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Is it legal to sell antique ivory

Is it legal to sell antique ivory?

May 23, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Guides
How can we help protect elephants from extinction? Is it legal to sell antique ivory in any shape or form? And what does it mean for business? Here’s what you need to know about the Government’s ivory ban.
Where to find the best antique bookcases for sale

Where to find the best antique bookcases for sale

May 21, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Buying Tips, Guides, Victorian furniture
From antique small bookcases to grand Queen Annes, here are the most notable antique bookcases for sale, including how to spot an imposter.
A collector’s guide to militaria: Antique guns at Hemswell Antiques

A collector’s guide to militaria: Antique guns

May 1, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Buying Tips, Guides
In this guide we’re going to look closely at firearms. If you’re fretting over the old “when is a gun considered an antique?” debate or simply wanting to wise up on your weapons, read on for an in-depth dive into the niche.
Antique games and vintage toys at Hemswell Antique Centres

Can you make a monopoly collecting antique games and vintage toys?

Apr 23, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Buying Tips, Guides, Vintage
From humble building blocks and fantastical antique rocking horses to board games and Modelled Miniatures, antiques in this particular category are bursting with enchantment. Here’s what collectors need to know...
A first-timer's guide to antiques fairs

A first-timer's guide to antiques fairs

Apr 10, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Buying Tips, Guides
From Lincoln to Newark to Peterborough, April is a brilliant month for antiques fairs in the UK. Here’s how to make the most of them.
How to become an antique dealer at Hemswell Antique Centres

How to become an antique dealer

Apr 8, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Guides
The antique market is a lucrative business that trades efficiently in history and nostalgia but where do you start on your path to becoming an antique dealer? From the dos and don’ts to the hows and the whos - read this guide.
A collector's guide to antique signs at Hemswell Antique Centres

A collector's guide to antique signs

Apr 8, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Buying Tips, Guides
Why collect antique signs? There are many reasons behind their popularity. There’s something about an old Campbell’s Soup sign that fills a room with nostalgic charm, delivering a flavour of life in the past.
How to stage an antique pitch

How to stage an antique pitch

Apr 8, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Guides
Whether you’re renting space at an antiques centre or setting up a stall at a fair, make a lasting impression and shift more stock with these tried-and-tested tips...
Five tips for buying antique doors

Five tips for buying antique doors

Mar 14, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Buying Tips, Guides
Whether you’re upgrading your home’s main entrance or filling an interior frame with an old-world piece, antique doors are simple updates that can add depths of charm.
A guide to Antique rugs form Hemswell Antiques

A guide to: Antique rugs

Mar 12, 2019
Categories: Antiques, Buying Tips, Guides
Whether you’re scouting down a travel trophy in the former Persia or bidding on antique rugs for sale in an old Blighty auction, it helps to know the basic forms, origins and styles. Read our guide to antique rugs.

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