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Is antique art a good investment?

Is antique art a good investment?

Sep 21, 2023
Category: Art
Investing in antique art for financial reward does not guarantee a good return on your money. In this guide we look at the pros and cons of investing in antique art.
Spotlight on antique birthstones – Sapphire September birthstone

Spotlight on antique birthstones – Sapphire September birthstone

Sep 20, 2023
Categories: Guides, Jewellery
In the first of our new, monthly series on antique birthstones, we focus on the sapphire, the birthstone for September.
A guide to antique watches and vintage watches

A guide to antique watches and vintage watches

Aug 29, 2023
Categories: Antiques, Jewellery
Our latest guide looks at the difference between vintage and antique watches and tells you what to look for when buying and which brands to keep an eye on!
What to look for in antique and vintage glassware

What to look for in antique and vintage glassware

Aug 16, 2023
Categories: Antiques, Buying Tips, Guides, Glassware
Glass antiques and vintage glassware will add elegance and beauty to any setting and have an enduring quality that never dates. Our latest guide tells you what to look for in this beautiful area of collectables.
How to buy antiques as gifts

How to buy antiques as gifts

Aug 11, 2023
Categories: Antiques, Gifts
Our guide to choosing the perfect antique gift will show you that gifting antiques does not have to be as difficult as you think (or as expensive) and the recipient doesn't have to be a collector or an expert!
20th century ceramics: an antique dealer’s guide

20th century ceramics: an antique dealer’s guide

Jul 24, 2023
Categories: Antiques, Ornaments
The latest in our series of antique dealer’s guides looks at 20th century ceramics and examines studio ceramics as well as 20th century ceramic artists and pottery factories.
Nostalgic summer memories

Nostalgic summer memories

Jul 17, 2023
Categories: Antiques, Trends
As summer is now fully under way, we take a nostalgic look back at holidays from the past and examine the triggers that can transport us in the blink of an eye.
Retro and vintage clothing – what’s the difference

Retro and vintage clothing – what’s the difference?

Jul 10, 2023
Category: Vintage
We use the terms ‘vintage’ and ‘retro’ interchangeably when we talk about clothes, but what do they each mean? Our guide examines the difference between vintage and retro clothing and why it’s so popular.

5 reasons to buy antique jewellery and gold

Jun 28, 2023
Category: Jewellery
Popular with collectors of all ages, antique jewellery and antique gold has a universal appeal. Here, we look at why it’s a great investment!

Antique mantel clocks: an antique dealer's guide

Jun 5, 2023
Categories: Antiques, Guides
Our latest expert guide looks at that most enduring type of clock, the antique mantel clock.

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