A guide to 18th-century antique walnut furniture
Though its era spanned only a few decades, The Age of Walnut was responsible for some of the best 18th-century furniture, writes antiques expert May
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Top 10 tips for making money from vintage toys and memorabilia
Get set to raid your attic and clear out your cupboards, vintage toys and memorabilia are coveted by collectors, so
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Guide to collecting miniature portraits
With the National Portrait Gallery’s ongoing exhibition of the work of Nicholas Hilliard (1547-1619) and Isaac Oliver (c.1565-1617), collecting miniatures
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Antiques Trade Talks – Karen Dalmeny
Karen Dalmeny is a familiar face on the antiques fairs circuit, including regular stints at Sunbury Antiques Market at Kempton
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TV antiques expert backs green antiques
Antiques expert and TV presenter David Harper, a familiar face on Bargain Hunt, Antiques Road Trip and Flog It!, is calling
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Guide to 20th-century Chinese Ink Paintings
There are many 20th-century Chinese paintings circulating in the UK and beyond, but the difficulty lies in distinguishing those worth tens of thousands of
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Ultimate guide to buying antique diamond jewellery
As demand for the world’s most valuable gem continues to grow, now is the time to invest in antique diamond
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Experts Choice – the best Antique Clocks
With their exquisite design and intricate craftsmanship, we asked seven horological experts to take some time out and tell us which
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Take a chair – the power of classic chair design
What you are sitting on says a lot about you. From the utilitarian school bench, to Sir Alan Sugar’s boardroom
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Meet Mark Goodger of Hampton Antiques
Mark Goodger runs Hampton Antiques, specialising in antiques and accessories, ranging from rare 18th-century tea caddies to iconic 20th-century decanters.
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