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A Really Cool Item by Ian Farquhar |
| Fans are Oriental in origin and have been known for over 3000 years. Few art forms combine functional, ceremonial and decorative uses as elegantly as the fan. Fewer still can match such diversity with a history stretching back over many thousands of years. |
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An Original Valentine’s Gift by Ian Farquhar |
| People have been looking for a written trace of diamonds throughout the ages. The oldest manuscripts refer to the birth of the first diamond-commerce roads from the Ganges to the West before the 6th century. But what is known before that? |
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Antiques Buying Guide by Ian Farquhar |
| A brief common sense guide to buying antiques. |
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Antiques Selling Guide by Ian Farquhar |
| A brief guide to help avoid the pitfalls when selling antiques |
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Basic Guide To Antiques – Hallmarks by Ian Farquhar |
| British hallmarks have been a safeguard to purchasers of gold and silver articles for over 600 years. In 1975 they were extended to platinum, necessitating the introduction of a special Standard mark (the orb surmounted by the cross). It is an offence for any trader to sell or describe an article as... |
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Boucheron by Ian Farquhar |
| A leading French jewellery firm, founded in 1858 in the Palais Royal, Paris, by Frédéric Boucheron (1830-1902) and now having its main establishment at 26 Place VendOme, Paris with branches in London and elsewhere. |
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Buying At Auctions by Ian Farquhar |
| Auctions are one of the most exciting ways to buy antiques. You will find almost every type of collectable and, if you are lucky, you might discover a unique bargain, which adds to the fun. By following this guide will help to getting the most out of an auction. |
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Buying At Fairs by Ian Farquhar |
| Fairs vary greatly from local markets and church fairs to organised, vetted antiques fairs. The following is a guide to the various different types of fairs and some tips to use before buying. |
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Cartier by Ian Farquhar |
| A leading French jewellery firm founded in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier (1819-1904). Its headquarters are in Paris, with branches in several major centres. The founder was joined in 1872 by his son Alfred (1836-1925), and the latter, with his eldest son, Louis (1875-1942), moved the Paris business... |
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Ceramics Basic Dating Guide by Ian Farquhar |
| Even the most experienced collector or dealer in porcelain sometimes has difficulty in assessing when a particular piece was manufactured, but the following notes may be helpful in dating British porcelain and pottery from the mid 1800’s. |
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