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THE ANTIQUES WORLD BLOG
Find out all you need to know about antique furniture
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Holland and Sons Antique Furniture
Holland and Sons Antique Furniture (1803 – 1942) were extremely good cabinet makers and they specialised in fine quality furniture. Holland and Sons were founded in 1803 by William Holland and by the middle of…
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Antique Furniture – Dates
Antique furniture is named by the British period and is influenced by the British Monarch. Here is a list of dates – Dates – British Monarch – British Period 1558-1603 – Elizabeth I – Elizabethan 1603-1625…
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Caring For Antique Furniture
Below is our guide how to care and look after your antique furniture correctly. We highly recommend you study this carefully to fully understand the correct conditions to preserve and protect your pieces so you…
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Different Antique Furniture Terminology From A to Z.
Different Antique Furniture Terminology From A to Z. Below is a list of terminology very often used in antique furniture in alphabetical order. This will be very helpful if you are interested in antiques and…
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Antique Furniture – Types of Wood
Antique Furniture – Types of Wood Here is a selection of woods used on antique furniture, below is a comprehensive guide into the woods and history behind each type of timber used throughout the centuries….
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Gillows of Lancaster & Waring & Gillows Furniture
Every antique furniture enthusiast has heard of the name Gillows of Lancaster, due to the very high standard of craftsmanship and unique design of the pieces of furniture they constructed. Robert Gillow was the founder…
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Valuing Antiques
Valuing Antiques Many people often have old antiques that have been passed down from previous generations, or unusual finds from car boot sales but they have no idea of their value. Below are a few…
