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COVID-19 Customer Announcement

Mar 18, 2020
Categories: News, Buying Tips, Guides
The health and safety of our customers and employees is our top priority. We are closely monitoring developments of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and are following guidelines from the government and relevant health authorities.
Cupboard collectables - A guide to antique bowls, mugs and cups

Cupboard collectables: A guide to antique bowls, mugs and cups

Mar 16, 2020
Categories: Antiques, China, Porcelain, Silver
The phenomenal variety of antique bowls, mugs and cups - combined with their practical uses and easy-to-store nature - makes them extremely appealing items to collect. From deep cut-glass dishes to antique silver cups, here are the most collectable and where to find them.
A closer look at: Antique stools

A closer look at: Antique stools

Mar 10, 2020
Categories: Antiques, Guides, Victorian furniture, Furniture
Antique stools are probably one of the oldest types of seating, standing the test of time for thousands of years. With so many varying in style, maker, purpose, quality and value, learning to identify specific types of antique stools will make sure you only invest in quality.
How to restore antique wood furniture

How to restore antique wood furniture

Mar 3, 2020
Categories: Antiques, Guides, cleaning, Restoring
No matter how handy you are, never be overhasty when it comes to restoring antique furniture. Knowing how to recover an antique chair from centuries of neglect, or how to remove water stains from antique wood furniture that’s been left in a garage for decades, needs a certain level of research.
How to price antique wares

How to price antique wares

Feb 11, 2020
Categories: Antiques, Guides, Furniture, China
It's brilliant finding a bargain yourself, but no dealer wants to undercharge on their stock. Knowing how to price antique goods comes naturally to the experienced eye.
How to sell small miscellaneous antiques

How to sell small miscellaneous antiques

Feb 7, 2020
Category: Antiques
Any collector knows that face. The face of your other half, as you excitedly shift more miscellaneous antiques into the home or storage space.
How to start your own antique business successfully

How to start your own antique business successfully

Jan 29, 2020
Category: Guides
The decision to learn how to start your own antique business is an exciting one. And now has never been a better time - we’re in the Roaring Twenties once again, after all.

Gild standard: Decorating with antique photo frames

Jan 2, 2020
Categories: Antiques, Guides, Trends, Photographs, Art, Frames
When photography became all the rage at the end of the 19th century, so did antique photo frames. Is there anything more precious than those small, beautifully crafted objects of virtue?

Antique wine glasses & decanters: How to toast the New Year in style

Dec 19, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Buying Tips, Guides, Glassware
Whether you're planning an elegant English-style party or a Mad-Men-themed vintage bash, antique wine glasses can be a charming touch to your New Year's toast.

Christmas gift ideas for antique lovers

Dec 19, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Buying Tips, Jewellery, Gifts, Christmas, Art
Christmas gifts for antique lovers can be hard to source. Most antiquarians have distinctly unique tastes - and their homes are curated to express it. But that doesn’t mean you should just abandon all hope and buy them another pair of socks.

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