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Item of The Week - World Cup First Day Cover - signed by Sir Geoff Hurst
Even if you aren’t the most avid Football Supporter, it seems the world has gone football mad with the World Cup being hosted this year, and as it draws to a close, it seems only fitting to have this ‘World Cup First Day Cover - signed by Sir Geoff Hurst (the only scorer of a hat trick in a World Cup Final) as our 'Item of The Week.'... See more
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Item of The Week - Antique Silver Nurses Buckle
It seems only fitting that with the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (The NHS) celebrating its 70th Birthday this week, we bring you this Antique Edwardian Scottish Thistle Sterling Silver Nurses Buckle, as our ‘Item of The Week.’... See more
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Item of The Week - Carl Thieme Set of 6 Dresden Reticulated Dessert Plates
It’s likely that at some point in your life you have collected something, whether it be dolls or trains as a child, or ornaments or magazines as an adult; we’re all guilty of having some sort of collection. But it goes without saying that one of the most popular things to collect is porcelain/china, perhaps as it comes in such a tremendous array of colours, styles & designs & make for eye-catching displays.... See more
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Item of The Week - Victorian Inlaid Canterbury Whatnot
Here we have a Victorian Inlaid Canterbury Whatnot. ‘What is a Whatnot?’ you might ask. Well let us explain; a whatnot is simply a type of shelving unit that became very popular back in the early 19th Century for displaying a person’s ornaments, vases, ceramics & ‘whatnot’, hence the name. But this piece is slightly different to your standard sort of Whatnot and this is why we have chosen it as this weeks ‘Item of The Week.’... See more
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Item of The Week - Large 19th Century Overmantle Mirror
Gone are the days where mirrors were simply used to check on your appearance, these days, mirrors can be found in almost all homes and are often used for decorative purposes, to help ‘create the look,’ or to create impact (depending of the extravagance or size you choose). A highly popular accessory within the Interior Design world, mirrors are a clever way of making a room look and feel bigger as they reflect light back in to the room. This weeks ‘Item of The Week’ is a superb example of an Antique Overmantle Mirror.... See more
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Item of The Week - Kashmiri Moorish Screen c.1900
Open plan living is more popular now than ever before, and with ever increasing House prices, many of us are choosing to develop and improve our homes by extending and redesigning them. So, design hints and tips come in handy when planning to make these sorts of changes and with this in mind we have chosen an Antique Screen/ Room Divider as our ‘Item of The Week.’... See more
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Item of The Week - Victorian Christopher Dresser Candlestick
We are fortunate enough to live in a world full of wonderful Antiques to grace our home with, from elegant French dressing tables and rare Art pieces, to grand Georgian Bookcases and decorative Victorian tables and chairs, but sometimes it’s the smaller things that catch our eye. For this weeks ‘Item of The Week’ we have chosen this delightful Victorian Christopher Dresser Candlestick.... See more
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The Top 15 Most Valuable Bottles of Wine
We all love a tipple, but some bottles of wine gathering dust in your house could be worth a lot more than you think. We commissioned a wine expert to compile a list of the most valuable bottles of wine that you may have at home, along with a list of the five most expensive wines ever sold... See more
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Item of The Week - French Bonheur Du Jour c.1870
The French are known for being Chic and for having the ability to be effortlessly stylish not only in the world of Fashion, but also in the Interior Design world. This is a trait that can be dated back centuries as French influences worked their way into many a home from as early as the early 16th Century. Of course, styles have evolved over the years, but the French are mostly associated with elegance. ... See more
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Item of The Week - Childs Spinning Wheel c.1880
When you think of Antiques, you’re likely to think of all the popular types of antiques; Antique Furniture, Antique Ceramics, Antique Silver & Antique Art, but how often do you think of Antiques for Children? You’d be forgiven for saying ‘hardly ever’ but of course, there are still a vast amount of children’s antiques available. And this one really caught our eye.... See more