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The Most Expensive Rococo Table

May 28, 2008 | Posted by Allison as The Most Expensive at 10:00 am | (2) Comments »

Developed in France in the 18th century, the Rococo  style preferred style over functionality, which is a philosophy I quite admire.

Let me now introduce you to the Tufft pier table, the most expensive Rococo table in the world.  Originally built for a general store owner, Thomas Tufft hand-carved this ornate desk in the last bits of the 18th century.

Back in January of 1990, the Tufft pier table sold at auction for an astounding $4.6 million, making this piece of art not only the most expensive Rococo table in the world, but the most expensive table period.

She’s a beauty, no?

The World’s Most Expensive Guitar Picks

May 27, 2008 | Posted by Allison as The Most Expensive at 10:00 am | Comments »

The world’s most expensive guitar picks are not crafted of gold or platinum, but of Gibeon meteorite.  Yep, said to be around 4 billion years old, the Gibeon meteorites were found in Namibia back in 1836.

While the sale & export of these precious meteorites was banned, pieces are still found on the market today, such as these beautiful guitar picks that have been made of the same Gibeon meteorite.  Notice the fascinating Widmanstatten lines that indicate their freezing journey through space.

Cost of these two babies?  $4,674. 

French Mastiff Is the Most Expensive Dog Breed

May 22, 2008 | Posted by Allison as The Most Expensive at 9:37 am | (4) Comments »

Ever wondered what the most expensive dog breed is?  Well, if it goes by weight, you should have thought that a French Mastiff the winner.

Originally bred for fighting & personal protection, the French Mastiff’s ancestry can be traced back to the Middle Ages.  The breed was known in France around the 14th century and was entered in its first show in 1863.

But what can you expect to pay for the most expensive dog breed around?  Try around $2300 for a puppy from a reputable breeder.  Ouch, how much are they at the pound?

The Most Expensive Philly Cheesesteak In the World

May 20, 2008 | Posted by Allison as The Most Expensive at 10:00 am | Comments »

How do you draw people to your restaurant?  Why, you up the price right on up to the most expensive option available.  The owner of Philly’s Barclay Prime Restaurant, Stephen Starr, has done just that.

To attract folks to his restaurant he has come up with the most expensive Philly cheesesteak in the world.  For $100 up too can enjoy Kobe beef, pricey Taleggio cheese, sautéed foie gras, caramelized onions, heirloom shaved tomatoes & shaved truffles.  Actually, it doesn’t sound all that bad, though I dunno about the $100 price tag.  You gonna get one, or two?

The Most Expensive Baseball Glove

April 21, 2008 | Posted by Allison as The Most Expensive at 10:37 am | (2) Comments »

In the realm of the most expensive items, you cannot forget America’s favorite pastime, baseball.

Rawlings has the honor of making the most expensive baseball glove out there, at a cost of $450.  Made from two layers of Italian leather, of course, this glove is comprised of several critical break points that allow the user to perform using uninhibited movements. 

The glove will also allow the wearer’s hand to instantly & naturally close around the ball.  But is that worth $450?  Yep, I’d have to agree it is.

Beatles’ That’ll Be The Day Is the Most Expensive Record In the World

April 17, 2008 | Posted by Allison as The Most Expensive at 10:00 am | Comments »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This morning I did some digging in order to find the most expensive record album in the world.  Apparently, you just can’t go anywhere without Paul McCartney showing up.

According to The Longest List, the Beatles’ That’ll Be The Day has been estimated in worth of $180,000.  Recorded in 1958 by the Quarry Men, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Colin Hanton & John Duff Lowe, That’ll Be The Day is the most expensive album in the world & you’re a luck duck if there’s one in your collection.

The World’s Most Expensive Camel

April 16, 2008 | Posted by Allison as The Most Expensive at 9:20 am | Comments »

Today do I have a doozie for you or what, I don’t even know if you’re prepared to experience what I have on offer.  OK, here we go, start bracing to be dazzled by the world’s most expensive…camel.  The World’s Most Expensive Camel?  Yes, the World’s Most Expensive Camel.

The Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashed Al-Maktoum, recently spent $2.72 million for a single female camel.  The purchase was part of a charity auction in the capital city of Abu Dhabi & is now the most expensive recorded camel transaction. 

Man, the Crown Prince of Dubai will buy anything.  Maybe I should sell him a llama for $2 million?

Top Ten Highest Paid Soccer (Football) Players In the World

April 15, 2008 | Posted by Allison as The Most Expensive, Tid Bits & News at 11:16 am | (51) Comments »

France Magazine has recently complied a list of the top ten highest paid soccer / football players in the world at large.  Guess you can’t guess who’s on top?  Let’s check it out:

1. David Beckham, $49.4 million

2. Ronaldinho, $38.4 million

3. Lionel Messi, $36.6 million

4. Cristiano Ronaldo, $31 million

5. Thierry Henry, $26.8 million 

6. John Terry, $22.16 million

7. Michael Ballack, $22 million

8. Ronaldo, $21.2 million

9. Kaka, $20.4 million

10. Steven Gerrard, $20 million

All I can think is that I should have done soccer rather than writing….

So, here’s a question, who do you think is the most overrated of these players?

The World’s Most Expensive Bikini

April 10, 2008 | Posted by Allison as The Most Expensive at 10:00 am | (1) Comment »

Ever wondered what the world’s most expensive bikini would be make out of?  Steel?  Gold?  Zombies?

None of the above, silly.  It’s diamonds, of course.  Designed Susan Rosen & Steinmetz Diamonds teamed up to make the most expensive bikini out there.

Featuring over 150 carats of D flawless diamonds, along with a 51 carat flawless pear shaped diamond; a 30 carat emerald cut diamond; two 15 carat round diamonds & a pair of eight pear shaped diamonds which were all set in platinum, this bikini was basically rock-solid.

The infamous bikini made its debut on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit edition back in 2005, with supermodel Molly Sims enjoying the shoot & suit of her life.

So, how much?  How about a $30 million swimsuit?! 

Stuart Phillips’ Most Expensive Haircut

April 9, 2008 | Posted by Allison as The Most Expensive at 10:00 am | (1) Comment »

So, how much are you paying for that monthly hairdo?  $50?  $100?  $200 even?  Well, what about upping that to, say, $16,000?

Hairstylist Stuart Phillips is currently the official stylist for the annual British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards.  His clients include Jean-Claude Van Damme & Ivana Trump, but Phillips recently gained more fame for being entered into the Guinness Book of World Records for the most expensive haircut ever.

Here’s the situation:  millionaire Beverley Lateo couldn’t go without her dear ole Stuart cutting her hair, even though she was in Italy.  So what did she do?  Of course, the lady paid a pretty pence for a first-class ticket from London to Italia.  Upon arrival, she was picked up by
limousine & taken directly to Phillips’ salon where she spent the whole long day.

Entire cost of the haircutting affair, $16,000.  So, umm, would you like a haircut or a, ummm, car?