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An Antiquarian's Tale

An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 208

November 21, 2022Clinton Howell

The stories dealers tell about past inventory which they could have/should have made a fortune on are standard fare in the trade. We are imperfect in our knowledge when we...

An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 207

November 14, 2022Clinton Howell

The history of a piece of furniture, particularly 18th century English furniture, is often too opaque to follow back to the original owner and/or maker. Hence, a great deal of...

An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 206

November 7, 2022Clinton Howell

Craftsmanship is an aspect of furniture that can be elusive to understand. It isn't just about dovetails although they can be revealing.

An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 205

October 31, 2022Clinton Howell

The condition of a piece often tells a story of its creation and its existence and will likely predicate whether a piece is worth buying. When I was restoring years...

An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 204

October 24, 2022Clinton Howell

Color is a subject that is close to every English antique furniture dealer's heart, at least dealers in pre-20th century furniture. It adds an ephemeral dimension to what might just...

An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 203

October 17, 2022Clinton Howell

There are five aspects regarding a piece of furniture that are worth noting--design, color, condition, craftsmanship and history. I am going to explore each aspect for the next five blogs.

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