What is Netsuke?
A netsuke is a form of miniature sculpture which developed in Japan over a period of more than...
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What is Eephemera?
People know the word ephemera but not exactly what it means. It is in fact very specific and is...
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What is an Antique?
Most dealers will agree that historically an antique is any crafted or manufactured item that is...
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What is a Sporran?
A sporran which is Gaelic for purse, is a pouch worn with the male traditional Highland dress. The...
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What is a Sgian Dubh?
The Sgian Dubh is the small ornamental knife traditionally worn in the top of the stocking by the...
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What is ‘Art Deco’?
The term ‘Art Deco’ was coined in 1966, following a retrospective exhibition entitled...
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What Gemstones Can I Place Beside My Computer?
More common gemstone or crystals used and are helpful around computers are Lapiz lazuli,...
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What are Garniture?
It’s a group of decorative objects made as a set to be prominently displayed on something...
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What are Dumb Waiters?
A dumb waiter is a particularly clever and efficient time-saving device that, unlike the human...
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Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey founded 960 is steeped in more than a thousand years of history. Benedictine...
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