Sadigh Gallery

Ancient artifacts and other historic memorabilia—as much as possible—are to be kept in their best shape. Doing this ensures that generations to come can have a good sense of the things of the past. Materials such as paper, textiles, metal, photographs, wood, and leather require proper care to keep their form. Image source: Wikimedia.org Image source: penn.museum “Do no harm” is the basic principle of conservation and preservation of ancient artifacts and historic memorabilia. Light is among the hazards identified by experts. According to them, too much light quickens the deterioration of textiles, printed or handwritten paper, photographs, and furniture. Historic objects made of such must be kept in places with no direct sunlight. In addition, historic items must be protected from excessive sunlight and fluorescent light, says Sadigh Gallery. Anything that is made of wood finds temperature as its worst enemy. Rapid temperature swings can harm rubber, ...

Coin collecting takes a lot of time and effort. Connoisseurs know that having connections can make things easy and accessible to trades and exchanges. But looking at the hobby as a mere investment robs the collector of the joy of having owning a set of ancient coins. Wanting to become a coin collector for the right reasons can help one stay the course and become more enthusiastic over time. Image source: money.org Successful coin collectors have long studied the coins in their keep, and are aware of the education required before diving into the industry. Some of them collect as this was a hobby of their families for generations. Most of them have their own specialization and focus on a certain coinage. This directs their path in collecting a definite set. Wanting varying sets of coins could be too much of a folly and might lead to frustration.  Connoisseurship requires tons of patience. One cannot learn about numismatics overnight. Dedicating one’s time a...