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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
YSL
The icon YSL brand was founded in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent along with his partner Pierre Berge. In these beginning years they made safari jackets, thigh-high boots, smoking jackets and the tuxedo suit for women popular. One of his most famous muses was Catherine Deneuve. The brand added a cosmetic line in 1978 and […]
Important Crystal
SELLING IMPORTANT CRYSTAL Consignment or Auction Kings Auctions Inc. handles consignment, auctions, private sales, auctions, public sales, and some estate sales. Often when a client has a special collectible or collection of fine art, fine jewelry, or other specialty items, they can be marketed separately in an environment that is more suitable for high end […]
Escada collections
Largest Escada collection. Other than in an Escada boutique, we had never seen so many Escada pieces. The good news is that the pieces were all from the 1990’s when Escada was made in Germany under the ownership of Margaretha Ley. It was at this time that the quality was off the charts. The silk […]
Lucite furnishings
We get one of three responses to Lucite furnishings – yes, no, or WOW! Usually it’s wow. New and Vintage lucite items We love it when our clients contact us with designer brand lucite items. Whether it’s Lucite furniture or Lucite accessories, Lucite pieces always sell fast and for top dollar. Lucite items come in […]