Antiques in Oxford
Collecting Snuff Boxes
You may be familiar with these antiques from Bridgerton, or perhaps The Queen Consorts visit on the Antiques Roadshow, but collecting...
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Antiques in Oxford
Antiques in Oxford has over forty years of experience in the antiques trade and we've been online for six years. We offer a personal service to clients, both those who wish to buy something special and to those who are looking for a Valuation or considering Selling. We can easily visit you in the South East. We have three retail outlets. Our stock is changing all the time. You will find new items of silver and jewellery every month. Do contact us for gift ideas. And don't be afraid to ask us what something of yours is worth. You just never know...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jan 82 min read
Georg Jensen Jewellery
Georg Jensen was a Danish silversmith and designer who lived from 1866 to 1935. He is best known for founding his eponymous design...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jan 83 min read
Spider Jewellery. A Brief History
Spiders, as a general rule, are not well-loved by humans. Arachnophobia is one of the most common fears that people deal with. I would...
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Antiques in Oxford
Oct 20, 20234 min read
Art Deco Jewellery
Thanks to films such as The Great Gatsby and period dramas like Downton Abbey offering an insight into how the fabulous jewels of the...
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Antiques in Oxford
Oct 11, 20233 min read
Who is Joel Arthur Rosenthal?
Few designers have managed to earn such acclaim while remaining as utterly elusive as Joel Arthur Rosenthal, otherwise known as JAR. His...
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Antiques in Oxford
Sep 7, 20232 min read
Alexandrite: June’s Birthstone
Alexandrite in its natural form is now rarer than diamonds. It is highly desirable and sought after – not surprising considering its...
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Antiques in Oxford
Sep 7, 20232 min read
Etruscan Revival Jewellery
Etruscan revival jewellery came about around the same time as the Egyptian and Hellenistic revivals, emerging during the same cultural...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jul 18, 20233 min read
Scarab Beetle Jewellery
Scarab beetle jewellery is often associated with Ancient Egypt. We’ll look at its origins in this ancient culture, the Egyptian Revival...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jul 18, 20232 min read
Charles Horner silver and enamel
Charles Horner (1837 – 1896) from Yorkshire, was a prominent jeweller in the late 19thCentury. Born to a local weaver in Ovenden, his...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jul 18, 20232 min read
Famous Georgian silversmith Hester Bateman
Hester Bateman is celebrated not just for her status as one of few female silversmiths working in Georgian England, but for the dynamic...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jul 16, 20234 min read
A Guide to Art Deco Jewellery
We delve into the world of Art Deco jewellery to discover its history, the most prized pieces and how to buy a few beautiful jewels of...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jul 15, 20232 min read
All about garnets
Garnets come in many colours and even in colour-changing varieties. They are formed from a group of minerals that have similar crystal...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jul 15, 20232 min read
A guide to vintage engagement rings
Whether you're looking for a special ring to propose with, or perhaps you've inherited a ring you'd like to sell, here's everything you...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jun 13, 20233 min read
What are Vesta Cases
Vesta cases are small portable boxes made to contain matches and keep them dry. They take their name from the Roman goddess of fire and...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jun 12, 20233 min read
What is considered vintage jewellery?
Vintage jewellery is desirable twentieth century jewellery, that doesn’t necessarily fit into any particular design styles, such as Art...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jun 12, 20235 min read
Collecting antique insect jewellery
From brooches and bracelets, to necklaces and rings, sparkling Victorian insect jewellery is currently popular among modern buyers. But...
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Antiques in Oxford
Jun 12, 20235 min read
The joy of vintage and antique cocktail rings
More is more when it comes to eye-catching cocktail rings, so jazz up your jewellery collection this party season with some vintage bling....
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Antiques in Oxford
Jun 12, 20232 min read
The dawn of Art Deco
Sandwiched between the horror and disarray of the two World Wars, the Art Deco period, spanning the 1920s and 30s, was a glorious, golden...
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Antiques in Oxford
Apr 28, 20232 min read
Do you have any of these old items??
Costume jewellery Gold and silver jewellery Silver items Medals and militaria Writing instruments, Gold Toys Coins Cameras Masonic...
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Antiques in Oxford
Apr 28, 20231 min read
Would you like your items valued?
We give honest values to help you decide what to do with them. You can of course sell in auction but bear in mind that the auction house...
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