1.   His collection spans the period of the Bolshevik Revolution, the world wars, the Cold War period and the breakup of the Soviet Union.

2.   Inside, the collection spans everything from Egyptian statuary to Greek ceramics to Native American headdress.

3.   Its eclectic merchandise collection spans antiques, reproductions and new items.

4.   The collection spanned three centuries of European clock making in which the artistry of the cabinetry and the inner workings were equally valued.