Guides & Advice
From delicate figurines to sparkling jewellery, Swarovski crystals have been popular for more than a century. Our in-house Swarovski expert, Annemarie van Orsouw, is an avid Swarovski collector herself and has been trading crystal figurines for years. She knows the...
News
In late 2017, Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Salvator Mundi’ made auction history. The rediscovered painting sold for the historic sum of €382 million and propelled Old Master works back into the interest of collectors everywhere. So why are these artworks so...
History
Looking for the world’s fanciest and finest glassware? Look no further than Murano glass from Italy - glass made on the Venetian island of Murano, which is world famous for its specialised glassware creations. For centuries, Murano glass has impressed...
Interviews
Internationally known antiques dealer, Cristina Ortega, has recently joined our team of in-house antiques experts. With more than 30 years of experience in the antiques trade, she is bringing yet another level of expertise to the already experienced team. We...
Inspiration
Have you seen Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ yet? We’re celebrating the film by offering an exclusive opportunity to be some of the first to own a selection of original ‘Black Panther’ metal prints, numbered and signed by UK artist David Bircham...
News
Why collect art photography? Some people buy photographs as an investment, hoping to profit later when a certain artist or subject grows in value. Others collect photography simply because they’ve fallen in love with a particular image and want to...
Inspiration
Published in 1572, the cartography book ‘L’isole’ or ‘Island Atlas’ is one of the most important books of the 16th century. It was written by Tommaso Porcacchi and engraved by Girolamo Porro, and it contains the first ever map of...
Inspiration
‘Please Return to Tiffany & Co. New York.’ This was just one of Tiffany’s great legacies left on the jewellery world. Along with setting American standards for silver and platinum purity, they designed an iconic collection featuring the Return to...
Inspiration
From ancient Portuguese colonies to the Middle Ages and the Republican period, Portugal has a rich and compelling history of currency. And now, in our Portuguese Coins themed auction, we are excited to present a collection of 120 exceptional coins...
News
Have you considered investing in wine? If you’re looking to buy wine at a reasonable price and make a profit in the future, why not follow the advice of someone who is an expert in the field? Patricia Verschelling, one...
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Have you ever noticed a particularly decorative, floral vase, shaped in gentle curves and pretty shades? Or a vibrant and unusual lamp perhaps embellished with vines, birds or other natural imagery? It’s very possible that you were looking at an...
Interviews
'I wish I could say that I fell in a whisky barrel when I was younger or that I lived in the middle of the Scottish Highlands as a child… But I didn’t.' Our in-house whisky expert, Anne-Sophie Bigot, shares...
History
When you think of your dream house, does it include a 5-car garage? Let’s imagine that it does... which 5 classic cars would you park in your dream garage? Our classic car experts have a few suggestions...
News
Hidden in the darkest depths of some of the world’s deepest oceans, lies a treasure trove of natural curiosities. Manganese nodules, a type of fascinating rock formation, cover many thousands of square kilometres of the deep-sea floor. Don’t be deceived...
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It's one of the most iconic handbags of all time: the Lady Dior bag. But why is it such a good investment? Find out here.