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Dutch Tea Buckets

April 17, 2021

5 Ways That Antiques Are Good for the Planet (and you!)

February 12, 2020

Wikinson Patent Dining table

December 3, 2019

Why Do We Use Spokeshaves?

June 26, 2019

Dealer’s Choice: Exceptionally fine set of four Georgian mahogany hall chairs, in the manner of Gillows.

February 6, 2019

What is Patina?

October 17, 2018

Antique Miniatures vs Apprentice pieces: What’s the difference?

September 5, 2018

Secrets of the Glue Pot

July 24, 2018

What Is a Bonheur Du Jour?

May 26, 2018

A History of Hall Chairs

March 13, 2018

Gilt Mirrors

February 20, 2018

Gillows of Lancaster: The long established cabinet makers renowned for the highest quality craftsmanship

December 20, 2017

English Walnut: the Victorian Period

November 8, 2017

Deportment chairs – The original naughty step!

August 19, 2017

Antique Bedside Cabinets: A History

July 19, 2017

WELLINGTON CHESTS: A GUIDE

May 30, 2017

What is ‘Flame’ mahogany?

May 10, 2017

DIVIDE AND RUIN: HOW TO SPOT A ‘DIVORCE’ IN FURNITURE

April 12, 2017

What Is Ormolu?

March 21, 2017

Overmantel or Overmantle??

February 2, 2017

The Beauty of Early Walnut

December 20, 2016

Mahogany and the slave ships

November 8, 2016

5 important steps in caring for your antique furniture

September 21, 2016

Fine Furniture and Country Furniture – What’s the Difference?

August 19, 2016

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