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Antique furniture wood: an antique dealer’s guide

Apr 15, 2024

Categories: Guides, Victorian furniture, Furniture, 19th-Century Furniture, Oak Furniture, Pine furniture

From the mahogany pieces so beloved in the Georgian era, to the clean, teak lines of mid-century furniture, period furniture is made from a variety of woods. Here, we look at the most popular.

Spotlight on diamond jewellery, the birthstone for April

Apr 8, 2024

Categories: Antiques, Buying Tips, Jewellery

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

Mar 26, 2024

Categories: Antiques, Guides, Ornaments

A guide to incorporating decorative antiques into a modern home while still maintaining a contemporary feel.

What is vintage clothing?

Mar 18, 2024

Categories: Buying Tips, Guides

The unsustainability of the fast fashion industry has increased the demand for vintage clothes. Our in-depth guide looks into the world of vintage clothing to discover exactly what it is, and the benefits of wearing it.

Spotlight on antique birthstones – Aquamarine and bloodstone for March

Mar 8, 2024

Category: Jewellery

Do you prefer aquamarine or bloodstone? If you have a March birthday, you can take your pick of both the birthstones for this month.

How to identify 20th century ceramics: an antique dealer’s guide

Feb 23, 2024

Categories: Guides, China, Porcelain

20th century ceramics is a highly popular area of collectables for the novice and the experienced collector alike. Our latest guide looks at how to identify it, and what to look for.

How to clean antique brass

Feb 15, 2024

Categories: Antiques, Guides, cleaning

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.