IMPORTANT WARNING - FAKE CE APPROVED SOLID FUEL CAST IRON STOVES / WOOD BURNERS This guide is to highlight the fact that many vast majority of cast iron multi fuel and wood burning stoves being sold on Ebay...
I've been trading on Ebay for many years now, specialising in vintage lighting from Europe. In the last six months I've noticed alot of cheap reproduction lighting purporting to be vintage or even antique! ...
Choosing a chandelier will make or break a room.Taking the time to choose the right one for your taste, budget and size of room is important.....it may even add value to your home!So I thought I should share...
A simple guide on, how to choose the type of glass door knob that best suits your door lock type and how to tell the difference between genuine handles and modern inferior reproductions.Many people find...
Chandelier Glossary ~ You may find the following terms useful when deciding what type of chandelier you want. Arm ~ The light bearing part of a chandelier sometimes known as a branch. Bag ~ A bag of crystal...
British Building and Architecture On Cigarette Cards (Collectables) I've been collecting and selling trading cards, cigarette cards and related collectables for over twenty years. Before you read this guide...
Here are just a few ideas to think about when you furnish your home with vintage lighting. To make a low room appear taller....... ensure lots of light is thrown onto the ceiling; use fittings that...
We've just started to dip our toes into the murky pond of French auctions! I thought you might be interested in how these work so............ The house auction!The house sales go like this:- auctioneer turns...
BEWARE of cheaply made suncatchers or others of Peelable Glass paint. (Stained Glass Effect). You will find there is a storm of handmade Stained Glass effect Items on Ebay at the moment. You will...
DO NOT USE A STOVE OR FIREPLACE WITH A REDUNDANT BACK BOILER ! Extract taken from HETAS newsletter, September 2008 For full safety alert, please see HSE website. "The HSE is issuing this safety alert for the...