Antiques Magazine

Do you think you know what is meant by an ‘original’ pair? You might actually be surprised to find that it’s not quite what you thought!

And how difficult could it possibly be to find an original pair of antiques?!

Answers to both of these questions are explored by Antiques.co.uk Founder and global art consultant Iain Brunt.

This is everything you need to know about antiques in pairs.

We delve into the history of Easter: why bunnies and eggs are so intertwined, when chocolate got involved, and some great ideas of gifts to give this Easter.

This year give a gift that will last forever. an antique which is unique rare and special.

Antique gifts for your loved one. We have great ideas for men and women. Antique jewellery, Antique wine decanters golfing antiques. This fantastic antique Masonic ring, rare and beautiful.

They're eye-catching, they come with bags of character, and they bring a coolness to any room. But as investments go, many people overlook them for more classic antique and vintage collectibles.

Antiques.co.uk's owner Iain Brunt explores why you should include vintage travel, movie and music posters in your investment portfolio.

January is a fantastic time for clearing out old items from storage. Maybe you have paintings sitting in your attic, or old ceramic pots in the garden which you've never liked? 

Many people just want to get rid of what they consider to be old junk - it ends up at thrift stores or charity shops, where just occasionally, the buyer finds out that it's worth a fortune! 

Here are the top five most incredible antique discoveries ever made.

Do you know how bottles of wine are bought around the world in 1 year?

31.4 billion bottles!

Whilst a lot of these will come with screw tops, can you imagine how many corks there are that need to be removed?

The problem has always been this: how do we open them?

Even the Romans couldn’t work that one out. But nowadays, our little friend – stuck in the back of the kitchen drawer – has seen a lot of wine in its time.

In this article, Antiques.co.uk founder Iain Brunt explores the history and development of the trusty corkscrew - and why they should be collector's items.

At this time of year it can be nigh on impossible to decide what’s best in terms of a Christmas gift for loved ones. Some of us struggle with this problem every year. It can be extremely difficult for those who seemingly have everything, or have no discernible hobbies to speak of.

Figuring out what to buy someone can turn into the nightmare before Christmas!

So if you're looking for antique and vintage Christmas gifts to delight and surprise, go no further - here are this year's recommendations from Antiques.co.uk.

Written by Gill Jones

In this blog, we’re discovering how Advent calendars came about: the fascinating history behind advent calendars, and how they became so popular.

We’re also discussing some excellent Christmas gift ideas – and why the past really does make a great present for the people you love.

We're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - start browsing our Christmas gift categories!

Antiques.co.uk is proud to support the Lyon & Turnbull timed online auction to raise funds for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.

All funds raised in this auction will go towards CHSS's support of the work of The Sir Jules Thorne Co-Creation Centre in Rehabilitation Technology at the University of Strathclyde.

If you’re celebrating thanksgiving, you may be preparing yourself for the onslaught of family and friends who will be arriving at your home in their droves for food, a catch-up, and of course to give thanks for all that you’ve prepared.

Aside from Christmas, Thanksgiving represents one of the most important moments in the year to dress and decorate your home with seasonal antique and vintage pieces. 

In this article, we discuss ideas to make your home Thanksgiving ready.

We have some fantastic deals for you this Black Friday and Cyber Monday - and beyond.

> Find out how you can take advantage of these offers at Antiques.co.uk!

Autumn – off to a slow start in the UK, where the leaves are staunchly refusing to turn to their glorious orange and reds – arrives officially with the end of British Summer Time.

It’s now worth looking to the darker, colder winter evenings ahead, and preparing your home accordingly – turning your rooms into warm and snug areas where you can all relax and cosy up against the cold outside.

We’ve selected a list of antiques and vintage pieces which will help your home stay inviting and relaxing this autumn and winter.

Winter comes closer and closer, the nights are drawing in - and, by the time you’ve read this, you may have already celebrated Halloween. If you have children then you may have paid even more attention.

Halloween has gained a huge momentum as a time for celebration, fancy dress and plenty of fun. This is a lesson that, perhaps, we’ve learnt from the Americans, who’ve always enjoyed celebrating Halloween.

In this blog post we discover how Halloween became so popular, and recommend some antique pieces to get you in a frightful mood this October.

Our friends at The House Directory, with Westland London, discuss what makes antiques, vintage and collectables - along with top tips for buying timeless treasures - in this guest blog.

The terms "antique," "vintage," and "collectable" are often used interchangeably, but they carry distinct meanings. Understanding these differences will empower you to discern an item's true worth and appreciate its unique charm.

Gold, oil, stocks, currencies, crypto – they’re all investments with benefits…and drawbacks. They say that investing shouldn’t be sexy, but why not make it enjoyable?

Unlike many investment vehicles – affected by inflation and market volatility – antique and collectable values rise with scarcity and quality. In recessions, your items are unlikely to devalue, and are highly worthwhile considering.

Importantly, antiques are likely to bring you sentimentality, practical usefulness, and joy. It can of course be joyful to see your stocks rise a percentage point or two, but they just don’t have the same personality. Antiques, on the other hand, tell a story with their colourful tapestry of history and provenance. By investing in them, you add your own name there.

How do you know if an antique is a good investment or not? Brought to you by Antiques.co.uk, there are key steps to doing it properly.

As the UK emerges from the slumber of another tragically average summer, the antiques and collectables market starts to get back into gear again.

Explore what’s hot right now in the antiques and collectables market with our take on some of the themes that are expected to gain traction over the next quarter.

Across Britain, in homes of all shapes and sizes lie astonishing hoards of potential treasures. Their owners have filled their homes with items they’ve acquired, curated, or obsessively collected. But there’s a catch – they have no idea what their items are worth.

This, says Antiques.co.uk owner Iain Brunt, is a driving force behind the launch of a brand new professional valuations service.

Open to everyone, wherever they are in the world, the new service offers fast and simple independently-valued antiques and art. Sellers can then list and sell them commission-free, right here on Antiques.co.uk.

Iain is launching the new valuations service ahead of an upcoming appearance on Channel 4’s ‘Millionaire Hoarders’.

Early August marks one of Britain’s biggest sporting events of the year: Cowes Week.

In this article, we’re exploring the history of Cowes Week, and what makes it so special, before delving into the fascinating world of marine and nautical antiques and collectables.

Photo: King George V at Cowes Week Regatta, Yacht "Britannia", Wikimedia Commons.

Inspired by Wimbledon and The Ashes, we look at a variety of antiques and vintage pieces celebrating the quintessential Great British Summer: from cricket and tennis to beaches, strawberries and cream, Pimms and Champagne.

Father’s Day in the UK is a celebration of – you guessed it – fathers. And whilst many dads won’t be overly bothered if they don’t receive a gift from their children, it’s still a nice way to show one’s thanks to a person who has been so influential.

In this article, we’re exploring the origins of Father’s Day, before looking at some dad-friendly antique gift ideas just for you.