An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 231 May 1, 2023Clinton HowellDealers of antiques always look for "smalls", items that sit on or around furniture that can captivate potential buyers for either the small itself or the furniture.
An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 230 April 24, 2023Clinton HowellI was very lucky to have a father who could network in ways that few could surpass. He seemed to know everyone. He succeeded in getting me a job in...
An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 229 April 17, 2023Clinton HowellThe news I hear from the UK about English antique furniture sales by the trade is very positive, meaning that the US is lagging in its appreciation of English antiques.
An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 228 April 10, 2023Clinton HowellI received my copy of "Industry and Ingenuity, The Partnership of William Ince and John Mayhew" (not Jane Austen's missing manuscript of the love affair between a clergyman and a...
An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 227 April 3, 2023Clinton HowellOne of the most important lessons that the London College of Furniture didn't try to teach was how to determine what was good design, nor did they try to teach...
An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 226 March 27, 2023Clinton HowellI have spent a fair amount of time discussing anti-money laundering (AML) with art and antique dealers because the EU, and the United States governments, consider the art and antiques...