QuickFacts :: Introduction to Arms and Militaria
Arms and militaria cover a surprisingly wide range of objects that include armour, firearms, edged...
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QuickFacts :: Introduction to clocks
Clocks have been appreciated and treasured since at least the 17th century and, despite their...
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QuickFacts :: Introduction to textiles
Although many old textiles are too delicate to use for their original purposes, you can often...
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QuickFacts :: Teapots, coffee pots and chocolate pots
Tea, coffee and chocolate became fashionable in the late 17th century, and over the next two...
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QuickFacts :: Salvers and trays
The difference between salvers and trays is that trays have handles, while salvers do not. Both...
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QuickFacts :: Metals
Pewter, brass, copper, Sheffield plate and electroplate are just some of the commonly seen metals...
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QuickFacts :: Mugs and jugs
Tankards, sauceboats, mugs and jugs are highly popular with today’s collectors. Most of them...
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QuickFacts :: Introduction to silver and metalware
Despite the vagaries of fashion, old silver has remained one of the most enduringly popular...
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QuickFacts :: Introduction to rugs and carpets
Rugs and carpets come in an endless variety of patterns and sizes. They make beautiful, decorative...
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QuickFacts :: Introduction to furniture
This section discusses some of the most common types of furniture you’ll come across, and...
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