Lordships of the Manor
Do you fancy becoming a Lord? These can be purchased through the Manorial Society of Great...
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Author: gaukartifact
Looking After Timepieces, Precision Instruments and Mechanical Toys
Delicate instruments require delicate treatment – all too often these objects suffer through...
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Lead Crystal and Glass, a History
No one knows exactly when or where glass was first made. Glass appears to have been produced as...
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Lady Jane Grey (1537-1554)
Lady Jane Grey was a woman who is probably best remembered for holding the British throne for the...
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Lacquerware
Lacquer is a natural substance obtained from the lacquer tree which has its home in China, a...
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John Speed (1552-1629) Antique maps
John Speed (1552-1629) was one of the most famous British mapmakers of the seventeenth century,...
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Amazing Artwork of Liu Bolin the Invisible Man
Liu Bolin is an artist from China’s Shandong province. Born in 1973, he currently lives and...
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Jewellery: Glossary of Terms
AURORA BOREALIS A coating on diamantes and crystal beads to create an iridescent effect. The name...
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First crafted by Master Goldsmith Richard Joyce in 1689, it is named after Claddagh, the fishing village he lived in at the time, which overlooks Galway Bay. The ring belongs to a class of rings called “Fede” or...
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Best Tips to Sell Vintage Jewellery
Researching each piece is the first and most important step when trying to sell vintage jewellery....
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