Annies Antiques Blog

What should I collect?  Have you ever wanted to collect something a bit different? Something that is older,  not too pricey to start but the sky's the limit if you want it to be? I have 3 suggestions for you and are all great places to start your own antique collection. Antique Stick Pins, Antique Tiles and Vintage Glass Paperweights. Collect Antique Stick Pins Just look at this lovely lot, aren't they beautiful? The selection here is all from the Victorian and Edwardian eras and are made with gold finials. You can see just a few of the vast range available and why they make such an interesting collection. Particularly look out for ones with animals and insects on the head. Or perhaps you like sport so a collection of sports-related ones would be for you. There's more about stick pins here and also a carefully curated selection for you to buy. Stick Pins Collect Antique Tiles Have you seen genuine antique tiles? Like stick pins, there is a huge range and var

I'm reviving my blog, its been a few years but now I'm back and ready to chat about antiques again.  Do you love all things old and interesting too? If so please follow my blog as I've got loads to show you. So what's here? I'm not limiting myself in any way except that what is here has to be old and it has to have visual or historic interest. Looking at old silver and jewellery, ceramics including art pottery and tiles. I like old magazines although the dust does put me off a little. Glass is colourful and I love paperweights.  Also, I take photos of interesting old buildings and places oh yes and interesting people from the past too. Small Silver I've been interested in history all my life and an antique dealer for the past 20 years. Retiring now so I'm sharing a few of my finds from the past and all the old stuff I find as I go off on new adventures. Sharing my knowledge so I don't forget it.