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Imaginary depiction of the Library of Alexandria. The Pinakes (Ancient Greek: Πίνακες 'tables', plural of πίναξ pinax) is a lost bibliographic work composed by Callimachus (310/305–240 BCE) that is popularly considered to be the first library catalog in the West; its contents were based upon the holdings of the Library of Alexandria during Callimachus's tenure there during the ...
Lori Ann Verderame / ˌ v ɜːr d ə ˈ r eɪ m / [2] (born January 11, 1965), known professionally as Dr. Lori, is an American appraiser of antiques, collectibles, and fine art; she is also a television personality, public speaker, author, professor and museum curator and director.
A writing table (French bureau plat) has a series of drawers directly under the surface of the table, to contain writing implements, so that it may serve as a desk. Antique versions have the usual divisions for the inkwell , the blotter and the sand or powder tray in one of the drawers, and a surface covered with leather or some other material ...
Antiques are always in style, but some have major resale value too. Here are the most valuable antiques for 2025 and beyond. 8 Antique Pieces That'll Increase in Value in 2025, According to Experts
Tables were rare in ancient Egypt. The earliest Egyptian tables were carved from stone and made with very low projections to keep the table surface off the ground. Later, in the Old Kingdom, tables would develop longer legs and be braced with a stretcher between them. The most common tables were either round, square, or oblong.
Often the age, rarity, condition, utility, or other unique features make a piece of furniture desirable as a collectors' item, and thus termed an antique. [1] The antique furniture pieces reflect the style and features of the time they were made; this can be called the antique's "period" (Edwardian, Tudor, Colonial, etc.).
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