Value can be driven by the make and finish of a firearm, such as a Merkel shotgun, or a Holland & Holland rifle, or how rare a gun is (there is reportedly ONE Pre WW II Luger pistol made in 45 ACP) or it's connection with a historical person (Gen. Patton's revolvers). It is reported that a engraved Colt Dragoon given by Samuel Colt to an Arab sultan in 1853 was donated to the Museum of Art, and is valued at $6 million.
Usually grandfather clocks are the most expensive kind of antique clocks and can cost over $500,000.
The most expensive marble ever sold was the Black Galaxy marble in 1988 at US $546000. It was bought by an anonymous bidder in Australia. Dated to approximately 1880 It is actually made from a marble inlaid with coloured paint and measures 42mm in diameter. It has damage to one side from a pick blade which struck it when it was found in 2009 in a property in Australia
From various research, antique desks vary greatly from the time period they were made and where they were made. However, one may find antique desks for as little as $200, and as much as $4,500.
Great question! Even during these tough economic times, good and rare pieces are fetching more money at auction than ever before! The record was just shattered again a few months ago.... During a Christies antique carpet auction in London, one 17th century Antique Persian Kerman Rug sold for nearly $10,000,000!
The most expensive transfer ever in football history is Christiano Ronaldo being transfered for 80 million pounds. This breaks the previous record set by Real Madrid when they brought Zinedine zidane from Juventus.
Antique furniture tends to be on the more expensive side, depending on how old it is and who manufactured the furniture. To get a good deal on antique furniture it is best to visit an antique store or flea market to get the most out of your money.
The most expensive tornado on record is the Joplin, Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011, which caused an estimated $2.8 billion in damages.
The most expensive car being manufactured and sold today is the Bugatti Veyrnon.
Most china here can be put in the microwave but if you are unsure you need to check to be sure, if it is antique or more expensive pieces they would not be microwaveable
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Some companies that offer antique jewelry insurance include Jewelers Mutual, Coverica, and JIBNA. Most antique jewelry insurance policies require an appraisal of the item being insured in order to take out a policy.
world record was set at $60,000 for a 155 year old pair of levis 501