Great Discoveries: 12th-Century Coins Found in Sweden
Swedish archaeologists recently unearthed coins produced between 1150 and 1180 during an excavation of a grave in an old church, according to Fox News. They […]
Great Discoveries: Antique Roman Bracelets Found in Wales
Exploring an area with a metal detector can lead to the discovery of long-hidden antiques and historical artifacts—for example, consider the story of Andrew Hutchinson. […]
The Black Market for Stolen Antiques Is Booming
While collectors have long prized antiques, art, cultural artifacts, jewelry, and other valuables, they are also increasingly popular targets of thieves. A collection that takes […]
Great Discoveries: Prehistoric Bone Bead Found in Wyoming
People have long enjoyed wearing jewelry, even thousands of years ago. Recently, a discovery at a campsite near La Prele Creek in Wyoming shows that […]
Great Discoveries: Ancient Chinese Cauldron Auctioned for $5K
Antiques expert Charles Hanson recently found an ancient bronze ding, a ceremonial Chinese cauldron, during a home visit in Yorkshire, England, according to The Yorkshire […]
Great Discoveries: Diver Finds Ancient Roman Coins
A diver recently discovered more than 30,000 Roman coins off the coast of Sardinia, Italy, that date back to the early 4th century. How the […]
Great Discoveries: 14th-Century Map Could Sell for $7.5M
Map dealer Alex Clausen has made a career of discovering overlooked or historic documents that turn out to be treasures. Clausen’s most lucrative find to […]
More Than Just the Globe: Antique Inspection with Will Seippel
If you ever get the chance to go shopping with WorthPoint’s founder and CEO, Will Seippel, you’ll quickly realize that there is a whole lot […]
Six Cool Lots Coming to Auction in October
If you’re looking for something interesting to acquire for your collection, here are some fantastic lots featured in upcoming October auctions by WorthPoint’s Industry Partners—from […]
Great Discoveries: Courts Pause $4.4M Sale of African Mask
An antique African mask recently sold for $4.4 million at auction—and launched a legal dispute in the French court system. Initially, a couple discovered the […]