You may be lucky enough to find old remnants of historic wallpaper in your period house. But how old is it? Historic wallpaper is difficult to date. Fashions go round in circles and styles had many revivals over the centuries. What comes around goes around Dainty floral and striped designs of the early 19th century... Continue Reading →
The Victorian brass and iron bed – a history and a restoration
I’ve recently bought a ‘new’ Victorian brass and iron bed and the experience has been a real eye-opener. These are not rare objects. However, I found sourcing the right antique bed one of the most difficult purchases I’ve ever made! So many old beds are either in poor condition, messed about with or are so... Continue Reading →