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This page explains weights and measures used for gold, silver, and precious stones. Discusses grams, pennyweight, troy ounces, carats and karats. Includes handy conversion charts and valuing tips. If you …
Kangxi was the fourth emperor of the Quing dynasty and ruled from 1661 to 1722. The best of Famille-verte porcelain was produced between about 1685 and 1725, with most of …
The world of antiques can be confusing and seem like an exclusive club to outsiders, not least because of technical terms and specialist knowledge, but it need not be that …
There is a huge market in childhood nostalgia. You could choose to specialise in childhood favourites, including children’s books and annuals such as Noddy or Rupert the Bear. This is …
With the proliferation of television programmes on antiques higher than ever, such as the BBC’s Cash in the Attic, more people are attempting to go hunting for bargains. However, many …
If you wish to be a gold, silver or jewellery dealer, the first thing you have to do is acquire a hallmark book. You legally are required to have hallmark …
For antique collectors attending and bidding at an auction can be a heart stopping event particularly if you have been after a certain piece for a long time and it …
Coin collection is one of the world’s most popular hobbies. It is also an income source to those who are really enthusiastic and know about the real value of antique …
Antique jewellery is becoming more popular for collecting for its beauty and of course eventually to sell for a huge profit in the majority of cases, as such it is …
How you store and care for your antiques will of course depend largely on the type or types of antiques that you collect. There are a huge variety of antiques …