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Collecting Authentic Tea Caddies

Tea Caddies are normally owned by royal families of England, and also sold online. For buying authentic tea caddies, you can register your request in our system and if there is no item fit your request, do not feel bad about it, there are users register many new items every day. Keep your request updated to get the match with the offer which fits. Register more requests to have more options to get the match with the variety of offers which are close to what you are looking for. The cheapest tea caddy known to date costs around £155 . If you find a cheaper caddy, there is a high chance that the caddy is not antique, but maybe you are just passionate collector and the rarity of the item is not too important for you. Keep updated and check your Journal for notifications. Antique tea caddies can be a perfect decoration for the house. They are small boxes carrying a rich history inside them. If you want to start collecting antiques and start small, tea caddies should be your best bet. Register here

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Tick Tock it's Rolex

One of the most powerful and influential watch brands in history is Rolex. Founders Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis had their headquarters in Switzerland. Since the beginning of their production Rolex created beautiful design watches with great resistance, endurance and functionality. Their collections were created for extreme conditions such as deep-sea div

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Luxury Jaguar – Grace, Space, and Pace

The luxury brand Jaguar was established by William Lyons and William Walmsley in 1922. Both founders were motorcycle great fans and founded a firm to manufacture motorcycles sidecars. Passenger cars started to manufacture later. The name Jaguar appeared later, the company was called first Swallow Sidecar Company. The name changed after World War II to Jaguar to avoid the negative association having the SS initials of the company name. The first passenger car was a 2.5liter saloon released in 1935, called SS Jaguar and its sports models SS 90 and SS 100.

Valuable investment

Did you know that number of cars sold monthly at auctions in the UK around 100,000 pcs?

Cars according to the Knight Frank’s annual Wealth Report are the most promising to invest in. There is Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index which presents 9 luxury assets such art, classic cars, watches and stamps which are the most valuable to invest in. Each group of items are shown in 12 months, 5-year and 10-year period outperforming mainstream investment.  

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Glossy surfaces, sharp look, nude figure in lamp design of Art Deco period 

 Beginning and thriving in the 1920’s and 30’s, the Art Deco would seem to have a much larger impact on America than Britain. The first appearance of Art Deco was noticed in Paris. Lights and lamps were repeatedly inspired by the obsession with the geometric shape, particularly the rectangle. Most lights were done in solid colours, with a simple dark outline. In some cases, a nude figure would be the base of the lamp. The preoccupation on the geometric and human separates the Art Deco movement from the Art Nouveau movement which focused on natural inspiration. Art deco incorporated the use of stainless steel, glass, metal and plastics in design. It was typified by glossy surfaces, seamless design and the use of horizontal surfaces for a clean, sharp look. Arthur von Frankenberg and his muse

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Tradition of Chopard Swiss luxury watch brand

It all started from 24 yo genleman who founded a watch, jewellery and accessories company in 1860. Today the name Chopard is associated with the luxury, prestigious Dimand World Music Award, Oscar film festival and Cannes Film Festival. Mille Migle legendary race motivated creation of famous sports Chopard watch collection.

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It all started from 24 yo genleman who founded a watch, jewellery and accessories company in 1860. Today the name Chopard is associated with the luxury, prestigious Dimand World Music Award, Oscar film festival and Cannes Film Festival. Mille Migle legendary race motivated creation of famous sports Chopard watch collection.

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Architectural styles between 1750 and 1900

Collecting architecturals requres knowledge of history, love to design and sence of style. What architectural styles do you prefer? Share your passion with us, show your interior with architecturals you collect! 

Send us your interior deisng phots with collectible architecturals and we will publish it in our online magazine: [email protected] 

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Stunning Amethyst & Diamond Ring A stunning vintage Amethyst and diamond ring of the highest quality set in 18ct white gold. 24 beautiful diamonds, totalling approximately 2.0 carat of diamonds. Circa 1970nnA desirable and beautiful ring in stunning condition.

