Guide to Victorian Christmas cards
Technological advances in printing made Victorian Christmas cards tiny gems of design, we explore the history of the Christmas communiqué and how they
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Meet the Chair and Director of CADA
The Cotswolds Art and Antique Dealers’ Association is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, and looking forward to CADA Art &
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Antiques and Interior Design – Buying Trends for 2019
While 2018 may have still seen plenty of interest in Scandi schemes, minimalism reached its zenith to be replaced by
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Is antique collecting highly addictive?
Encompassing the thrill of the chase and all the excitement of unearthing a long-lost treasure, is it any wonder that
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Guide to Collecting Human Hair
Did you know you can own hair from famous historical figures, including Charles I, Lord Nelson, Napoleon, Elvis, Neil Armstrong and David Bowie?
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Jean Lurçat ceramics are in demand
With Picasso ceramics soaring out of the price range of most collectors, work by his contemporary Jean Lurçat is eminently
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Guide to Collecting Japanese Art
Although much is written on the buoyancy of the Chinese art market, a quieter revolution is taking place in the
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Is haggling for bargains destroying the antiques trade?
Christmas is the season of contrasts. Overwhelmed with largesse in the run up to the big day, as soon as Boxing Day rolls in,
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How to care for your silver collection
Understanding silver is half the battle of taking care of it, writes heritage conservator George Monger How to care for your silver
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Why now’s the time to buy period oak
Period oak picking up After some years in the doldrums, early oak is starting to pick up. While rare, quirky, high-end pieces
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