Antiques Features
Antiques: Nature’s gem
April 14th 2011
It is often said that the pearl is “the queen of gems, and the gem of queens”
Antiques: Nature’s gem
April 14th 2011
It is often said that the pearl is “the queen of gems, and the gem of queens”
Antiques - Halls’ Jewellery
December 20th 2010
The days of London auctioneers having a monopoly on selling high value items are going, going, gone says Christina Trevanion
The painting that broke a Shropshire record
November 11th 2010
Proving once again that quality, condition and rarity are of paramount importance to collectors, fine art house Halls of Shrewsbury saw a painting by John Wootton soar to an astonishing final bid of £326,00
Antique furniture: what’s hot and what’s not with Halls of Shropshire
October 19th 2010
"People do not seem to be afraid to spend money if they have found the right piece" - Jeremy Lamond
Antiques: Shropshire and the John Nash connection
September 21st 2010
John Nash was the Kevin McCloud of the Regency period
Antiques: Table talk makes a comeback
September 17th 2010
Table talk is back in fashion thanks to TV cookery programmes and the economic down-turn
Brian Hollins: the man who collected Hornby trains
July 19th 2010
Stewart Orr, Toys Specialist with Halls, Shrewsbury, has the answer
Antiques
June 25th 2010
Christina Trevanion eyes up the enamelling technique that has stood the test of time
June Antiques
May 18th 2010
William Lacey, pictures specialist at Halls, Shrewsbury, looks at two artists whose study of light shines through in their work
Antiques: Collecting chairs
May 17th 2010
Are you sitting comfortably? Then consider investing in a piece of antique furniture that’s practical and rewarding, says Andrew Beeston, senior auctioneer and valuer at Halls, Shrewsbury
Antiques: Collecting opals
January 29th 2010
Christina Trevanion, jewellery specialist at fine art auction house Halls, Shrewsbury, rediscovers her passion for the stone that’s shrouded in superstition
Welsh dressers
December 14th 2009
Andrew Beeston, senior auctioneer and valuer at Halls’ fine art auction house in Shrewsbury, looks at the popular piece of furniture that has stood the test of time.
The art of buying gifts
December 1st 2009
Forget the socks and vouchers, a painting for Christmas is an enduring present.
When Coalport was king
February 1st 2009
Jeremy Lamond takes a journey through the history of the ware which made a 'collection of cottages with a rather nice iron bridge' world famous.
In remembrance
November 1st 2008
The story of Britain's military and naval heritage is revealed in its rich collection of campaign medals.
Overcoming an inferiority complex
September 1st 2008
William Lacey, pictures specialist at Halls, Shrewsbury, puts the case for watercolours - the graffiti of their day
Silken memories
August 19th 2008
This collection of family treasures belonging to a Shropshire family has been gifted to the V&A
Timeless classics
August 4th 2008
Christina Trevanion, Head of Halls' Jewellery Department looks at work of Louis Cartier - Jeweller to Kings and King of Jewellers whose pieces are ever more desirable.
Carpentrys clues
July 1st 2008
The wood a piece of furniture is made from reveals its age and the bank balance of its owner By Andrew Beeston, senior valuer and auctioneer at Halls in Shrewsbury
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