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#collecting

The organisation's first volume was published on August 27 1955 and sparked worldwide curiosity about record-breaking achievements. The inspiration for the book came from a debate at a shooting party in the early 1950s in County Wexford, Ireland, which was attended by Sir Hugh Beaver, the then-managing director of the Guinness Brewery. He and his hosts debated the question of the fastest game bird in Europe but failed to find an answer in any reference book.

It looked like a ship's wheel, a kitschy bit of decor you might see at a nautically themed bar. But he was drawn to it because of its maker. Timepieces from Chelsea Clock Co. were renowned for their design and precision. The company's clocks could once be found on Navy battleships during World War II, and adorned mantels, walls and desks at the White House for presidents ranging from Dwight Eisenhower to Joe Biden.

The series sees Sam curate this mass of "unlikely" objects into colour coordinated collections, which are then photographed individually before being stitched together to create one very satisfying artwork. He's done orange, mint green, red, green and pink, but it's not just about the colour - it's about bringing out the unique characteristics and charm of each of the everyday objects.

"He'll go and watch videos of these players," David says, "like 'Best Plays of Ken Griffey Jr. Ever.' Just introducing him to those old players from my childhood is more important than finding a Griffey Star Rubies. It's him getting to know the players that I used to know and love."

The Encyclopaedic Whisky Collection is a remarkable assortment assembled over 20 years, capturing the essence of Scotch whisky and its evolution.

" Vincent is a pivotal figure in my life and career. My journey with art has always been intertwined with his influence, and acquiring this piece is a realization of a lifelong dream. I hope this can inspire more collectors in Korea to share their passion for art."