. The purchase, sale, import, and collection of such items are not prosecuted by law. One can safely engage in this activity as it does not raise questions from the authorities.
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How to Identify a Counterfeit 1899 10-Ruble Gold Coin
Recently, the numismatic market has seen an increase in the number of copies and forgeries that dishonest sellers pass off as originals. Counterfeits of the 1901 ten-ruble coin are particularly common, so special vigilance should be exercised when handling it.
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How to Distinguish Platinum from Silver: Two Simple Methods
When working with contacts from relays and other electronic components, you might need to distinguish platinum from silver. Visually, these two metals are very similar, especially in the form of small contacts. Both have a white color and a characteristic shine.
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Platin: Geschichte, Eigenschaften und Wert der „Königin der Buntmetalle“
Platin gehört zu den wertvollsten und seltensten Edelmetallen. Seine edle silbrig-weiße Farbe verblasst auch über Jahre nicht, was es zu einem idealen Material für Schmuckstücke macht, die ihr ursprüngliches Aussehen lange bewahren.
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Wie man Tafelsilber anhand des Stempels von Neusilber unterscheidet
Viele Menschen können aus Unerfahrenheit Tafelsilber nicht von Neusilber unterscheiden. Oft werden Silbergegenstände fälschlicherweise in Antiquitätenläden oder auf Flohmärkten abgegeben oder über Anzeigen verkauft, da sie für eine weniger wertvolle Legierung gehalten werden.
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How to Quickly Check a Silver Ruble: Two Key Signs
There is a simple method for the initial authentication of silver rubles. This method is especially well-suited for certain types of coins that are commonly found among collectors.
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Treasures of Chatuchak Market: A Review of Vintage Finds in Thailand
Thailand's enormous Chatuchak Market is divided into two main parts. On one side is the market itself, selling not only vintage items but also regular new goods, food, fruit, and jewelry. However, the most interesting part is its vintage section, located opposite.
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How an Antique Shop Works: Value, Stories, and Risks
Antique shops house items that have escaped the landfill and been given a second life. Here, you can find a gramophone from the turn of the 19th-20th centuries that still works, and its crackling record lets you feel the taste of time, unlike modern studio recordings.
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How to Determine Gold Purity at Home: The Hydrostatic Weighing Method
There is a simple method that allows you not only to verify the authenticity of gold but also to determine its purity at home. This method is known as hydrostatic weighing. It doesn't require complex equipment—all you need are accurate scales, a glass of water, a thread, and a piece of paper for notes.
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Der Wert von Besteck vom Flohmarkt: Von der Geschichte bis zur Investition
Um zu lernen, auf Flohmärkten Silberbesteck von Stücken aus anderen Metallen zu unterscheiden, genügt es, die Punzen lesen zu können. Dafür werden jedoch spezielle Werkzeuge benötigt, die bei der Identifizierung und Bewertung der Gegenstände helfen.
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Wie man Antiquitäten von Ramsch unterscheidet: Ein Leitfaden zur Bewertung alter Gegenstände
Eine der Techniken, die antiken Glaswaren Wert verleihen, ist die ‚Hüttentechnik‘. Sie war besonders in der Tschechoslowakei in den 1950er Jahren beliebt und bezeichnet das freie Glasblasen, bei dem das Produkt von Hand und ohne den Einsatz von Formen geformt wird. Es handelt sich immer um hundertprozentige Handarbeit, weshalb es keine zwei absolut identischen Vasen gibt, die in dieser Technik gefertigt wurden.
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The Art of Bookbinding: From Board to Board
Unlike modern standard publications, where content is valued above all, in the 17th-19th centuries, a book's 'attire' could say a lot about its owner. A luxurious binding was not only a work of art but also an indicator of material wealth.
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An Antique Dealer's World: From 100-Year-Old Clocks to 70-Year-Old Wine
The most expensive item in the Pskov antique dealer's collection is a restored gold Swiss watch. It was made 100 years ago, but its mechanism is in perfect condition. The item's value is increased by an individual number on the case. In the shop, such a watch sells for almost 200,000 rubles.
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Fakes & Forgeries: How to Spot Fakes in the Antiques Market
The antiques market is flooded with composite fakes and outright junk. Therefore, the main task of an antiques dealer is not just to admire the elegance of an item, but to be able to recognize a forgery in its details, find inconsistencies in materials and technologies, and identify hidden traces of restoration.
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Investing in Antique Wood Carvings: From Europe to Asia
Wood carving is an ancient art form widely represented on different continents. Despite the geographical diversity, the main differences lie in the motifs, subjects, and methods of craftsmanship, whether for figures, panels, or tableware.
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Antique Carpets as an Investment: History, Types, and Valuation Criteria
Historically, a carpet has been a sign of wealth and high prosperity. It accompanied a person throughout their life: from birth to marriage, where it served as part of the dowry, and even after death. This tradition is reflected in the history and culture of various peoples.
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Art in Metal: A Guide to Cast Iron Art
In the art of cast iron casting, German masters hold a dominant position. Initially, before the 18th century, their production was focused on utilitarian objects. These were mainly small, ornate stoves (Ofen) and fireplaces for wealthy homes, decorated with cast doors and portals.
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Investing in Deltiology: From History to Valuable Specimens
Investing in antique postcards, known as deltiology, is a niche in the world of antique investments. The history of the postcard begins in Austria in the mid-19th century, around the 1830s-1840s. Initially, it was called an 'open letter'.
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