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Editorial

Collecting guides, trail dispatches, and dealer interviews from our editorial team.

Collecting Guide

How to Spot a Fake: Georgian Silver Hallmarks Explained

The British hallmarking system is one of the most reliable authentication tools in the antiques world — if you know how to read it. We walk through date letters, assay offices, and the telltale signs of later reproductions.

March 20258 min read
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Antique Trail

Portobello Road: The Complete Collector's Guide

Beyond the Saturday crowds lie specialists who have traded here for decades. We map out the arcades, the best stalls for silver and prints, and the quieter streets where the real finds are hidden.

February 202512 min read
Style Guide

The Collector's Introduction to Art Deco Furniture

Bold geometry, exotic veneers, and the influence of the 1925 Paris Exposition — Art Deco pieces remain among the most sought-after of the twentieth century. Here is what to look for and what to pay.

January 202510 min read
Antique Trail

Connecticut: America's Antique Country

Woodbury alone has over 40 dealers within two miles. We drove the Litchfield Hills and the Housatonic Valley to bring you the definitive guide to New England's most concentrated antiques region.

December 202415 min read
Collecting Guide

Tansu: A Guide to Japanese Cabinetry

Edo-period step chests, sword chests, and merchant's cabinets — Japanese tansu represent some of the finest furniture-making traditions in the world. How to date them, grade them, and live with them.

November 20249 min read
Antique Trail

Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen: How to Navigate the World's Largest Antique Market

Two thousand dealers spread across fifteen distinct markets. We have the map, the opening hours, the best markets by category, and the one café that every regular knows.

October 202411 min read