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The Hamilton Collection

Iron Dawn, Paperback Cover
Iron Dawn, Paperback Cover

Iron Dawn, Paperback Cover

By Keith Birdsong

Located in Fort Washington, PA

stamps. He transformed the collectible plate industry while employed by The Hamilton Collection, where he

Category

1990s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Illustration Board

Diamond Open Filigree Gold Bangle Bracelet_Original Retail $10, 795
Diamond Open Filigree Gold Bangle Bracelet_Original Retail $10, 795

Diamond Open Filigree Gold Bangle Bracelet_Original Retail $10, 795

By Hamilton

Located in Princeton, NJ

From the Hamilton Jewelers Heritage Collection, this diamond bangle bracelet combines old world

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

19th Century Copeland Spode Greek Tazza
19th Century Copeland Spode Greek Tazza

19th Century Copeland Spode Greek Tazza

$2,000

H 4.25 in Dm 11.25 in

19th Century Copeland Spode Greek Tazza

By Copeland Spode

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Tischbein’s 1791 catalog of the Hamilton collection. Blue and white is the most common colorway in the Greek

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Neoclassical Revival Pottery

Materials

Earthenware, Pearlware

19th Century Greek Revival Copeland Spode Bowl
19th Century Greek Revival Copeland Spode Bowl

19th Century Greek Revival Copeland Spode Bowl

By Copeland Spode

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

late 19th century. Sir William Hamilton’s Collection of Etruscan, Greek and Roman antiquities, first

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Neoclassical Revival Pottery

Materials

Earthenware, Pearlware

Massive 5 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa by Minotti
Massive 5 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa by Minotti

Massive 5 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa by Minotti

$16,875Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 26 in W 186 in D 41 in

Massive 5 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa by Minotti

By Minotti, Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Las Vegas, NV

are three versions available in the collection, making Hamilton totally versatile: Hamilton, Hamilton

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1920s Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Creamware Bowl
1920s Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Creamware Bowl

1920s Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Creamware Bowl

By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Greek vase from Sir William Hamilton’s collection. This ‘Istria’ pattern bowl by Wedgwood designer

Category

Vintage 1920s English Greek Revival Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Creamware, Pottery

Antique Chinese Peking Red Overlay Snowflake Glass Snuff Bottle
Antique Chinese Peking Red Overlay Snowflake Glass Snuff Bottle

Antique Chinese Peking Red Overlay Snowflake Glass Snuff Bottle

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Ceramics & Works of Art March 27, 2003, lot #371 from the Ann & John Hamilton Collection. Butterfield

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Glass

Recent Sales

1986 Japanese Limited Edition Hand-Painted Porcelain Plates Set of 4
1986 Japanese Limited Edition Hand-Painted Porcelain Plates Set of 4

1986 Japanese Limited Edition Hand-Painted Porcelain Plates Set of 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Collection. Each plate is signed on the underside with edition number and title, The Hamilton Collection.

Category

20th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Michael Taylor Lauro Wing Chair
Michael Taylor Lauro Wing Chair

Michael Taylor Lauro Wing Chair

Unavailable

H 41.5 in W 36 in D 34 in

Michael Taylor Lauro Wing Chair

By Michael Taylor

Located in San Francisco, CA

Presents a Lauro wing chair by Michael Taylor. From the Hamilton collection. Straight from a San

Category

2010s American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Engravings from the Collection of Sir William Hamilton
Set of Four Engravings from the Collection of Sir William Hamilton

Set of Four Engravings from the Collection of Sir William Hamilton

Located in Stamford, CT

Goethe Tischbein) depicting scenes from Greek Antiquity. Done to illustrate Sir William Hamilton

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Greek Classical Greek Prints

Pair of Apotheosis Vases in black basalt, Wedgwood, circa 1880
Pair of Apotheosis Vases in black basalt, Wedgwood, circa 1880

Pair of Apotheosis Vases in black basalt, Wedgwood, circa 1880

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Hamilton Collection, now in The British Museum. It was adapted for a plaque, and then for a vase, by

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1785
Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1785

Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1785

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Hamilton Collection, now in The British Museum. The shape is that known as the Campana. Campana vases are

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Macassar Stools with Kuba Cloth Upholstery

Macassar Stools with Kuba Cloth Upholstery

Unavailable

H 18.75 in W 19 in D 13.5 in

Macassar Stools with Kuba Cloth Upholstery

Located in San Francisco, CA

Great little stools from the collection of George Hamilton.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Footstools

Antique Chinese Peking Red Overlay Snowflake Glass Snuff Bottle
Antique Chinese Peking Red Overlay Snowflake Glass Snuff Bottle

Antique Chinese Peking Red Overlay Snowflake Glass Snuff Bottle

Located in New York, NY

, 2003, lot #371 from the Ann & John Hamilton Collection. Butterfield & Butterfield San Francisco Fine

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass

Extraordinary lrg pottery piece by reknown designer Roy Hamilton
Extraordinary lrg pottery piece by reknown designer Roy Hamilton

Extraordinary lrg pottery piece by reknown designer Roy Hamilton

By Roy Hamilton

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Hamilton's collection of furnishings fabrics and wall coverings for Donghia Textiles, as well as a collection

Category

Late 20th Century American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Set of Four Engravings After The Collection of Sir William Hamilton
Set of Four Engravings After The Collection of Sir William Hamilton

Set of Four Engravings After The Collection of Sir William Hamilton

Located in Stamford, CT

Sir William Hamilton's collection of original Greek vases and urns. Each engraving is beautifully

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Greek Classical Greek Prints

Materials

Paper

Girl with Victrola
Girl with Victrola

Girl with Victrola

By Keith Birdsong

Located in Fort Washington, PA

transformed the collectible plate industry while employed by The Hamilton Collection, where he pioneered the

Category

2010s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Color Pencil, Graphite

Diamond Teardrop Earrings

Diamond Teardrop Earrings

By Hamilton

Located in Princeton, NJ

From the Hamilton Diamond Classics Collection, stunning teardrop diamond earrings set in 18k white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Classic Pear Shaped Diamond Gold Pendant

Classic Pear Shaped Diamond Gold Pendant

By Hamilton

Located in Princeton, NJ

From the Hamilton Jewelers Lisette Collection. Pear-shape diamond pendant handcrafted in 18k white

Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Stunning Pear-Shaped Diamond White Gold Pendant

Stunning Pear-Shaped Diamond White Gold Pendant

By Hamilton

Located in Princeton, NJ

From the Hamilton Jewelers Lisette Collection. Pear-shape diamond pendant handcrafted in 18k white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Heritage Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet

Heritage Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Hamilton

Located in Princeton, NJ

From the Hamilton Jewelers Heritage Collection, this diamond bangle bracelet combines old world

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Heritage Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet

Heritage Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Hamilton

Located in Princeton, NJ

From the Hamilton Jewelers Heritage Collection, this diamond bangle bracelet combines old world

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Stunning aquamarine and diamond earrings

Stunning aquamarine and diamond earrings

By Hamilton

Located in Princeton, NJ

From the Hamilton Jewelers Lisette Color Collection, beautifully crafted gemstone earrings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond

Archie Shine dining set
Archie Shine dining set

Archie Shine dining set

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H 27.56 in W 83.86 in D 35.04 in

Archie Shine dining set

By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine

Located in Seaford, GB

Height: 83 cm Seat Height: 47 cm Mid-Century Rosewood Sideboard from the Hamilton Collection This

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rosewood

Distinctive Diamond Solitaire Gold Pendant

Distinctive Diamond Solitaire Gold Pendant

Located in Princeton, NJ

From the Hamilton Jewelers Lisette Collection, dazzling emerald-cut diamond pendant. Crafted by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Swingeing London 67-Poster
Swingeing London 67-Poster

Swingeing London 67-Poster

By Richard Hamilton

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Hamilton the collection of press cuttings from which he made the collage on which the poster is based

Category

1960s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Apotheosis of Virgil, in Black Jasper Dip, Wedgwood, C1880
Apotheosis of Virgil, in Black Jasper Dip, Wedgwood, C1880

Apotheosis of Virgil, in Black Jasper Dip, Wedgwood, C1880

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Hamilton collection, now in the British Museum. .

