

Risque Snuff Boxes
Snuff was taken by a wide range of people and in the early 19th century it had become an important part of both a man and ladies attire....


Foot, Sitting, Childs, occasional, candle,dresser all types of antique stools
Antique stools were made in all shapes and sizes from high stools used in factory and offices in cottages for sitting or for occassional...


Prisoner of War Antiques
I was recently given a book on Prisoner of war antiques, what a fascinating subject! Prisoners particularly the French and Americans but...
Christmas Gingerbread and Gingerbread moulds
As Christmas is approaching the smell of spices and Christmas cooking is in the air gingerbread springs to mind and antique gingerbread...


Collecting Antique String Boxes
Antique treen string boxes were made in various shapes and sizes. In the 19th century no shop counter would be complete without a large...


Antique treen Apothecary Jars- a rare find
Antique treen apothecary jars or drug jars are hard to find. Mainly they were made in pottery or glass. Usually a label is stuck on to...


Antique Welsh Cawl Spoons
Having just bought a small collection of antique treen Welsh Cawl Spoons I've been inspired to write an article on them. Firstly what is...


Antique Brighton Buns
By Brighton Buns I don't mean the edible type but rather clever folding candlesticks used by explorers from the Canadian Frontier in the...


Antique Parquetry Tunbridge Ware Boxes
I have just bought an early 19th century antique treen Tunbridgeware box. When you look at the lid of this box its fascinating.The lid is...
Top ten tips for looking after antique treen
I'm often asked how to look after antique treen wooden items, to protect the lovely natural shine and colour of the surfaces built up...