Starting a Collection
Judging an Antique Instrument Before You Buy
Antique musical instruments occupy a special place among collectables because they combine craftsmanship, history, and the...
Founder and lead buyer, page 8 of 8
Dorothy spent fifteen years working auction rooms across the North of England before opening a dealership focused on Victorian and Edwardian pieces. She started this site because too much of what gets written about antiques either talks down to beginners or ignores them entirely.
Starting a Collection
Antique musical instruments occupy a special place among collectables because they combine craftsmanship, history, and the...
Starting a Collection
Antique stirrups sit at an interesting crossroads of function, craftsmanship, and regional style.
Starting a Collection
Antique bottles are one of the most accessible fields for a new collector.
Starting a Collection
Antique irons, the heavy cast pieces once heated on a stove to press clothes, are among the most common household antiques.
Starting a Collection
Corkscrews are one of the most collectable small antiques, partly because they are affordable to start and endlessly varied in...
Starting a Collection
Antique sewing machines turn up in almost every estate sale, and their owners almost always overestimate what they are worth.