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  • How can I tell that an antique is genuine?
    June 2, 2025

    How can I tell that an antique is genuine?

    If you have inherited a special piece, buying a unique gift, or starting your collecting journey, knowing how to spot genuine antique items is crucial. This guide will walk you through the key steps across various collecting categories, from artwork to...

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  • What Makes Mouseman Furniture So Valuable?
    May 26, 2025

    What Makes Mouseman Furniture So Valuable?

    Mouseman furniture, crafted by Robert Thompson of Kilburn, North Yorkshire, has earned a reputation among collectors and connoisseurs for its quality, charm, and remarkable craftsmanship. But what exactly is it that makes these beautiful oak pieces, with their signature carved...

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  • Is it ok to give people gifts from antique shops?
    May 16, 2025

    Is it ok to give people gifts from antique shops?

    We think it’s more than okay to buy an antique as a gift - it’s inspired. Choosing an antique shows thought, care, and a real connection to the person you’re giving it to. It’s about offering something meaningful, sustainable, and...

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  • What makes Lucie Rie pottery so valuable?
    May 2, 2025

    What makes Lucie Rie pottery so valuable?

    Lucie Rie is one of the most celebrated names in British studio pottery. Her elegant forms, experimental glazes and distinctive sgraffito techniques have made her work not only instantly recognisable but also highly collectable. Pieces by Rie routinely fetch thousands...

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  • An Expert Guide To Buying Signed Lowry Prints
    April 16, 2025

    An Expert Guide To Buying Signed Lowry Prints

    For those who cannot afford an original work by Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887-1976), then a signed limited edition print produced with the permission and oversight of the artist or his estate is a welcome and more affordable alternative. This guide...

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  • Are my toy cars worth anything?
    April 15, 2025

    Are my toy cars worth anything?

    You never quite know what you’ll find during a good old loft clear-out. Among the photo albums and mismatched Christmas decorations, perhaps there’s a box of vintage toy cars - Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox - perhaps a little scuffed, but still...

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