Buying guides to art, antiques, vintage and more
The buyer's guide to antique silver novelty items
While grand and elaborate pieces of silver became an essential part of 18th and 19th century dining culture, at the same time, smaller silver novelty items began to emerge as the Victorians acquired a taste for humorous or whimsical pieces.
What to look out for when buying jewellery at auction
More and more people are discovering the benefits of buying jewellery at auction. Free from high street mark-ups, ‘pre-loved' jewels by luxury designer names are priced at a fraction of the cost of buying a similar brand new item.
An expert’s guide to buying tables at auction
Large numbers of tables of all shapes, sizes and styles are offered every week at auctions on thesaleroom.com.
Five things to remember when buying Omega watches
Swiss watch maker Omega prides itself on innovation and quality.
What to look out for when buying Tiffany
Jewellery brand Tiffany & Co was founded in 1837 in New York by 25-year-old Charles Lewis Tiffany and John Young.
The buyer's guide to silver hallmarks
When buying silver at auction it’s important to look for an item’s hallmarks. These silver hallmarks indicate the purity of the precious metal and often identify the date and location where the item was originally stamped or 'assayed'.
How to start your Indian art collection
The term Indian art encompasses different artistic categories ranging from ancient antiquities to contemporary paintings.
The antique garden ornaments and furniture guide
Plenty of items that will enhance your garden are available to buy at auctions on thesaleroom.com.
How to start your comics collection
Comics are to be read and enjoyed. They can also be collected. Here's what you need to know to buy them successfully at auction.
The definitive guide to buying vintage football programmes
Among the memorabilia you can find at auction, football programmes are an inexpensive and fun way to enhance your enjoyment of the national game. And given what’s in them, they are probably the most informative too.