Antiques

Blue and white Chinese Ginger Jar

Discover the history of the Chinese ginger jar

The Priest House North Lane, West Hoathly, West Sussex

Meet the custodians: the guardians of Britain’s stately homes

An illustration by Polly Fearne showing bidders in a salesroom

Collecting Guides

A beginners guide to buying at auction

Inchbald mood board

Best Online Courses this Autumn

The unveiling of the plaque for actor Sir John Gielgud

What are English Heritage Blue Plaques?

Butter stamps from the collection of Sue Hamilton, @brocante_victoria on Instagram.

Collecting antique butter moulds

Honey pot collection belonging to James Hamill, Master Beekeeper and Founder of The Hive Honey Shop.

Collecting antique honey pots

A big ammonite sits at the bottom of a chest of drawers

How to have your antiques insured

A selection of antique blue and white china on a mantlepiece. Photography by Katya de Grunwald

How to get an antique valued

A selection of antique dining chairs at Clevedon Salesroom. Photography by Jesse Wild

What is an antique?

The best picnic accessories for summer 2021. Image: Polly Wreford

Picnic baskets and accessories for summer 2022

Two blue Wedgwood Jasperware vases shot against a burnt orange background

Wedgwood Jasperware: everything you need to know

Isobel at The Hoarding Hare specialises in decorative vintage homewares.

How to buy antiques on Instagram

The main dining room at Aynhoe Park © Dreweatts

The eclectic contents of Aynhoe Park to be sold at auction

Antique silver napkin rings on white frilly napkins

Collecting Guides

Antique napkin rings: how to collect and where to buy