Some of John’s tips for the care of antiques include the following: It is important to keep an eye on humidity levels. Easily solved by occasionally opening windows and doors for ventilation. Try wherever possible…
The Preservation of Antiques
Welcome back to the world of antique preservation. In this article, we will be discussing the often-overlooked aspect of collecting – the ambient conditions of the rooms in which you place your precious antique collection.…
Earth Day – Shop Sustainably, Shop Antiques
A message from John and Winnie: Hardly a day goes by without media references to the causes and effects of Global Warming. The latter gets its fair share with graphic coverage of colossal chunks of…
How can you tell what you are actually looking at?
Here at Box House Antiques we offer a fine example of an English 18th century mahogany secretaire bookcase/ china cabinet. Georgian period, made ca 1760. All very well… but how can a relatively inexperienced interested…
Starting to build a collection
This quite basic information is largely for the benefit of our younger group of client/collectors. This group is growing in number. We are introducing classic and sophisticated pieces of antique furniture and objects, with a…
Fake or genuine?
Since my early days of dealing – which go back over 60 years – I have witnessed some incredibly talented fakers at work using what used to be called ‘breakers’. For example: large Victorian wardrobes…
Some useful tips on how to establish the authenticity of Georgian multiple pedestal dining tables
Some useful tips on how to establish the authenticity of Georgian multiple pedestal dining tables. These observations are included thanks largely to conversations had back in the 1950’s with old established dealers who often started…
Poland 2018
When Dad and I travel together we always try to include visiting the best museum collections. The contents of the ‘Green Vault’ in Dresden did not disappoint. We were guests on the 2018 Rolls Royce…
Antiques Show
Generally speaking every town has its regular antiques show and antique market. These are mainly for amateurs and those new to the antique market. The T.V. Antiques Show The ‘Antiques Roadshow’ has gained a huge…
Antique Auctions
Many antique auctions are relative newcomers with the London Antique Auction Houses controlling much of the antique auctions business since their introduction of the highly controversial ‘Buyers Premium’ in the 1970s. You only need study…