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Macassar Stools with Kuba Cloth Upholstery

Macassar Stools with Kuba Cloth Upholstery

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H 18.75 in W 19 in D 13.5 in

Macassar Stools with Kuba Cloth Upholstery

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Great little stools from the collection of George Hamilton.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Stools

Monumental Primavera Vase

Monumental Primavera Vase

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H 19 in D 14 in

Monumental Primavera Vase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A great example. Fully signed. Formerly in the collection of George Hamilton.

Category

20th Century French Vases

Engraving from the Collection of Sir William Hamilton
Engraving from the Collection of Sir William Hamilton

Engraving from the Collection of Sir William Hamilton

Located in Stamford, CT

) depicting scenes from Greek antiquity. Done to illustrate Sir William Hamilton's collection of original

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Greek Classical Greek Prints

Tiffany & Co 1938 Hamilton Pattern Spoon Variety, Set of 4
Tiffany & Co 1938 Hamilton Pattern Spoon Variety, Set of 4

Tiffany & Co 1938 Hamilton Pattern Spoon Variety, Set of 4

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mr. Giallo is opening his personal vault to sell a collection of his treasured antiques he's held

Category

Early 20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

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By Herculaneum Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

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Samuel Alcock Neoclassical Revival Vase

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$3,840

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By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A unique Neoclassical Revival vase made by Samuel Alcock & Co. around 1860. Produced by the English pottery Samuel Alcock & Co. in the mid-19th century, this vase uniquely combines ...

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Antique 1860s English Neoclassical Revival Vases

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'Seated Hermes', a 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze
'Seated Hermes', a 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze

'Seated Hermes', a 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze

Located in Chicago, IL

An extraordinary and wonderfully rendered 19th century Italian cast bronze depicting a seated Hermes, the Greek god of messengers, travelers, and merchants, modeled after an original...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Set of Dinner Plates-33 Plates
Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Set of Dinner Plates-33 Plates

Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Set of Dinner Plates-33 Plates

By Spode

Located in Downingtown, PA

Greek Grandeur: Extensive Set of 33 Spode "Zeus in His Chariot" Dinner Plates (c. 1806–1820) An impressive and extensive set of 33 early 19th-century blue and white transfer-printed...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Dinner Plates

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Pearlware, Pottery

Ancient Greek Attic Black-Figured Neck Amphora
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Ancient Greek Attic Black-Figured Neck Amphora

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Attributed to the Manner of The Antimenes Painter. Side A features bearded Dionysos at the centre, with his head turned back, clad in a himation with a patterned border over an ankl...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greco Roman Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Set of 11 Early Spode Ironstone Imari Dessert Dishes Made circa 1815
Set of 11 Early Spode Ironstone Imari Dessert Dishes Made circa 1815

Set of 11 Early Spode Ironstone Imari Dessert Dishes Made circa 1815

By Spode

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A set of 11 Imari style ironstone dessert dishes, made by Spode circa 1815. Josiah Spode II began producing stone china in 1813 as an alternative to porcelain. Stone china, also kno...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Ruins Landscape Codazzi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Roma Italy
Ruins Landscape Codazzi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Roma Italy

Ruins Landscape Codazzi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Roma Italy

By Niccolò Codazzi (Naples, 1642 - Genoa, 1693)

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

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Category

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Materials

Oil

Derby Porcelain Plates, Pattern 126, Painted by William Longden, Set of Six
Derby Porcelain Plates, Pattern 126, Painted by William Longden, Set of Six

Derby Porcelain Plates, Pattern 126, Painted by William Longden, Set of Six

By Derby

Located in Downingtown, PA

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Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

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Located in Houston, TX

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Regency Period Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Dessert Dishes- a Pair
Regency Period Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Dessert Dishes- a Pair

Regency Period Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Dessert Dishes- a Pair

By Spode

Located in Downingtown, PA

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Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Soup Plates- Set of Ten

Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Soup Plates- Set of Ten

By Spode

Located in Downingtown, PA

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Located in Downingtown, PA

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By Wedgwood

Located in Asheville, NC

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Copeland & Garrett Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Large Blue Dish
Copeland & Garrett Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Large Blue Dish

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By Copeland & Garrett Spode

Located in Downingtown, PA

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Copeland Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Circular Tureen and Cover
Copeland Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Circular Tureen and Cover

Copeland Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Circular Tureen and Cover

By Copeland Spode

Located in Downingtown, PA

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Pair Modern Wedgwood Black Jasper Ware Ewers, Sacred to Bacchus and Neptune
Pair Modern Wedgwood Black Jasper Ware Ewers, Sacred to Bacchus and Neptune

Pair Modern Wedgwood Black Jasper Ware Ewers, Sacred to Bacchus and Neptune

By Wedgwood

Located in Asheville, NC

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The Hamilton Collection For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal the hamilton collection for your home. Each the hamilton collection for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and paper. If you’re shopping for a the hamilton collection, we have 97 options in-stock, while there are 21 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect the hamilton collection — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A the hamilton collection is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, neoclassical and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one the hamilton collection that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design, Strong-Cuevas and Spode produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a the hamilton collection can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $39 and can go as high as $192,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,785.
Questions About The Hamilton Collection
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    George Romney is the artist who painted Lady Hamilton. He actually produced several Romantic portraits and drew many sketches of her, as he considered her to represent the ideal of feminine beauty. Later in his career, Romney produced a series of paintings inspired by the works of William Shakespeare. Shop a variety of George Romney art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    No, Hamilton is not widely considered a luxury watch brand. The revered Swiss manufacturer’s timepieces are known for their quality workmanship and high-end materials, but its watches typically retail at attainable price points compared to the likes of Cartier or Rolex. Shop a collection of Hamilton watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To open a Hamilton pocket watch, take it to a reputable watch repair shop. Experts advise against opening antique pocket watches on your own because special tools are necessary to avoid damaging the timepieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hamilton pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify a vintage Hamilton watch, grab a magnifying glass and look for its model number, serial number and case number. Most timepieces produced by Hamilton will display one, two or all three of these numbers. The model and case numbers generally appear on the back of the case, and you can usually find the serial number on the lugs. You can enter these numbers into the search tool on the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors's official website to learn about your watch's age, style name and other characteristics. If you have any difficulty, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can help you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of vintage Hamilton watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    The story behind Hamilton watches goes back to the late 19th century. As railroad tracks were laid across the United States and steam locomotives began traversing vast distances, the American railroad system ran into a problem. Time was not standardized across the country.

    Therefore, in 1883, the railroad companies established the four time zones as we know them today. However, train conductors were not always synchronized, leading to deadly railroad accidents. Enter watchmaker Hamilton, founded in 1892. Railway workers would be required to wear a pocket watch to keep on schedule, and the watchmaking industry — especially pocket-watch manufacturers such as Hamilton — benefitted. The company’s timepieces eventually earned the moniker “The Watch of Railroad Accuracy.”

    Hamilton transitioned from pocket watches to wristwatches in 1914, as it supplied timepieces to American troops fighting in World War I. The new style of watch also appealed to aviators, and Hamilton aeronautical watches became all the rage among pilots, particularly those flying for the new U.S. Airmail service.

    The general public’s interest in Hamilton watches grew rapidly in the 1920s. Legendary polar explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd timed his historic flights over glaciers and chunks of sea ice with a Hamilton pocket watch in the late 1920s. Hamilton’s Piping Rock watch, an Art Deco-inspired design featuring elegant Roman numerals set in black for the hour markers, debuted in 1928 and was gifted to the New York Yankees to celebrate their World Series win that year. The model was also featured in the film Shanghai Express alongside the brand’s Flintridge watch, further expanding Hamilton’s popularity. (Hamilton watches can also be seen in the films The Frogmen, Blue Hawaii, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Men in Black.) In the second half of the 20th century, Hamilton became well known for several innovations: It developed the first-ever battery-operated electric watch, the Ventura, in 1957, as well as the first-ever digital wristwatch, the Hamilton Pulsar Time Computer, in 1970. Three years later, superspy James Bond donned a Pulsar in Live and Let Die.

