Wednesday, 5 October 2011 (221 reads) Wallrocks travel personally around the world, two to three times a year and hand pick original, authentic 17th, 18th, 19th and early 20th century antiques. As many would know, for the unskilled buyer this task is laden with risk, particularly today when reproductions and fakes are being manufactured on such a large scale. You really do need to know what you're looking for in order to avoid making a potentially expensive mistake. |
Wednesday, 10 November 2010 (965 reads) Just as the economic and military situations influence and to a large extent dictate the way of life in most countries today, so they did in past centuries. The French Napoleonic era, (best known as the French Empire), and the English Regency period both spanned the first quarter of the 19th century. The approaches to the English channel, have always been strategically important to France, England and Spain, as they that control the channel, control the ports. The blockade during this time, resulted in a complete in the style and fashions of the furniture. Continue reading... |
Monday, 1 November 2010 (653 reads) It may sound strange, but one of the most pleasurable sides of the antique business is actually telling people what you do. |
Thursday, 9 September 2010 (213 reads) Online space has to date been reserved for fast modern cars, jewellery, hotels and self-service travel websites. The concept of antiques online is a relatively new one, but one that has significant merit. |
Sunday, 1 August 2010 (344 reads) Antique beds, or more specifically king size antique beds have come under some scrutiny from Australian dealers and even interior designers over the last few years. It seems that there is some confusion as to whether in fact they do actually exist...
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Wednesday, 21 July 2010 (267 reads) It is a common misconception amongst many furniture buyers, that antiques are a thing of the past. |