The love of classic cars
Everyone loves classic cars. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin We all appreciate, and perhaps take for granted, the ‘comfort’ features of new cars today like AC, power windows, alarms controlled by our keys, dual pane windows, and so much more, but people of a certain age don’t care about such features […]
Designer Clothing Resale
Designer clothing resale. Where to get it and where to sell it? Celebrities, socialites, men and women, young and old, typically have some sort of designer items in their closets. Celebrities on the way up and socialites don’t care to be photographed in the same thing twice so their wardrobes are often in a constant […]
The Timepiece.
The Wristwatch Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Functionality, image, investment, or all three? When you think of a watch, you typically think of the function it serves you each day. It tells you if you are running late for work or picking up the kids, or if you are going to […]
Louis Chairs
Louis, Louis, Louis XIV = 14 XV=15 XVI=16 So many “Louis XVI” references everywhere! Louis style, Louis XVI, Louis XIV, or Louis XV is a style originated in France during the time of King Louis XVI (1774–1793). It started at the end of the baroque style which is why some pieces have that overdone styling. It is said that […]
10 notable works of art
10 notable works of art you should know. Art can be an investment. Appreciating art by the most famous artists in the world is subjective for most. For some people, a a house in the woods with the lights on, or a bowl of fruit is a work of art and some say that abstract […]
George Nelson
George Nelson Vintage Furnishings Kings Auctions Inc. consigns, auctions, and offers for public and private sale all types of vintage furnishings such as pieces by designer George Nelson. George Nelson furnishings are commonly found in movies and TV shows. Many people may not know the name George Nelson, but they recognize his pieces as they […]
Fine Automatic Watches
How does an automatic watch work? Mechanical or automatic watches don’t use a battery unlike quartz watches. Mechanical watches need to be manually winded by hand on a daily basis or if self-winding, a rotor weight does the winding while being worn. In short, a mechanical watch is driven by a tightly wound coil that […]
Cartier Love Bracelet – new screw system
Cartier Love Bracelet (the old screw system vs the new screw system) Learn the difference between the old and new screw systems for the Cartier “Love” bracelet. Before 2011 The Cartier Love collection is one of the most desired collections since it’s inception in 1969 by Aldo Cipullo. The simple design with exposed screw motif […]
Train collectors
Lionel is an American firm that manufactures toy trains, model trains and parts out of North Carolina. It was subsequently purchased by Richard P. Kughn, Detroit-based real estate developer (and railroad enthusiast) in 1986. Then in 1995 it was purchased by The Martin Davis Investment Group. Then Lionel changed hands again in 1995, when Kughn sold […]
Jen Risom
Is it possible to marry a sofa? If so, “I do”. For those who are not familiar Jens Risom was a mid century furniture and interior designer. He was born in Denmark in May of 1916. At age 20 Risom relocated to New York City to study American design. At that time he did not have success as […]