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A collector's guide to antique drinking glasses

A collector's guide to antique drinking glasses

Feb 15, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Guides
The Englishman was first to produce clear lead crystal glassware on an industrial scale, vastly improving the process of adding lead oxide to glass in 1674. A glass revolution was started and the first goblet to sit on the shelves of antique drinks cabinets across the country was developed - the baluster.
What is antique silver worth? How to identify antique silverware for sales

What is antique silver worth? How to identify antique silverware for sales

Feb 4, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Guides
Antique silver is one of the most versatile and glamorous of all precious metals. From teapots to trinkets, antique silver candlesticks to antique silver cutlery, these gleaming pieces combine strength and intricate design to create objects of real beauty. Yet despite their opulence, many silver antiques can be bought for bargain prices.
What is antique and what is vintage?

What is antique and what is vintage?

Jan 22, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Guides, Trends, Vintage
With changing tastes and new interior trends, investing in forever-pieces is on the up. But exactly what is antique? How old is antique? And what is the difference between vintage and antique? Read on...
Antique desks at Hemswell Antique Centres

Antique desks: how to choose the right one

Jan 10, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Buying Tips, Guides, Furniture, Trends
From drums to Davenports, antique desks are as widely varied as the writers who’ve sat at them. While their original purpose was to provide a stable surface for old-fashioned artistry and literacy, they’re now well-coveted pieces for modern homes and offices.
How to reupholster an antique chair

How to reupholster an antique chair

Jan 7, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Guides, Furniture
You don’t have to be a sewing expert to learn how to reupholster an antique chair. Whether you’re jazzing up a family heirloom or giving an auction find a little TLC to sell on, upholstery can be rewarding in many ways.
More than old relics: What is the future of antiques?

More than old relics: What is the future of antiques?

Jan 2, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Buying Tips, Guides, Furniture, Trends
Recessions will come and go, tastes will change and buying habits will fluctuate. Among it all, antiques will continue to thrive. From the rise of the online antique store to shifts in interiors, dealers and collectors are stepping into the future to adapt to a more digital world. But can new-age portals ever replicate the euphoria of an in-store trawl?
Antique chairs at Hemswell Antique Centres

A guide to: Antique chairs

Dec 21, 2018
Categories: Antiques, Guides, Furniture
Generations of owners have left their mark on antique chairs. It all adds depth and character - that heavily prized patina - which simply cannot be replicated by even the priciest modern counterparts.
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The Joy of Antique Cabinets & How to Spot a Valuable Example

Nov 28, 2018
Categories: Antiques, Buying Tips, Guides, Victorian furniture, Furniture, 19th-Century Furniture
Our ancestors storage and display needs were always met with grandeur. Despite being some of the most expensive furniture ever made, many antique cabinets can be found at affordable prices. Wonderfully varied, you could land upon chunky antique shop display cabinets at an auction one day followed by a slinky pair of antique bedside cabinets the next.
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Antique tables: A buyer’s guide

Nov 29, 2018
Categories: Antiques, Buying Tips, Guides, Victorian furniture, Furniture, 19th-Century Furniture
From portable pieces to hefty dining tables, antique tables are wildly varied in style, quality, colour and size. Which also means they come with a range of price tags. Whatever your budget, you’ll be able to find antique tables for sale at fair values at Hemswell - the largest antiques centre in Europe. But first, you’ll want a good idea of what you’re looking for. Get to know your antique tables with our handy guide.
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Four old-world pieces that instantly give a room character

Nov 27, 2018
Categories: Antiques, Buying Tips, Guides, Trends
There’s a timeless quality to antique furniture that makes it truly covetable in modern spaces. From the extravagant to the elegant, pieces throughout the centuries continue to delight designers and breathe unique life into interiors.

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