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An Introduction to Antique Globes
By the late 17th century, terrestrial and celestial table globes were ubiquitous status symbols in a gentleman’s library. With a good 18th century pair now commanding anywhere from £10,000-15,000 or more, these beautiful instruments...
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| | 14th January 2010 |
Treen & Wooden Bygones
I have always had a fascination with wood - there is something so tactile and reassuring about it. I distinctly remember the first time I bought a piece of treen. As I wandered round an auction room in Newcastle in the early 1970's, it was...
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| | 5th January 2010 |
Ernest Gimson
Described in his time, as 'the greatest of the English architect-designers', Leicester-born Ernest Gimson is considered to be one of the most influential designers of the Arts and Crafts movement...
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| | 19th August 2009 |
The 20thC Design Market
20th century design is no longer the Cinderella of the art market. The economic downturn has caught up with other hot sectors like Modern and Contemporary art. But prices for outstanding 20th century design - from furniture to lighting - still seem to be holding up...
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| | 18th February 2009 |
Folk Art - An Introduction
The thousands of Europeans who emigrated to America in the 18th and 19th centuries took with them a rich heritage of folk art. Many of those who settled in the Lancaster, Lebanon and Buckinghamshire (Bucks) counties areas of Pennsylvania...
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| | 10th December 2008 |
Piero Fornasetti
There are some people whose vision, and dedication to their vision, is quite unique. Even when others around them are 'following the herd', they insist on pursuing their own road. Amongst them is Piero Fornasetti...
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| | 2nd December 2008 |
After Care For Restored Furniture
Dust all of your furniture regularly. Every month or two, re-oil or re-wax furniture, depending on the finish. Apply the oil or wax very sparingly with a clean, soft cloth. With another...
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| | 20th January 1996 |
Applying an Oil Finish
Use a soft, lint-free rag to rub a generous quantity of boiled linseed oil into the wood. Keep rubbing in oil as hard as you can until the wood will soak up no more. Wipe off...
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| | 20th January 1996 |
Applying Wax Polish
A wide choice of high-quality wax polishes is available in clear or colored formulas. Colored wax is recommended if you wish to darken slightly the color of the stained wood. Wax polishes are also available in various...
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| | 20th January 1996 |
Cleaning & Reviving Furniture
Before cleaning furniture, you should remove all dust from the surface of the piece, using a soft-bristled dusting brush. Make sure you work the bristles into any recessed sections and moldings. If your piece is simply dull and dirty...
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| | 20th January 1996 |