When designing your home, what holds more value: off the shelves, factory-made objects, or timeless collectibles that tell a story of the past? I think the answer is obvious. Agrees Dilshad J Patel, an avid antiquity collector, says “Each and every object in my home has been carefully collected over the years from various antique shops,…
Archaeology is the study of human cultures from around the world throughout time. This is done by excavating artifacts to learn about the people who left them behind. Though being an archaeologist may not be as exciting as it was for say Indiana Jones, if you find the idea of unearthing an arrowhead that hasn’t been touched…
Baidun encourages you to think outside of the box during your next gift buying excursion. Finding the right gift for your loved ones takes time and patience. Antiquities are a great way to be creative and to show you really care. Here is why: 1. Antiquities hold treasured historical value. As opposed to an arbitrary piece of…
Five years ago, antiquity dealers had long-earned reputations, established bases of operation, traveled internationally to all the key antiquities events, and had a deep knowledge of the field. Today, with the advances in technology and the rapid changes on the web, it seems anyone can claim to be a dealer. The web is a maze of…
Sure, finding any old antique is easy – but finding a valuable antique is rare and extraordinary. Simliarly to when you walk into a record store and finding that one-of-a-kind vinyl album that no one has access to – remarkable. When finding that special piece, be sure that it encompasses these 5 signs: Rarity, Aesthetics, Authenticity,…