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A cameo is a miniature sculpture which is generally mounted as jewellery. However sometimes it can be even mounted as decorative boxes, buckles and many such daily use or rare accessories. Cameos are carved into respite and are gemstones. Generally the cameos are carved onto a contrast color background. Cameos are invaluable pieces which are purely used for decoration purposes.

Antique cameos since the era of 1800s are available today. They are priceless items which everyone craves for. Collection of cameos has become an interesting hobby today and people are ready to shell out any amount of money for it. However, it is necessary to identify genuine cameos so that maximum profit can be gained.     (more…)

The romance and mystery of secret compartments in antique desks surged with the popular movie, National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets. In the movie, the hero, Benjamin Franklin Gates (played by Nicholas Cage) has to break into the White House to find clues hidden in a secret compartment in the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. A second clue is found in the twin desk at Buckingham Palace. The secret compartments open up with a combination involving how far the other known drawers are pulled out. It is quite elaborate, and appeals to the detective in all of us!     (more…)