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Antiques News UK

Antiques & Homes Etsy Shop – Our Online Store Is Now Open

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Antiques & Homes Etsy shop launch featuring antique ceramics, vintage glass, collectables and decorative objects.

We’re delighted to announce that the Antiques & Homes Etsy shop is now up and running, bringing a carefully chosen selection of antiques, vintage treasures, collectables and interesting decorative objects to customers throughout the UK. For those who already know our little antiques shop in Blofield, Norfolk, this is another way to discover what we […]

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Practical Advice

Is It Empoli? How to Identify Vintage Empoli Glass

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Is it Empoli guide showing colourful vintage Empoli glass bottles, decanters and vases

You pick up a tall green bottle at an antiques fair. It has an enormous stopper, an interesting textured surface and exactly the sort of shape that seems to belong in a 1960s interior. Search for something similar online and, before long, the word Empoli starts appearing. But is it Empoli, and what evidence can […]

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Antiques

Victorian vs Edwardian Furniture: How to Tell the Difference

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Victorian vs Edwardian furniture comparison showing key differences in style, timber, decoration and proportions

Victorian vs Edwardian furniture can look surprisingly similar at first glance. Put a Victorian armchair beside an Edwardian one and the difference may sometimes seem obvious: one substantial, dark and richly upholstered; the other lighter, more delicate and restrained. In practice, antique furniture rarely makes identification quite that easy. The Victorian period lasted from 1837 […]

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Collecting, Practical Advice

Silver and Silver Plate: What Is the Difference?

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Solid sterling silver tea service beside antique silver plate tea service showing the difference between silver and silver plate

At almost every antiques fair, somebody eventually picks up a teapot, tray or piece of old cutlery amongst the silver and silver plate and asks the same question: “Is this solid silver?” Sometimes the answer appears immediately in a clear row of hallmarks. On other occasions, years of polishing, wear and accumulated tarnish make the […]

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Antiques

Art Deco v Art Nouveau: What Is the Difference?

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Art Deco v Art Nouveau comparison featuring classic decorative arts from both design movements

Art Deco v Art Nouveau? That is the question. A lamp stands in the corner of an antiques centre, half hidden behind a walnut cabinet and a stack of old picture frames. Its bronze stem curls upwards like a plant searching for light, while the glass shade opens above it like a flower. The label […]

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Practical Advice

Preserving Antique Books and Paper: Simple Ways to Protect Your Collection

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preserving antique books with vintage leather bound books historical letters and paper ephemera displayed on a wooden table

Preserving antique books is one of the most important skills any collector can learn. Whether you collect old books, maps, postcards, documents, photographs, letters or paper ephemera, proper care can mean the difference between a treasured item surviving for generations or deteriorating beyond repair. Unlike furniture, ceramics or metalware, paper is surprisingly fragile. Sunlight, moisture, […]

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Antiques, Interiors

Grannycore Antiques: Why Vintage Interiors Are Back in Fashion

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grannycore antiques featuring vintage ceramics brass candlesticks floral fabrics antique furniture and cosy traditional interiors

From Clutter to Collectable: Why Grannycore Loves Antiques Grannycore antiques are in fashion! For years, antique dealers watched perfectly good furniture, china, glassware and decorative objects disappear into skips, charity shops and clearance sales. Minimalism dominated interiors, grey replaced colour, and many traditional household items fell out of fashion. Then something unexpected happened. A younger […]

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Antiques

How to Identify Antique Furniture: 5 Signs to Look out For

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how to identify antique furniture using joints screws patina and traditional craftsmanship

Learning how to identify antique furniture helps collectors avoid expensive mistakes while also revealing the real craftsmanship hidden within older pieces. Although reproduction furniture often looks convincing at first glance, genuine antique furniture usually leaves behind clear clues involving construction, timber, wear and workmanship. Because of this, experienced collectors rarely rely on appearance alone when […]

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Interiors

Vintage Ceramics UK: How to Find Unique Pieces for Your Home

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vintage ceramics UK display featuring decorative pottery and studio ceramics in a home setting

Vintage ceramics UK collectors and home decorators continue to seek out pieces with individuality, texture and history. While modern ceramics can look attractive, older pieces often bring more depth, character and charm into a room. Many people start collecting vintage ceramics because they want something different. As a result, they look for pieces with interesting […]

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