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How to care for antique and period furniture

Jul 22, 2024

Categories: Antiques, Victorian furniture, Furniture, 19th-Century Furniture, cleaning

Our latest how-to guide shows you the best way to care for your antique and period furniture pieces, to prolong their life and protect your investment.

Antique lighting: an antique dealer’s guide

Jul 15, 2024

Categories: Antiques, Guides, cleaning

Our latest guide to antique lighting explains the different types of light available and how to date them. Plus, we look at maintenance and cleaning tips.

Spotlight on ruby birthstone jewellery for July

Jul 4, 2024

Categories: Antiques, Jewellery

A guide to the passionately coloured ruby, one of the four most precious stones on earth and the birthstone for July babies.

What is antique glass?

Jun 24, 2024

Category: Glassware

Beautiful and fragile, antique glass is an area of collectables that encompasses something for everyone, at every price point. Our latest guide tells you what to look for.

Antique copper kitchenalia: an antique dealer’s guide

Jun 18, 2024

Categories: Antiques, Kitchenalia

A guide to highly collectable copper kitchenalia and cookware, and how to use it in today’s modern homes.

Spotlight on antique birthstones – June

Jun 4, 2024

Categories: Guides, Jewellery

June babies, like those born in December, are lucky enough to have the pick of three birthstones for their birth month. Here, we look at pearls, alexandrite and moonstone.

D-Day 80 - remembering the D-Day Landings

May 29, 2024

Categories: News, Militaria

June 6th 2024 will mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied Forces landing on the beaches of Normandy, during World War II. Here we remember the brave efforts of all involved.

A beginner’s guide to collecting antique ceramics

May 22, 2024

Categories: Antiques, China, Porcelain

People have been collecting antiques for hundreds of years and many blog posts have been written for the more experienced collector. But if you are starting out on your journey, this beginner’s guide to collecting antique ceramics will help.

How to clean antiques

May 13, 2024

Categories: Guides, Furniture, Jewellery, cleaning, Frames

How to clean antiques will depend on what type of antiques you have. Here, we look at popular collectables and examine the ways to keep them looking their best.

Spotlight on emerald jewellery, the birthstone for May

May 2, 2024

Categories: Antiques, Guides, Jewellery

The four most precious gemstones in the world are considered to be diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Emerald birthstone jewellery is perfect for May birthdays. Here, we take a closer look.

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