Antiques Features

A History of Cornwall in 100 Objects

Rating: 2

March 23rd 2011

Inspired by the BBC’s History of the World series, Cornish museums have got together to produce a list of 100 artefacts that tell the county’s story. Sue Bradbury finds out more

Secret Dealers - RDF Television - South West

Rating: 3

September 27th 2010

PRESS RELEASE: ‘SECRET DEALERS’ A new show where ordinary people face the tough choice of turning their treasured possessions into serious money comes soon to ITV Daytime and is looking for people to take part.

Cornwall Life looks at the world of Austrian bronze models of cats

Rating: 2

February 26th 2009

In this March issue, we look at the world of Austrian bronze models of cats

Martin McIlroy looks at pre-revolutionary Russian silver for Cornwall Life

Rating: 3

January 9th 2009

In this January issue we look at pre-revolutionary Russian silver and how much passes through our local auction houses

Chinas Precious Stone

Rating: 3

August 20th 2008

In this September issue we take a closer look at beautiful and magical jade that was China's royal gemstone, and is endowed with many symbolic qualities.

The Fabric of Furniture

Rating: 3

July 25th 2008

In this August issue, Bearne's compares the quality of modern-day and antique marquetry pieces.

Revitalising Godolphin House

Rating: 2

May 22nd 2008

It is hoped that the acquisition of Godolphin House by the National Trust last year, and the sale of selected contents by Bearne's Auctioneers of Exeter on 1-2 July, will ensure a safe future for both the family and the property. In this Ju...

The Tale of the Toy Soldier

Rating: 3

April 24th 2008

In our May issue, we take a look at toy soldiers and figures, and in particular at the firm of Britains. William Britain started producing hollow-cast toy soldiers in 1893 and set up his company when Queen Victoria reigned.

Cookworthys Porcelain

Rating: 2

April 3rd 2008

In our April 08 issue we look at the life of William Cookworthy, famous during the 18th century for manufacturing the first 'hard paste' porcelain in the country

Something to be Sniffed at

Rating: 2

November 30th 2007

In this December / January issue, Nic Saintey muses on snuff and snuff boxes - an old habit that may come back into fashion.

ETHELBERT WHITE - THE GENTLE BOHEMIAN

Rating: 3

June 5th 2007

In this June-July issue, we preview a sale of a studio collection. The artist Ethelbert White (1891-1972) and his wife, Betty, were glorious free spirits and gentle, self-sufficient bohemians. The studio collection shows a breadth of style from th...

FOR ARTS SAKE - Cornwall Arts and Antiques

Rating: 3

June 5th 2007

We have selected a variety of exhibitions from across the county that are taking place in June or July. All artists have close links with Cornwall and a variety of painting styles are represented, from figurative to still life, landscape to concep...

JULIE ELWIN - Cornwall Arts and Antiques

Rating: 2

June 5th 2007

Born and bred in Cornwall and with a flair for languages, it is not surprising that when the chance arose, musician Julie Elwin should decide to perform her songs in Cornish. In this June-July issue we look at her life as a musician and what is ne...