Introduced in January 2022, a new digital certification service addresses the complexity and expense of authenticating historic and collectable objects. The service provides a cataloguing system that records items in a register where immutability of registered objects serves as the foundation. Using this technology, collectors can obtain a certification that guarantees the uniqueness and authenticity of their objects.
How the Technology Works
The system connects digital certification through NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, allowing physical items to be linked directly to their digital records. This technology is particularly suited to collectors of objects from the Art Nouveau, Liberty, and Art Deco periods. The service enables comprehensive cataloguing and digital certification of postcards and posters within a collection. For clothing from these periods, the system creates both a certification and a dedicated archive. Garments can be fitted with discrete, invisible NFC tags that connect directly to their digital certification.
Addressing Authentication Challenges
Certification of historic and collectable objects has traditionally been complex and costly. This technological solution streamlines the process by creating an immutable record of items and their provenance, reducing the burden on collectors who wish to authenticate and preserve their collections.
Frequently asked questions
What types of items can be catalogued and certified?
The service is recommended for collectors of objects from Art Nouveau, Liberty, and Art Deco periods, including postcards, posters, and period clothing.
How does the NFC technology connect to the digital certificate?
Items are fitted with invisible, discrete NFC tags that link directly to their digital certification records, allowing instant access to authenticity information.
What makes the registration immutable?
The system uses technology that ensures registered objects cannot be modified, providing a permanent and trustworthy record of each item’s authenticity and provenance.