A curated compendium of authentic discoveries – from Persian carpets to European silverware, cement tiles to fine tailoring. Each entry a testament to craftsmanship that endures, for those who discern quality from mere novelty, and collect what time cannot diminish.
COLLECTING Rock Crystal Glasses:The Finest Drinking Vessels Hold a piece up to candlelight. The light does not simply pass through it. It lingers — as though the stone is in no particular hurry. Which, of course, it isn’t. By Maria von Maltzahn · March 2026 Rock crystal is what one acquires when one has ceased…
COLLECTING Persian Carpets:Identification, Value & Estate Sale Treasures What to look for when you’ve inherited grandmother’s rugs — or spotted something promising rolled up in an attic. By Maria von Maltzahn · March 2026 The finest Persian carpets aren’t really bought or sold. They’re recognised. And once you recognise them, you’re simply their custodian for…