Antique Decorating
Why on Earth Did This Exist?
A porcelain box with a sculptural sardine on the lid seems absurd now. Ida Madder looks at the forgotten dining rituals that made it...
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Antique Decorating
Before You Bid, Turn It Over.
The prettiest auction photograph is rarely the most useful. Ida Madder shares the simple checks that can reveal marks, repairs, honest wear—and save you...
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Antique Decorating
The Room Is Fine. That’s the Problem.
A room doesn’t need to look old to have history. Discover how one well-chosen antique can add character, tension and personality to even the...
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