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The only way is oak: Two furniture makers that will make you money

Oct 16, 2019
Category: Antiques
Nothing is quite as British as oak. It’s a national symbol of Blighty’s strength, power and resilience. Thanks to its remarkable durability, many of the latter are still around today.
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How to transform your home with antique tiles

Oct 11, 2019
Category: Antiques
From the hallway to the bathroom, antique tiles can breathe new life into any space. Tiles have been a thing for thousands of years, since the Industrial Revolution allowed homeowners of Victorian England to tile their floors inexpensively.
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Creating a dream office space with antique library furniture

Oct 2, 2019
Category: Antiques
We may no longer have libraries in our homes - those special high-ceilinged rooms adorned with imaginative antique library bookcases. But that doesn’t mean you can’t inject this 18th and 19th-century flair into modern office spaces.
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Understanding: Antique telescopes and microscopes

Sep 23, 2019
Category: Antiques
From scientists to sailors, magnifying instruments have aided the crafts and lives of many. Technical brilliance combined with beautiful decoration make them a collector's dream.
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The wonderful world of kitchenalia & domestic antiques

Sep 20, 2019
Category: Antiques
Love the past but can't afford its fine furniture or precious wares? Then delight the array of curious goods found in old kitchens. Many everyday items from the Victorian era can be picked up on a budget - still attractive and even usable.
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How to value antique books for buying or selling

Sep 17, 2019
Category: Antiques
There's something beautiful about antique books, particularly in the age of the internet. They don’t just contain stories within their pages - it’s also the travelling they’ve done, the people they’ve been gifted to, the wars they’ve survived and the lives they’ve changed that make them a little bit magic.
Treen antiques: What are they and where can I find them?

Treen antiques: What are they and where can I find them?

Sep 17, 2019
Category: Antiques
Before mass-production revolutionised the world of ceramics, wooden household items and utensils such as spoons, bowls and places were handmade for poorer homes. Collectively, these items are labelled as antique treen - the word ‘treen’ literally meaning ‘of a tree’.
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Edwardian bookcases & beyond: why brown furniture is bank on-trend

Aug 28, 2019
Category: Antiques
Flatpacks have had their heyday - homemakers, collectors and taste setters yearn for the individual craftsmanship and centuries-old hardiness that comes with furniture from the past. Today, we’re heralding the return of brown furniture - from antique walnut desks to oak Edwardian bookcases.
How to spot an antique

How to spot an antique

Aug 28, 2019
Category: Antiques
Part of the pleasure of collecting is knowing how to spot an antique. The surge of joy as you turn over a treasure to find a rare maker’s mark, the pure happiness of trawling a good antique’s centre.
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How to sell antique dolls

Aug 28, 2019
Category: Antiques
This guide will show you sought-after examples, as well as where and how to sell antique dolls for profit.

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