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Antiques

Antique Shop in Blofield, Norfolk – What We Sell and Buy

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interior view of an antique shop in blofield - antiques and homes

Antiques & Homes is a small independent antique shop based in Blofield, Norfolk, offering an eclectic mix of antique, vintage and quirky modern items for the home and collectors. While many people discover us through our website, antiquesandhomes.co.uk, our bijou physical shop gives you the chance to explore a constantly changing selection of interesting pieces […]

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Collecting, Practical Advice

Brass or Bronze: How to Tell the Difference in Antique Metalware

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Comparison of antique metalware showing colour and patina differences between brass and bronze objects

Collectors often ask a simple question when they handle antique metalware: is this brass or bronze? At first glance the two metals look similar. However, once you understand the differences, you can identify them quickly and confidently. In fact, learning to distinguish brass or bronze forms an important skill for anyone who collects antique metal […]

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Collecting

Decorative Antique Metalware: A Guide to Collecting Decorative Antique Metalware for the Home

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Collection of decorative antique metalware including brass candlesticks, copper jug, engraved brass tray and antique desk accessories displayed in a traditional period interior.

Many collectors begin with porcelain, glass or coins. However, decorative antique metalware often proves just as rewarding. Brass candlesticks, copper trays, bronze ornaments, silver boxes and old desk accessories combine practical history with the kind of craftsmanship that modern objects rarely match. These pieces were made to be used. They stood on writing desks, lit […]

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Collecting

Controlled Bubble Paperweights: A Simple Collector’s Guide.

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Controlled bubble glass paperweight with symmetrical bubble pattern and colourful floral centre displayed beside a jeweller's loupe in a traditional collector's setting.

Controlled bubble paperweights often attract attention because they combine studio glass craftsmanship with a calm, modern appearance. However, many collectors feel unsure about what the term actually means or why these pieces remain popular. This guide explains controlled bubble paperweights clearly, therefore helping both new and experienced collectors recognise the technique and appreciate how it […]

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Collecting

Collecting Scottish Paperweights: What to Know Before You Start

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Selkirk Glass Scottish coronet paperweight by Peter Holmes with controlled bubbles and sandy aventurine-style base, photographed for a blog post on collecting Scottish paperweights.

Collecting Scottish Paperweights remains one of the most approachable areas of antique and vintage collecting.However, Scottish examples of these wonderful glass spheres stand out for their consistency, quality, and recognisable style. Because Scotland developed a strong glassmaking tradition during the twentieth century, collectors often turn to Scottish makers when they want reliability without intimidation.As a […]

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Collecting

Pressed Glass vs Blown Glass: How to Tell the Difference

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Pressed glass vs blown glass comparison showing mould seams on pressed glass and a pontil mark on blown glass

If you have ever picked up a glass piece and wondered how it was made, you are not alone. Many collectors and home decorators struggle to differentiate between pressed glass and blown glass. However, once you understand what to look for, the distinctions become far clearer. This guide explains pressed glass vs blown glass in […]

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Collecting

Whitman Coin Folders: A Classic That Changed Coin Storage

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Whitman coin folders used to organise British shilling and sixpence collections

Whitman Coin Folders sit at the heart of organised coin collecting, and from the very first moment collectors used them, they changed how coins were stored, displayed, and understood. Instead of loose tins, envelopes, or drawers, collectors suddenly gained structure, purpose, and a clear collecting goal. So today, let’s explore where these well-known coin folders […]

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Interiors

How to Mix Vintage and Modern Décor Without Making Your Home Look Cluttered

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How to mix vintage and modern décor in a stylish living room with antique furniture and contemporary pieces

There is a particular kind of room that immediately feels right. The sofa might be contemporary, the lighting simple and the walls relatively uncluttered, yet somewhere in the room sits an old chest, an unusual piece of pottery or a slightly battered table that has clearly lived a life before arriving there. Nothing quite matches, […]

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Collecting

Ivory or Bone? How to Tell the Difference When Buying Antiques

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ivory or bone, featured image on how to tell the difference

Collectors often face one question when examining older carvings, handles, ornaments, and small decorative items. Is it ivory or bone? The two materials can look similar at first glance, so new collectors sometimes guess incorrectly or feel unsure about what they see. However, you can learn the difference once you understand a few reliable visual […]

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Collecting, Practical Advice

Silver Or Pewter? A Practical Guide For Collectors

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Comparing hallmarks on antique metal to identify silver or pewter”

When you pick up an old tankard, candlestick, tray or piece of antique cutlery, one question often comes to mind almost immediately: is it silver or pewter? At first glance the two metals can look remarkably similar, especially after decades of polishing, tarnishing and everyday use. Fortunately, there are several reliable ways to tell the […]

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