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Top 10 Most Valuable Antiques You May Own
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!... See more
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'Dirty Dozen' Military Watches
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.... See more
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Ten of The Most Valuable and Collectable WWI Antiques
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.... See more
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How Best To Clean Your Silver
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.... See more
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Antique Silverware for Dining
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.... See more
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The History of Tea Sets
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.... See more
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Jewellery Through The Ages 1714 - 1935
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…... See more
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Our guide and history of Newark
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…... See more
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What to bring to an antiques fair
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…... See more
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Silver Hallmarks Explained
LoveAntiques.com has designed an infographic to make understanding the heritage of antique silver items easier, and to explain silver hallmarks to the general public. Understanding what the tiny symbols engraved on your family heirlooms or your best jewellery can be confusing for most people. With LoveAntiques.com new infographic the general public can finally understand…... See more