    Today, the company is part of the Swatch Group, and its headquarters and production facilities relocated from Pennsylvania to Switzerland in 2003.

    On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Hamilton watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Whether Hamilton watches are American or Swiss depends on the timepiece in question. Prior to 2003, Hamilton manufactured its timepieces in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. After the company's sale to the Swatch Group, its headquarters and manufacturing facility relocated to Biel, Switzerland. Explore a variety of Hamilton watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Hamilton watches became Swiss in 2003 when the watchmaker moved from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Biel, Switzerland. While based in the U.S., the company produced watches for the winners of the 1928 World Series and was the official watch for the employees of four commercial airlines. Shop a variety of Hamilton watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Hamilton 992B Railroad Watch was first produced in November, 1940, nine years after design and research began. The 992B featured brand-new technologies and was made with gold, steel and gilt parts and the newly designed Elinvar Extra hairspring. The last Hamilton 992B was sold in 1969. Shop Hamilton 992B Railroad Watches from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    No, Hamilton Watch is not made in China. Since 2003, Hamilton’s timepieces have come from an atelier in Biel, Switzerland. Prior to that, Hamilton manufactured its watches at its factory in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where it was founded in 1892. Explore a selection of Hamilton watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Seiko watches are collectible is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some watch collectors prefer to focus on Swiss-made timepieces. However, there are collectors who invest in vintage Seiko watches as collectible items. On 1stDibs, find a range of Seiko watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tiffany & Co. started making designs that feature the iconic T motif in the 1980s. Different collections have been born from this motif and represented in different ways. Today the T collection has become the signature of this luxe jewelry brand. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage and new Tiffany jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • Irena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021
    A printed reproduction of an original work of art and arranged by subject.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, the Calatrava is collectible. In fact, the timepiece is one of the most highly sought watches made by Patek Phillippe. The Swiss watchmaker unveiled the watch in 1932, and since then has redesigned it many times. The Officer's series released in 1989 is a favorite of collectors. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Patek Phillippe Calatrava watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    A Missoni collection is a range of apparel produced by the Italian luxury fashion house Missoni. Each year, Missoni unveils a series of collections that correspond to the seasons. They include Resort, Spring Ready-to-Wear, Pre-Fall and Fall Ready-to-Wear. Shop a diverse assortment of Missoni apparel and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of reasons why a collector may desire certain types of lighters. Some collectors covet certain brands, while others may prioritize a certain level of craftsmanship. Whether looking for rare materials, makes and models or antique styles, 1stDibs has a variety of vintage lighters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Ziegfeld Collection is a line of jewelry produced by the luxury brand Tiffany & Co. It draws inspiration from jewelry designs of the 1920s and gets its name from the Ziegfeld Theatre, a Broadway venue that was famous during the decade. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Tiffany & Co. jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    There is no single most collectible pottery. Collectors seek a wide range of types of pottery based on their interests and preferences, and trends in collecting emerge and fade over time. However, there are some makers' works that seem to remain consistently popular. Examples include Coalport, Delft, Grueby, Meissen, Moorcroft, Newcomb, Rookwood, Roseville, Royal Crown Derby, Spode, Teco, Van Briggle, Wedgwood and Weller. Shop a wide variety of pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Many kinds of glass are collectible. Some types highly prized by collectors include carnival glass, depression glass, hobnail glass, jadeite, milk glass and moonstone glass. Keep in mind that there are no rules when it comes to collecting. If you're looking to build a collection of your own, focus on any type of glassware that appeals to you. Shop a diverse assortment of glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hamilton's Railway Special pocket watch was launched in 1940 and remained in production for the next two decades. At the time, it was marketed as the most accurate railroad watch available. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Hamilton timepieces from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, some quartz watches are collectible, luxury timepieces. Established watchmakers such as Omega, Carrier and Rolex created quartz pieces to withstand the test of time in trend and quality. You’ll find a wide selection of collectible quartz watches on 1stDibs.