Antiques in Oxford
Arts and Crafts Gladys and Charles Mumford
Gladys and Charles Mumford were partners in both life and business. They were jewellers and silversmiths working in the Midlands and...
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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 five 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
- Sep 2, 2022
- 1 min
Arts & Crafts jewellery from Edith Linnell and Bernard Instone
Arts & Crafts jewellery from Birmingham designers Edith Linnell and Bernard Instone. Bernard Instone: Instone was born in Kings Norton,...
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Antiques in Oxford
- Sep 2, 2022
- 2 min
International Women’s Day
Since 1911 we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8th March, which is set out to be the focal point in the movement for women’s...
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Antiques in Oxford
- Sep 2, 2022
- 1 min
Georg Jensen
The Danish silversmith Georg Jensen (1866 – 1935) is a firm favourite with buyers. His silverware optimises the characteristics which...
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Antiques in Oxford
- Aug 30, 2022
- 2 min
Victorian ‘castle-top’ souvenirs
The term ‘castle-top’ is regularly used to describe a variety of silver boxes, primarily made during the early to mid-19th century and...
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Antiques in Oxford
- Aug 30, 2022
- 2 min
History of Birmingham ‘Toys’
Birmingham-made ‘toys’ demonstrate a rich, local history of world renowned craftsmanship. A range of eminent names illustrate a network...
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Antiques in Oxford
- Aug 30, 2022
- 1 min
The Charm of Convertible Jewellery
Convertible jewellery has been charming us since the turn of the century, from a diamond tiara that can be transformed into a necklace,...
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Antiques in Oxford
- Aug 30, 2022
- 2 min
The secrets of jade
The beauty of jade has made it treasured worldwide for over 7000 years. A representation of the many secrets of elegant gemstones can be...
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Antiques in Oxford
- Jul 14, 2022
- 3 min
Indian silver
Of all the art forms traditionally associated with India, silver work is perhaps the least well recognised. Until recently, silver that...
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Antiques in Oxford
- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
The Look of Love
The term “lover’s eye” is a fairly recent addition to the auction world. However, the origin of these pieces dates right back to the late...
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Antiques in Oxford
- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
Tanzanite: Lavish, Elegant, Fashionable . . .
Sourced from only one location, the Merelani Hills of Tanzania, tanzanite in its finest form is a highly sought-after precious gem, with...
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Antiques in Oxford
- Jun 28, 2022
- 1 min
The Arts and Crafts Movement
Charles Robert Ashbee was a prime mover of the Arts and Crafts Movement which lasted from around 1880 until 1920, shortly after the First...
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Antiques in Oxford
- Jun 28, 2022
- 1 min
February Birthstone: Amethyst
Amethyst is the February Birthstone, and the history behind the stone is hugely fascinating. Amethyst takes its name from the ancient...
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Antiques in Oxford
- Jun 28, 2022
- 1 min
History of Archibald Knox
Born on the Isle of Man, Archibald Knox began working for Liberty in his twenties and many items produced featured symbols, curves,...
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Antiques in Oxford
- Jun 28, 2022
- 1 min
Padparadscha Sapphire
The Padparadscha is a very special cousin to the more commonly found blue sapphire. This pinkish orange stone is rare due to its unusual...
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Antiques in Oxford
- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
Victorian ‘castle-top’ souvenirs
The term ‘castle-top’ is regularly used to describe a variety of silver boxes, primarily made during the early to mid-19th century and...
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Antiques in Oxford
- Jun 6, 2022
- 2 min
Antiques in the home: the most sustainable way to furnish.
Every house has a distinct feeling and personality based on its age, its owners and how they use the space. I love the impact antiques...
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Antiques in Oxford
- Jun 5, 2022
- 4 min
Rene Lalique
Born in 1860, René Lalique was an extremely talented and prolific designer who enjoyed great commercial success during his lifetime. He...
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Antiques in Oxford
- Jun 5, 2022
- 1 min
Theodor Fahrner jewellery
The Theodor Fahrner jewellery company is best known for its typical Art Nouveau designs of the late 19th and early 20th centuries....
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Antiques in Oxford
- Jun 5, 2022
- 2 min
The Secrets of Jade
The beauty of jade has made it treasured worldwide for over 7000 years. A representation of the many secrets of elegant gemstones can be...
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