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A guide to antique watches and vintage watches

A guide to antique watches and vintage watches

Our latest guide looks at the difference between vintage and antique watches and tells you what to look for when buying and which brands to keep an eye on!
What to look for in antique and vintage glassware

What to look for in antique and vintage glassware

Glass antiques and vintage glassware will add elegance and beauty to any setting and have an enduring quality that never dates. Our latest guide tells you what to look for in this beautiful area of collectables.
How to buy antiques as gifts

How to buy antiques as gifts

Our guide to choosing the perfect antique gift will show you that gifting antiques does not have to be as difficult as you think (or as expensive) and the recipient doesn't have to be a collector or an expert!
20th century ceramics: an antique dealer’s guide

20th century ceramics: an antique dealer’s guide

The latest in our series of antique dealer’s guides looks at 20th century ceramics and examines studio ceramics as well as 20th century ceramic artists and pottery factories.
Nostalgic summer memories

Nostalgic summer memories

As summer is now fully under way, we take a nostalgic look back at holidays from the past and examine the triggers that can transport us in the blink of an eye.

Antique mantel clocks: an antique dealer's guide

Our latest expert guide looks at that most enduring type of clock, the antique mantel clock.
How do I know if my mirror is antique

How do I know if my mirror is antique?

Our latest guide looks at the characteristics of an antique mirror and how to recognise a fake.
Buying antiques for Father’s Day

Buying antiques for Father’s Day

With Father’s Day just around the corner, here is our round up of antique gifts for the father figure in your life.
Using antiques for the garden

How to decorate the garden with antiques

Add architectural drama to a period property by decorating the garden with antiques. We show you how.
a guide to antique lighting

A guide to antique lighting

Representing a wide and varied area of collectables, antique lighting can be challenging for the novice collector. Our guide will help you to navigate this fascinating area of antiques.