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A Guide to Victorian Silverware
posted July 3rd, 2019
Do you love Antique Silver but simply can't distinguish between your Victorian silver spoons and your Edwardian silver spoons? Well AC Silver have written this helpful guide to identifying Victorian Silverware. Read on to find out more...
Top 10 Most Valuable Antiques You May Own
posted April 30th, 2019
Many of us will unknowingly have valuable items of furniture in our possession but how do you know what's worth anything and what's not? To help you identify some potentially valuable pieces, we’ve enlisted the help of LoveAntiques.com Antiques Dealer Clive Downham, and have collated a list of the most common and valuable items of furniture you may already have at home!
'Dirty Dozen' Military Watches
posted November 7th, 2018
Built to withstand the daily challenges of a Soldier, these Military watches are part of the infamous ‘Dirty Dozen’ which is a name given to the group of 12 wristwatches that were issued by the British Ministry of Defence during WWII to Soldiers on the front line. Find out more about these watches right here.
Ten of The Most Valuable and Collectable WWI Antiques
posted October 30th, 2018
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One, we’ve partnered with military historian and WWI expert Mark Smith, to compile the top ten most valuable WWI antiques on the market. Read on to find out if you have any of these valuables gathering dust in your home.
How Best To Clean Your Silver
posted September 17th, 2018
Regular cleaning is the only way to prevent antique silver from taking on an unflattering tarnished effect, but lots of people don’t like the idea of cleaning their own silver. This guide from AC SIlver will demonstrate the best way to clean your silver, leaving it glistening and gorgeous.
Antique Silverware for Dining
posted February 27th, 2018
Have you ever wondered what key pieces of Silverware would have been common place on an 18th Century dining table? Wonder no more; AC Silver have written a blog on just that, so read on to find out more.
The History of Tea Sets
posted October 4th, 2017
Throughout the centuries the customs and traditions surrounding the consumption of tea have varied. With this variation we can see the development of what we now know as the tea set. From the very origins of tea, which we can trace back to the Ancient Han Dynasty (206-220BC), the practice of drinking tea has come a long way.
Jewellery Through The Ages 1714 - 1935
posted August 7th, 2015
When you stop to take a look at how jewellery has changed through the ages, we see a number of standout periods, those being the Georgian, Victoria, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. It was the years between 1714 and 1935 which saw the main trends emerge, primarily due to the fact that jewellery became more…
Our guide and history of Newark
posted July 6th, 2015
At Love Antiques, we are eager to help individuals buy and sell antiques and get the interiors they dream of. Newark Antiques Fair is one of the most famous antiques events, taking place at an enormous 84-acre site with as many as 2,500 stands attracting visitors from around the world. To help get you…
What to bring to an antiques fair
posted July 3rd, 2015
Antique fairs are pivotal events for buyers and sellers interested in antique and vintage items. Just two years ago, this pivotal global market had accumulated £39.7 billion in total sales and was up 8% year-on-year – highlighting the growing popularity it shares throughout the world. As a result, there are numerous antique fairs found…
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