Antiques Magazine Archive, September 2022

I love the idea of collecting antique coins, although I never seem to find the time to start. I never seem to be in the right place at the right time to find a antique coin worth collecting and I care little for the specially created commemoration coins that are sold every time there’s something to celebrate, usually royal. I can’t quite understand the logic of paying a large amount for a coin that’s brand spanking new and has never been in circulation. But that’s just me.

Antique  coins however, have a totally different effect on me. I wish I could start up a collection of my own, but I’d be tempted to carry them around in my pocket like loose change, hoping to capture some essence of the previous owner, perhaps the last person that would have carried those coins around in their pockets, perhaps hundreds of years before, rubbing their fingers over the rough edges, mulling over minor problems, gazing into the middle distance turning the coins over and over in their hands, working their way through various day to day worries. If you were to hold one in your hand for more than a few seconds, would you be able to capture one of those memories?

Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth

There are not enough words to describe this incredible Lady and Queen. Throughout her life she has been the epitome of courage strength kindness and undertaking.

We will all truly miss her leadership, knowledge guidance and compassion.

My daily blog questions and answers.

What antiques are in high demand?

In our global antique world trends and fashions are common but it depends where you live.

For instance in The Far East currently they like to buy antique furniture but mainly brown furniture.

In August antique jewellery is popular in Monaco.

When I lived in Yorkshire antique painted furniture was often used in Interior design projects.

The best ways to check what sells on our website by clicking here.

https://www.antiques.co.uk/items-sold.cfm

My daily blog questions and answers.

Which town in the UK has the most antique shops?

The English antique shop still thrives in many of our towns and cities. Selling anything from fabulous antique furniture to outstanding antique silver. England is renowned for the its quaint streets, vintage antiques markets selling antique collectables. The antique centres also have grown where there are many selling antique jewellery vintage antiques and vintage clothing.

Here are just a few to plan you next antique road trip, in no particular order.

Edinburgh. Scotland

Petworth East Sussex

Hungerford, Berkshire.

Harrogate, Yorkshire.

Tetbury, Cotswolds.

York. Yorkshire.

Or you can start searching from the comfort of your own home on www.antiques.co.uk where we have over 30,000 antiques to choose from at your fingertips.