The graceful lines and proportions of early 19th-century – particularly Regency-period – sofas can make them a stylish addition to almost any home and they can be picked up relatively cheaply at auction, from £600 upwards. While the best examples mak

Penny Morrison’s new line of antique and hand-embroidered rugs will bring the look of the interior design studio’s mismatched aesthetic into your own home. Colourful and patterned, they range from bohemian Persian-inspired runners to contemporary geo

As shop windows fill with boxes of chocolates, and pink and red hearts abound, it’s tempting to dismiss the traditions relating to the 14th of February as a modern contrivance. However, St Valentine’s association with love and romance goes back to th

Every year, Royal Mail handles an estimated 22 million Valentine’s Day cards; with 2.6 million people sending cards to themselves. February 14th still puts me in the mood for love, despite a singular lack of cards received in my teenage years. At sch

This skeleton clock has been in my family for a long time. I would love to know some more about its history, if it’s of any value and how best to care for it. Cecily Beaumont, London This is an English skeleton clock in a geometric or ‘rafter’ fra

Luke is a former auction specialist turned antiques dealer, writer and blogger. He lives in London with his wife, Venetia, and their book-munching whippet. ‘We always cook pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. How do I like them? Thin and crispy, with lots of

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How well do you know the market? Try your hand at gauging the sale prices of these lots. (Answers on p137) Beautiful firing marked out a William De Morgan ruby lustre pottery charger decorated with the classic Arts and Crafts motif of sunflowers. E

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Five popular words featured in acrostic jewels and the gems they feature: Regard: ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby, diamond Love: lapis lazuli, opal, vermeil (garnet), emerald Adore: amethyst, diamond, opal, ruby, emerald Dearest: diamond,

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