Our guide to the basic principles of ensuring that your antique furniture remains in prime condition, including positioning, cleaning, and transporting.

Japanese Meiji period antiques are some of the most desirable works on the market today. We take a look at the intriguing history of this tumultuous time.

An antique mirror is a must-have for a luxury interior. We look at some of the most opulent, elaborate and beautiful mirrors made throughout history.

A guide to the best places to see antiques in London, including palatial homes, eccentric interiors and magnificent art collections.

This blog post delves into the diverse and fascinating history of 19th Century European painting.

For many, there is little more beautiful than the passage of light through a fine piece of crystal. We take a look at the long history of this magical material.

The town of Meissen is today practically synonymous with porcelain. We take a look at how this came to be, and discover some beautiful art along the way.

Intricate details, towering buildings, the celebration of light, and monumental beauty: our guide to the fascinating history of the Gothic style.

Take a look at our guide to marquetry and parquetry, which explains the history of these wonderful techniques of woodwork.

We take a look at six iconic antique tea services which have, in their own time, captured the essence of tea-drinking.

The 19^th Century Middle East was the subject of intense European fascination – as a theatre of war, a place of learning, and an inspiration for some exquisite art.

Our latest blog post investigates the sheer beauty and unstoppable innovation of the Belle Epoque.