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A guide to affordable antique Christmas gifts

Nov 29, 2022
Category: Guides
Today, antique gifts do not have to be out of reach, and our latest guide has lots of inspiration for affordable Christmas gifts for all the family.

A guide to collecting fossils

Nov 7, 2022
Category: Guides
Whether you are an enthusiastic beachcomber looking for fossils or an experienced collector, our guide to collecting these prehistoric remains has lots of great information.

How to clean antique silver

Oct 12, 2022
Category: Guides
With so much conflicting advice available online about how to clean antique silver, our experts take a look at exactly how to care for vintage and antique silver pieces from antique jewellery to antique silver teapots.

What are the most collectable antique toys and games?

Sep 21, 2022
Category: Guides
Our fondness for, and attachment to, vintage toys is inextricably linked to the connection they help us make with our childhoods. Here, we examine the most collectable toys from the last 100 years.

From Lalique to Whitefriars: why 20th century glass is so important

Aug 30, 2022
Category: Guides
20th century glass is vibrant and beautiful but which manufacturers are sought after? We run through the names to look out for and explain why this art form is so important.

What to wear at The Goodwood Revival

Aug 9, 2022
Category: Guides
With the sartorially elegant Goodwood Revival just around the corner, we look at how to dress to embrace the glamour of a bygone era.

A guide to C20th industrial furniture

Jul 11, 2022
Category: Guides
With roots in the factories and industrial spaces of the early 20th century, industrial furniture is still hugely popular today. Our guide explains what it is and how you can achieve the look in your home.

5 of the most popular antique boxes to collect

Jun 27, 2022
Category: Guides
Antique boxes come in all shapes and sizes (literally), from writing and pill boxes, to sewing and trinket boxes. We explore some of the more popular styles of antique box.

A buyer’s guide to identifying antique dressing tables

Jun 6, 2022
Category: Guides
An antique dressing table has stood the test of time but how do you know if your dressing table is antique and what should you look for when buying one? Our guide has all the answers.

How to clean antique brass lighting – our 5 top tips

May 16, 2022
Category: Guides
The rise in popularity of brass and copper interior accessories has led to a renewed demand for antique brass lighting. But should you clean it, and if so, how? We explain all.

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