Posted February 9th, 2018 by LoveAntiques and filed under Item of the Week

Centuries ago, birthing mums didn’t have the luxuries available to them during childbirth as they do nowadays. It was quite a straightforward, simple process whereby a woman was just expected to sit and get on with it! There weren’t various methods of pain relief available, and a ‘Birthing Pool’ was unheard of. In fact, one of the only pieces of equipment needed and indeed available in Childbirth, was a Birthing Chair, such as this one: -

Posted February 5th, 2018 by LoveAntiques and filed under Special Occasions

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of The Representation of the People Act 1918, where women over the age of 30 were first given the vote, we’ve partnered suffrage historian Elizabeth Crawford, to compile the top twenty most valuable suffragette antiques on the market. The list includes Suffragette Banners, hunger-strike medals, and the iconic ‘Votes for Women’ sash, as well as tips on how to spot genuine, good quality antiques.

Posted February 1st, 2018 by LoveAntiques and filed under Item of the Week

It’s February folks, which can only mean one thing………. Valentine’s Day is on the Horizon. Yes, the most Romantic Day of the year is almost upon us, so for those of you considering taking the plunge and popping the ‘Big Question,’ let us offer some assistance. We have, of course, chosen an Engagement Ring for this weeks ‘Item of The Week’, so feast your eyes on this beauty…..

Posted January 25th, 2018 by LoveAntiques and filed under Item of the Week

Calling all Lovebirds…..Valentine’s Day is just under 3 weeks away so if you haven’t thought about what to buy the lovely lady in your life, let us help you out. This weeks ‘Item of the Week’ is this gorgeous Antique French Kingwood Table Box and we think it would make the perfect gift for her on Valentine’s Day.

Posted January 18th, 2018 by LoveAntiques and filed under Item of the Week

When it comes to designing or decorating your home, the style or theme you choose is very much down to personal choice. Some people opt for minimalist, subtle and neutral décor, whilst others may opt for bold, bright & busy-looking styles. Whatever your preference, picking out key pieces of furniture or furnishings can be so much fun and can also be detrimental in achieving ‘the look’ you are aiming for.

Posted January 11th, 2018 by LoveAntiques and filed under Item of the Week

When shopping for Antiques, whether it be on-line, at an Antique Fair or in an Antique shop, you are bound to stumble upon some of the most wonderful objects to have graced the earth. From sturdy 17th Century Bureaus to delicate collectable Ceramics, the array of Antiques is intriguing, and we certainly encounter some exceptionally interesting items in our trade. This week’s Item of The Week is one of those items.

Posted January 5th, 2018 by LoveAntiques and filed under Item of the Week

Happy New Year to you all. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are ready for the year ahead. We wanted to start the year as we mean to go on; bringing you lots of exciting Antiques for our ‘Item of The Week’, so to start us off, we have selected this Stunning Painted Table & 6 Chair set.

Posted December 15th, 2017 by LoveAntiques and filed under Item of the Week

Deciding on the décor of your home can be a big decision, especially as you have to live with this décor day in, day out. Choosing a theme, a colour and a style can take months to finalise, and choosing the accessories shouldn’t be any less important; it’s these accessories that can help complete the look, so it’s worth investing in some key, statement pieces. For this weeks Item of the week, we have chosen this Daum 'Forest in Winter' Vase c.1910

Posted December 5th, 2017 by LoveAntiques

We have commissioned a book expert to compile a list of the most valuable antique books that exist and could be owned by members of the public. Along with the list, our expert has offered some helpful tips to prospectus book investors, on what to look out for when buying a book as a collectable or investment.