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How to spot an antique

How to spot an antique

Aug 20, 2019
Category: Buying Tips
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.
Antique maps and globes at Hemswell Antique Centres

Antique maps and globes: a buyer's guide

Jul 1, 2019
Category: Buying Tips
The diverse and fascinating nature of antique globes and maps make them items close to a collector’s heart. Add craftsmanship and ingenuity to the mix and they become rewarding investments...
Antique jugs and decanters at Hemswell Antique Centres

A guide to: Antique jugs and decanters

Jun 19, 2019
Category: Buying Tips
From budget to big bucks, the value of antique jugs varies widely. As always, it comes down to a number of factors, such as quality, age, maker and design. Identifying these qualities of antique jugs can help you understand the worth of a piece.
Antique shelves and racks at Hemswell Antique Centres

A closer look at: Antique shelves and racks

May 28, 2019
Category: Buying Tips
Etageres, canterburies, perches? Antique shelves and racks come in many unusual names. We’re here to help you make sense of them.
Where to find the best antique bookcases for sale

Where to find the best antique bookcases for sale

May 21, 2019
Category: Buying Tips
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
Category: Buying Tips
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
Category: Buying Tips
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
Category: Buying Tips
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.
A collector's guide to antique signs at Hemswell Antique Centres

A collector's guide to antique signs

Apr 8, 2019
Category: Buying Tips
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.
Five tips for buying antique doors

Five tips for buying antique doors

Mar 14, 2019
Category: Buying Tips
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.

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