Antique Collecting

Antique Collecting is the ‘go-to’ source for industry news, expert advice and all the latest trends. Subscribe today and start learning insider secrets from the world’s leading specialists. Since it launched in 1966, Antique Collecting has provided in-depth analysis of the current market, predicting booms before they happened. Whether you are just starting out or an experienced dealer, Antique Collecting offers a clear picture of the fast-changing world of antiques with its easy-to-understand guides. From mid-century modern to 17th-century oak, Antique Collecting is the definitive guide for buyers, sellers and collectors.

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“If I had to recommend one antiques magazine to the general collector, it would be Antique Collecting.” David Battie, BBC Antiques Roadshow

In this month's issue of Antique Collecting magazine:
Pitcher Perfect: In Germany they are known as Bartmann jugs, in the UK we call them Bellarmines - either way explore the history of both Tudor drinking customs and 18th-century international trade

Prints Charming: If you've ever dreamt of owning a Picasso, there really is a way. Prints by the Spanish maestro are eminently affordable. Gallery manager Kevin Finch reveals his collecting guide

Faces Book: 'Cartomania' - exchanging cartes de visite - was all the rage, not just in Victorian Britain but across the globe. Paul Frecker reports on a very unusual - and collectable - phenomenon

Punch Drunk: In mid 18th-century England there was only one alcoholic drink to serve guests - punch. And central to every social gathering was the punch bowl. Antique Collecting reveals the most popular ceramic designs

Putting on the Glitz: The surprisingly interesting history of that Christmas staple, the sequin, is put in focus and we profile the sale of some shimmering garments created by the Hollywood costumier Bob Mackie

Plus All the latest news from the leading auctions and fairs, and top advice from expert writers