A few basic tips. Exceptions occur to every rule, but the pointers below may help in spotting lower-grade forgeries. I have focussed on things which most people can try, rather than scientific methods or...
Art Nouveau (French for "new art") is a style in art, architecture and design that peaked in popularity at the beginning of the 20th century.Other, more localized terms for the cluster of self-consciously...
What is Orientalism? Orientalism in art depicts arab ways of life, customs, architecture, artefacts, harem life and interiors, the souks, street merchants and traders. Orientalist paintings are distinctive by...
This guide was produced by York Archaeological trust for the Portable Antiquities Scheme. The full set of conservation advice notes can be found on the Portable Antiquities Scheme website. Protecting your...
What is Orientalism? Orientalist in art depicts arab ways of life, customs, architecture, artefacts, harem life and interiors, the bazars, street merchants and traders. Orientalist paintings are distinctive...
Brett Hammond of TimeLine Originals provides a beginner's guide to collecting ancient coins and antiquities, and reveals how decent items can be obtained at affordable prices Most eBayers will know that, as...
Keep a Sharp Eye Out for Totatis by Brett Hammond of TimeLine Originals Lincs FLO, Adam Daubney, has a special interest in an enigmatic series of finger rings inscribed on the bezel with the letters "TOT", (or...
Token opportunities Coin and antiquities expert Brett Hammond, of TimeLine Originals provides an introduction to medieval tokens, a topic which presents the coin collector with many opportunities for research...
The History Of Collecting Coins And Antiquities Brett Hammond of TimeLine Originals continues his informative series with a brief look at The History Of Collecting Coins And Antiquities A couple of years ago a...