Antiques & collectibles

Antique Interior Decorating: Teddy Bears

May 13th, 2012

Children have always valued their toys, but as playthings and companions to be loved, abused and discarded, according to mood and whim. It is adults who have elevated them to the display cabinet. Who would have dreamt 15 years ago that the major auction houses would devote sales entirely to teddy bears, attracting buyers from all over the world prepared to part with thousands of pounds for a coveted teddy bears…

A teddy bear is more than the sum of his parts, but scrutinizing the parts is as good a way as any to ascertain date, country of origin, authenticity, condition and even maker.

Story About Antique Royal Worcester

February 26th, 2012

Maybe you have not bought or seen an antique Royal Worcester item before, but you have probably heard the name at some point. The legendary antique manufacturer has been making beautifully products for a long time now and its popularity shows little sign of waning. Antique Royal Worcester pieces become more desirable as the years go by due to their impeccable craftsmanship and the story they have to tell. With that in mind here is a brief introduction to this iconic firm:

Antique Royal Worcester pieces come mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries. The company specialises in the production of porcelain ornaments. Before the 18th century porcelain production was confined to the Far East, although the material was widely traded in Europe and potters in Britain were obsessed with trying to work out how it was made.

Most Influential English Antique Furniture

December 12th, 2011

The value of English antique furniture lies in their originality and authenticity. These are hard to find and their significance cannot be substituted or replaced. English antique furniture is some of the most remarkable specimens in the world. These have evolved and changed over the years, signifying cultural, economic and political changes of the times. The Jacobian period, Queen Anne Period, William and Mary era, Georgian and Victorian are important ages of furniture making. Before you buy or decide on a piece of furniture you need to have a better understanding about the period it comes from, the characteristics of furniture of that period and what qualities to look for.