Chinese reign marks – a guide to identification
Specialist Kate Hunt, from Christie’s Chinese works of art department, reveals all you need to know about demystifying Chinese reign
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Time for Tea Caddies
The decorative appeal of tea caddies is vast and, with a large number of survivors, they exist in sufficient quantities
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Art Deco – a guide to the designs and makers
A century on from the birth of art deco in Paris in 1925 Joy McCall looks back at one of
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Tennis memorabilia’s net worth
Tennis memorabilia is yet to reach the heady heights of football, golf, or even baseball, which means right now it
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Women’s world – six female artists at the National Trust
From unknown amateurs to lauded professionals, a new book highlights six centuries of women’s art, with numerous pieces on show
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Cartier – jeweller of kings
The first exhibition in 30 years dedicated to the legendary French maker Cartier continues at the V&A this month. But
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Archibald Knox – a life of design
A recent exhibition of work by Archibald Knox at the Manx Museum put the under-appreciated polymath – responsible for some
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Fabergé Cigarette Case lights up sale
Well-known antiques expert and consultant Eric Knowles is blown away by a silver-gilt enamel cigarette case by one of Fabergé’s
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When should you restore a vintage watch?
When Should You Restore A Vintage Watch? Among vintage watch enthusiasts, few questions generate more spirited debate than whether or
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Should Antique Pocket Watches Feature in Your Collection?
Should Pocket Watches feature in your Collection? If Erivan Haub’s extensive pocket watch collection is anything to go by, collecting
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