(Above photo - South Hertfordshire antiques )
Looking for an old piece of art that can remind you how life was in the past? Antiques are usually beautiful or rare items like jewelry and furniture that have existed for 100 years or more. If you are looking for South Hertfordshire antiques for your home, we have a few suggestions of the things you might want to pay attention to. The following are the common types of antiques in South Hertfordshire. Our showroom is just 25 minutes north of London just outside Potters Bar.
1. English Porcelain
(Above photo - Hertfordshire antiques - where the M25 meets the A1 ) China might have invented porcelain, but England popularized it and made is a popular item of desire. Thus, you are likely to find English porcelain from as early as the 18th century. In any case, English porcelain exists on a broader variety than that from China. It was used to make slop bowls, spoon trays, canisters, bowls, and teapots. All of these items were made in sets to ensure uniformity – a big concern at that time. English porcelain is also referred to as bone china.
2. Jewelry
You might also be interested in buying antique jewelry from across the world. However, jewelry is not just restricted to necklaces, bangles, and such. It may also include watches, clocks, and figurines. Other items of interest may also include bottles and music boxes. The good thing is that all of these are among the most popular South Hertfordshire antiques.
3. Art
(Above photo - Decorative arts and antiques in South Hertfordshire )
If you are looking for antique art, you have come to the right place. Since they are rare in nature, antique pieces of art tend to be highly valuable. In most cases, your piece of art is likely to be the only existing one from a particular artist. That’s why pieces of antique art tend to fetch millions of auctions.
4. Figurines
(Above photo - Interiors and design from Canonbury Antiques ) The Figurines are tiny statues that represent animals and human figures. They are the best for memorabilia collectors who want to have rare, valuable items. Don’t mistake figurines for dolls since they are meant for ornamental purposes. They usually represent subjects such as comediadelArte, criers, religion, classical, or soldiers. Most of the antique figurines available in South Hertfordshire were made from the 18th century onwards.
5. Jade
Jade is a precious stone that the ancient Chinese used as an accessory on jewelry. It is a green stone that is highly valued by the Chinese. Its value keeps appreciating like that of other precious stones, including gold. When buying, you need to be careful not to be duped by some fake jades. In addition to being a standalone item, jade may be used to make amulets, carvings, pendants, earrings, and bracelets. It is a perfect combination of gold and diamonds. So, what do you want to buy from us? When you come to South Hertfordshire antiques, you will find all the items mentioned above and more. We also have antique furniture from vast periods. You may want to sample our chairs, tables, chests, and so on. Don’t wait for too long before checking out what we have in stock. You might just find that rare item you have been looking for.
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