When it comes to spotting top quality
Edwardian antiques, it's not always easy to get things right. We all know that
the littlest of details can make the biggest of differences, so it's important
that they're handled correctly. In the antiques world, it's fair to say that
there's no such thing as a minor detail. In fact, the antiques world is founded on
minor details, says About.com journalist Pamela Wiggins.
It's the minor details that make the
difference between a genuine and a counterfeit. It's the minor details that can
tell you whether or not the piece you want is worth your admiration. I cannot
emphasize enough that there's no such thing as a minor detail. If you're trying
to put together a period house, everything has to fit. It's even more
important, when it comes to Edwardian pieces.
If you're looking for some finishing
touches that can furnish an Edwardian house, you're in luck at MP Levene. They've got an extensive
collection of Edwardian silverware - everything from mugs, to dish rings and
candelabras. They're all genuine pieces, restored and returned to their former
glory. What could be better than a true Edwardian antique, a one off destined
for the bosom of your very carefully designed home and sanctuary?
Right now, they have a magnificent
Edwardian centrepiece on sale. It is a superb piece of silver, with an oblong
base and a reed and ribbon border. It's centre is decorated with four intricate
lion heads - they sit on a square pedestal that supports a large, round bowl.
It is thought that the centre bowl, and the two smaller detachable bowls were
once used to display fruit. The front of the pedestal is engraved with the
crest and motto of the Crompton family of Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
Another fine example is a rather charming
Edwardian tea set. Made up of three separate pieces of silver-ware, and
produced in 1904 by Carrington & Co of London. This would be an ideal
addition to an Edwardian house, so why not think about investing in this or a
similar piece? There's a teapot, a milk jug and a sugar bowl - all embossed
with a frieze of scrolls, leaves and flowers. Each pieces stands on three feet,
giving the whole set an obviously
antiquated look, says LoveToKnow.com journalist Myre Audet.
If you're looking for something a little
bit more unusual, try looking for a quirky Edwardian mug. Made in 1907, and
very delicately engraved to look like it is draped in ferns, these pieces are
delightful. It has a gilded, gold washed interior and a strong loop handle. It
would make a superb present for a christening, but it would also look just as
splendid on a mantelpiece, or in a display cabinet. This style mug would be
suited to the type of buyer who doesn't like to go for the obvious pieces – they
are quirky, fun antiques.
For those buyers still not satisfied with a
quirky Edwardian mug, there's the even quirkier Edwardian scissor set. Which
includes a beautifully maintained pair of grape scissors, sold in their
original leather case. Whilst they are completely plain on the back, they do
have an attractive looped engraving on their front - it more commonly referred
to as 'bright cut engraving.' These scissors are surprisingly heavy, which
gives them that very solid and antiquated feel.
Author Bio: Arnold Smith is a Edwardian antique collector and is always looking Edwardian furniture at auctions. He recommends MP Levene if
you are looking for beautiful Edwardian pieces. Arnold can be found
online blogging about how to tell the difference between a genuine
antique and a fake.

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