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What was the Arts and Crafts movement?

What was the Arts and Crafts movement?

Apr 22, 2024
Category: Antiques
How much do you know about the Arts and Crafts Movement? Our latest guide looks at its origins and the designers associated with it.
Spotlight on diamond jewellery, the birthstone for April

Spotlight on diamond jewellery, the birthstone for April

Apr 8, 2024
Category: Antiques
A girl’s best friend since 1949, diamonds are the birthstone for April. Here, we shine a light on antique diamond jewellery and tell you everything you need to know.
Decorative antiques in modern homes

Decorative antiques in modern homes

Mar 26, 2024
Category: Antiques
A guide to incorporating decorative antiques into a modern home while still maintaining a contemporary feel.
How to clean antique brass

How to clean antique brass

Feb 15, 2024
Category: Antiques
How can you achieve that highly polished look of antique horse brasses found in country pubs, and, even more than that, should you clean antique brass? Our latest blog post tells you how to clean antique brass.
How to date an antique chair: an antique dealer’s guide

How to date an antique chair: an antique dealer’s guide

Jan 23, 2024
Category: Antiques
Determining the age of an antique chair requires skill and expertise. Here, our dealers share their tips to help you date your antique chairs.
Antique gift ideas across the years

Antique gift ideas across the years

Dec 15, 2023
Category: Antiques
Individual and unique antique gifts will hold their value and bring pleasure and happy memories to the recipient for years to come. Here are our top antique Christmas gift ideas.
Antique dining tables in the 21st century home

Antique dining tables in the 21st century home

Nov 20, 2023
Category: Antiques
For many people, the thought of using antique tables in a modern home is daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Our latest guide shows you how to incorporate antique tables into a 21st century setting.
November birthstones blog post

Spotlight on antique birthstones – Topaz and citrine November birthstones

Nov 14, 2023
Category: Antiques
November is another month that benefits from two birthstones, and our latest antique birthstone guide takes a close look at both.
A guide to art deco

Aesthetic movements – what was the Art Deco movement?

Nov 8, 2023
Category: Antiques
Associated with the 1920s and 30s, the Art Deco movement has been in and out of favour over the years. Here, we take a deep dive into this wonderfully flamboyant period.
A guide to vintage rugs

A guide to vintage rugs

Oct 16, 2023
Category: Antiques
The perfect way to add texture and colour to a room, vintage rugs are as varied as they are beautiful, and in our latest guide we look at characteristics, identification, cleaning and restoration.

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