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Baroque style in architecture

Baroque style was popular throughout Europe and Latin America. The buildings are different from country to country, but they were united into one architectural style, mostly because of convenience of summarizing the art definition of the period, but also because of their common aesthetic origin. What famous examples of Baroque architecture do you know? Name it here or find out in our online magazine  www.luckylookers.eu 

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Use LuckyLookers to have an extra marketing tool for your marketing mix!

Every antiques and collectibles business owner or private dealer aims to increase the interest in their collection each year. You know the secret of success is to find those special people who will want and love your items.  It’s a brilliant idea to register in our LuckyLookers application – a new tool for you to reach customers and grow your business.

What is the LuckyLookers application?

-          Matching the one who is offering with one who is looking for

-          Lists and advertises all your items

-          You will get a message when you get a potential customer

-          Helps you monitor your dashboard with all the matches

-          Helps you discuss the item and price with buyer before a deal

And all this is free.

Luckylookers application does not have a hidden costs or fees,  no other commissions or advertising fees. www.luckylookers.eu

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How to restore an old piece of furniture

Going through fairs, auctions or antique shops you are willing to get a nice piece of wooden furniture with history. You don't always have to buy restored items, you can find one looking worn and restore it yourself. Don't be afraid, you can make a high quality piece of furniture that will brighten up the interior of your home. You put in your love and effort and it brings satisfaction beside reasonably saved finances when you buy an item. If you do not know how to restore old wooden furniture, we will guide you and help you with that. 

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Art Deco era of Rene Lalique

Rene Lalique is known for antique art glass design. He created glass art, perfume bottles, vases, jewellery, chandelliers and clocks. He was born in 1860 and began his career in 1881 as a freelance jeweler. Rene Lalique was learning drawing and sketching since 1872 in college. In 1876, at the age of 16, Rene Lalique became apprenticed to the jeweler Louis Aucoc, who was one of the leading jewelers in Paris. Rene Lalique had a chance to learn jewellery production and design from the ground up in Louis Aucoc's workshop. 

Do you collect items designed by Rene Lalique or under this brand? You can get more information here  or register here to sell your Rene Lalique item or to buy one that you are looking for! 

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English style of furniture or elegance of carved furniture

English style of furniture reflects the influence of mainland Europe fashion traditions, but it has its own special aspects and differences. The items demonstrate regional variations. English style as a term settled into the part of antique objects of British isles as England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland had its own manufacturing centers and influenced a form of furniture with its own elements. Regional elements between old objects of north and south territories are very remarkable in forms of chairs.  Ateliers of Wales kept producing bureaus and cabinets as a style status while in England this piece of furniture was no longer in fashion. 

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Rene Lalique Opalescent Vase. Buy now: www.luckylookers.eu

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Jewellery is considered to be decorative art and is one of the oldest categories of precious metalwork.  Jewellery made by goldsmiths, as well as mastercraftsmen such as silversmiths, gemologists, diamond cutters/setters and lapidaries and is very valuable from aesthetics side as well as for components used in its articles.

In times of Elizabeth I of England jewellery became very popular and seemed to become a custom to present to a queen on each New Year’s Day presents of jewellery. The dresses Elizabeth I is portrayed is strewn with pearls and her wearing cotiere, necklace, pendant or the carcanet. 

Wearing spectacular pieces of   jewelleryshowed the enormous importance of religion in everyday life and were demonstrating political strength. 

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Tapestry – an art or a textile for practical needs?

Tapestry is a type of textiles. It’s been used since Hellenistic times.

An outstanding 17th century Brussels tapestry in wool, depicting a battle scene, with soldiers, horse and cherubs, 190 cm x 112 cm could be worth of £5.500. 71.12 cm x 60.96 cm, Gobelin, late 18th century wool with silk tapestry cushion with the central bouquet motif could cost you  £1.500. Get your own cushion for a coziness of interior, register here free of charge.  Or find out more in our magazine.