I have been buying old and antique French furniture for many years now,but like most people I know who do the same I made a string of mistakes before I started to know what to look out for -and what to avoid!...
Hello there. I've been collecting bronzes by a company called Heredities for a while now, and thought that if you had seen one of these fine peices, and had considered perhaps starting a collection of your...
The Care and Preservation of Antiquities Antiquities by definition have been around much longer than those of us who are currently privileged to own them. In fact many antiquities available on eBay today are...
Pale brownish storage spots or marks in antique linens may seem scary but actually can be washed out. These pale brownish storage spots sometimes occur with antique fabrics that haven't been washed for...
General Care. All antique furniture requires a little care from time to time. For most items this is just a wax polish using beeswax once a year. This helps to protect the timbers from drying out and builds...
This guide informs the eBay buyer of things to watch out for when considering buying an antique tea caddy.There is a huge wealth of good or decent tea caddies available on eBay, but are you sure that the...
Lay out a clean towel to drip dry your items and open a window. Always have plenty of fresh air when using silver cleaning products. Wear a new pair of disposable surgical gloves each time. You'll be...
How are Cement Encaustic Tiles Made? Manchester Mosaics Tiles has a large collection of floor tiles which are produced according to a centuries-old process. All tiles are hand-made with high-grade raw...
Here are the ways to assess the value of a particular ornament. 1: What studio did it come from? Faberge obviously would cost more than Leonardo or even no mark at all. 2: Is it a recognisable figure? For...