Antiques and Period Collectibles logo Antiques and Period CollectiblesBought well, kept well

Blog, page 21 of 23

The Blog

Everything we have published, newest first. Buying guides, identification notes, and the arguments we have had with advice that gets repeated without being tested.

Blog, page 21 of 23

aurora pattern illustration for How to Recognise Antique Walnut Furniture Period Furniture

How to Recognise Antique Walnut Furniture

Walnut has long been one of the most prized furniture woods, valued for its rich colour and the beauty of its figure.

Edmund FarrSep 23, 20214 min read
grid pattern illustration for Reading Antique Tables by Type and Period Period Furniture

Reading Antique Tables by Type and Period

Tables are among the most varied antique furniture, made in countless forms for countless uses, and that variety is exactly...

Edmund FarrMay 19, 20214 min read
constellation pattern illustration for Judging an Antique Instrument Before You Buy 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...

Dorothy HaleJan 14, 20214 min read