The scroll seems to have been miniaturized in a very modern way yet the look is very antique, very old and very royal. The look and get up is inspired by a wrist watch with a strap to boot. Like someone commented that it looks like a contraption developed for James Bond (Though we are not sure if the next instalment of the franchise will be made or not). A scroll miniaturized, and you start thinking how it can be used in the contemporary world.... 

Delahaye USA is building cars that reflect the designs of a bygone era. These vintage car designs may look rather old school, but they are more beautiful than the cars that we see usually. The “Bella Figura” Bugnotti Coupe is inspired by 1937 Bugatti Type 57S and is also a tribute to Ettore Bugatti’s son, Jean. The car comes with a full scale carbon fibre body and they would also offer turnkey version of the coupe on a custom... 

If you were looking for an expensive wine that would suit your expensive tastes, you really should go ahead and get yourself the 50 Year Old Glenfiddich. The wine is 50 years old and was made for founder William Grant’s children. The unique spirit spent 50 years in 2 oak casks and an additional 6 months in an American oak barrel. It has a well balanced and sweet taste that would make your mouth water. The Glenfiddich costs $16,000 and... 

There is a strong chance that both the fans of taxidermy and those who are not might take a liking to what the Museum of Taxidermy has to offer. A new collection is up for viewing. This one consists of various stuffed animal hunting trophies that belonged to a 19th century Victorian adventurer. The animals are almost real, we mean, they seem …  Read More →

What could be called as an ironic twist of fate, the sign of Hollywood at the Hollywood hills, which have become a landmark in Los Angeles may soon be removed, if the City of Los Angeles does not find money to purchase the land it is installed upon. The land at Hollywood Hills on which it stands belongs to Chicago based investors who want to develop the hills as a luxury …  Read More →

What could be said of vintage cars, without mentioning their elegance and classical beauty? Well, perhaps that no car ever can match the beauty of an aged car, which only comes with several decades rolling by. A few days ago, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance took place at the Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island between the 12-14 March, 2010. The event saw more than 250 classic cars being exhibited and most of them are truly are. Mercedes Benz,... 

Silvano Vecchiato (a student of Annigoni) is well known for the painting “Madonna with Child and Landscape” of Vicenza and is one of the classics that you could come across. Now, Roberto Coin, the Italian jeweller who is called the Midas for he uses gold so much has used thousands of carats of sapphires blacks, diamonds, pearls, rubies, aquamarine, and other precious stones in order to create the painting. It was unveiled at the Verona luxury... 

You certainly would not spare $7000 to smoke a cigar, even if it was made from the finest and quality tobacco! What if it was once held by Sir Winston Churchill? Would you not like to own it? Let me assume a Yes? The cigar was tossed aside in a jiffy as Mr. Churchill had to attend an urgent meeting, in …  Read More →

Assembling debris and giving it any possible form, is it art? As it looks, it certainly is for Freidle and Ramirez, as they have completely justified it! The duo has designed a Hippo from a yard of waste and has classified it under ‘artwork’. I am sure, if Michelangelo were alive, he would have choked himself to death on seeing this art-piece. This art-piece is made from anything one can think of in a mechanic’s workshop! You name... 

Imagine this scenario: About 75 years ago, someone who had a car had to be rich. Moreover, they had to be really rich. If they had to have a Bugatti, that made them richer than one could imagine. Somehow, the guy who drove the Bugatti in Switzerland comes to realize that his date is not accepted in the conventional society of Europe. He nevertheless takes the date out in his Bugatti, and both the …  Read More →

Bonhams is a well known auctioneer and they deal with fine art and antiques. They have been around since 1793 and this time around, the General Election phoney war will allow them to create a buzz about British political history. Thus, there is going to be a lot of interesting stuff that would be auctioned off. Famous street sign among lots in annual Gentleman’s Library sale includes a 19th century Downing Street road sign. Downing Street... 

The Liberty Head Nickel coin, which is one of the rarest and oldest surviving pieces of currency has reportedly fetched as astounding $3.7 million in an public auction conducted in Florida. This gorgeous 1913 economic relic was also con owned by an Egyptian king, Farouk, and was later featured in a famous U.S. TV detective series, Hawaii Five-O. The Liberty head nickel is also famous for its nickname as the Mona Lisa of rare coins and till date... 

John Keats introduced us to the ‘truth’ connection with ‘beauty’. And here we are in the second decade of the 21st century looking at The Spirit of Beauty. This one can be seen at the Moris Art Center Gallery showcasing over 100 years of creative jewelry. Each of these pieces flaunts precious stones by Van Cleef & Arpels. In fact, …  Read More →

Steam engines are part of our heritage and they signified the end of the romantic age and the beginning of the Industrial age. In fact, the romantic age in literature was prompted because of the chugging trains and the steam vapour that they left behind all over the picturesque country side of England. Steam Engines were thought to be ugly and people felt they defaced the beauty of England. However, now we know that they look much more beautiful... 

1963 Aston Martin DB4 GT is a very rare alloy-bodied car which is up for sale at the very esteemed RM Auctions’ Automobiles of Arizona event. Let us give you some dope on this luxury car. A vintage beauty, the 1963 DB4 is one of the 75 ever built on the face of the earth. In fact, this little fact makes its estimated worth close to $1 million. Come January 21 and the bidding will begin at the venue, Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix....