Collecting Guides

An antiques dealer pointing at a glass display case full of Martin Brothers birds

The history of Martin Brothers pottery birds

A brightly coloured Pollock's toy theatre

The history of antique toy theatres

An antique wooden chair with a woven seat

Collecting Guides

Antiques guide: how to collect antique chairs

Jon Baddeley, Managing Director of Bonhams auctioneers in Knightsbridge

The Knowledge: Jon Baddeley on ship models

A collection of children's annuals

Instant expert: Collectable vintage children’s annuals

An antique pocket watch

Collecting Guides

What to look for when collecting pocket watches

Three blue Christmas plates showing wintry scenes

5 tips for buying and displaying Christmas plates

A 1950s toy inspired by space

Collecting Guides

1950s space toys: what to look for

A collection of antique pens

Collecting Guides

Antique pens: What to look for and how to buy

Steiff teddy bears being handstitched

Collecting Guides

Steiff teddy bears: A brief history

An array of potential collectables

Hidden attic treasures: what to save and sell

An image of a collection of ladybird books, including one on British birds

How to collect vintage Ladybird books

A group of iconic pieces of memorabilia from different Hollywood films

Movie memorabilia: What to collect now

Seven different portrait miniatures

How to collect portrait miniatures

Huntley & Palmers biscuit tins styled on a shelf

Collecting Guides

Antiques Roadshow expert Marc Allum on Huntley & Palmers vintage biscuit tins