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Every once in a while, an unexpected yet delightful surprise arrives at our office... Recently, I have had the pleasure of receiving a letter; sta...

Welcome to this week's Artisan Antiques' Blog - During these times of turbulence, we sincerely hope each and every individual has been well and ver...

Welcome to this week's Artisan Antiques Blog.  In the general public's eye, fine antique silverware may often be associated with high-end collectab...

We are pleased to offer a new category/collection of silver items with our latest acquisitions and additions to the collection. "Silver Tableware" ...

Hello and welcome to Artisan Antiques Blogs - In today's post, we will highlight some of the pieces we have had the pleasure to acquire recently.  ...

In today's blog, I will have the pleasure to take you through our latest addition and collections of antiques. All the items featured in tod...

Silver Gilding (also refered to as Vermeil/Silver-gilt)  refers to the process in which a solid silver object is plated with a fine coating of gold...

Why do people collect such small items, how do they use it, do people even use snuff today? Some may find themselves wondering these questions - a...

Whether you are a long time collector or just starting off, it does not take long to realise the vast amount of snuff ...

Whether you are a long time collector or just starting off, it does not take long to realise the vast amount of snuff box designs, shapes and size...

Snuff came to be popular in England and the rest of Europe in the 17th century and although no single answer can be allocated to the popularity of ...

  At Artisan Antiques we specialise in antique snuff boxes and if this is your first time seeing one, you may be wondering what snuff boxes are. I...