Monthly Archives: March 2010

Gilding Leather

… of square-ended rather than pointed tweezers for moving and positioning the bits of gold leaf.

Dye The Leather First

An antique finish like Leather Glow can be applied at the end. It gives some luster and contrast, and takes away … Continue reading

A Buyer’s Guide to Glassware

… , and buy the best-quality washing tablets possible, as this really does make a difference. Also be especially careful not to put antique or special glass in a dishwasher.’ By far the best option, though, is to wash by hand. ‘Just a little squirt of … Continue reading

Collecting Only Unique Chinese Antiques – The What, How And Why.

… inclined to prefer the small Asian antiques that could easily be safely stored without taking up too much space.

ANTIQUE SNUFF BOTTLES, PENDANTS AND JADE

So we have been collecting (mostly at the top end of the market) Chinese snuff … Continue reading