Is antique a dirty word?
While imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, it’s time for the antiques industry to close ranks against the
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Antiques Trade Talks – The Urban Vintage Affair
Tash Francis of The Urban Vintage Affair has been passionate about antiques since childhood, and launched her antiques and lifestyle
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UK’s weirdest museums are oddly inspirational
Keeping youngsters entertained during the summer holidays can always be something of a challenge, so collecting expert Paul Fraser presents seven
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Antiques Roadshow’s Marc Allum on his love for classic cars
Antiques Roadshow’s Marc Allum is never happier than when he’s under the bonnet of a classic car. And with the warm
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Collecting luxury handbags – everything you need to know
Handbag expert Charlotte Rogers, the latest specialist to join the auction house The Pedestal, has been collecting luxury handbags since school. We caught up
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Buying an antique Swedish Mora clock – the essential guide to read
A million miles away from its British counterpart the austere longcase, an antique Swedish Mora clock is a fun addition
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What’s the most expensive football memorabilia?
The most expensive piece of football memorabilia has been revealed as a Victorian football rulebook that topped the list at
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Ultimate guide to collecting World Cup memorabilia
With the action hotting up in Russia, the eyes of the world are focused on the sport of football, simultaneously
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Discover The Glasgow School’s unsung heroes
If you thought the highly distinctive and world-recognised style of the Glasgow School began and ended with Charles Rennie Mackintosh, think again! To mark Mackintosh’s 150th anniversary, we explore other unsung designers to look out for
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Guide to collecting scrimshaw
While today we are most likely to proffer a bunch of roses or box of chocolates as a token of
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