Website Size Reduction – Immediate Changes
We have recently began the process of reducing the size of our website. Running costs […]
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Pierre Traverse – Important Historical Information
All pictures in this blog are courtesy of the Traverse family. We do not own […]
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We’re moving . . .
Art deco modernist house for sale As we near completion of our nautical themed house […]
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Our packaging – a reassuring message to our customers
Having received two items from Europe this year, both poorly wrapped and not surprisingly broken […]
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The Iconic Zandra Rhodes
Zandra Rhodes is an iconic fashion designer who has created some of the fashion industry’s […]
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Biba: The Most Beautiful Store in the World
The swinging sixties was a British cultural revolution and London was the hub. The Biba […]
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Josephine Baker – Unseen Pictures
There is so much information about Josephine Baker online, and despite Sheryl being a huge […]
Read moreThe Dolly Sisters
Any blog regarding the art deco era is not complete without a brief introduction to […]
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Exclusive Offer – Limited Edition Cubist Clown by Lindsey B
When Lindsey B worked for Adel Rootstien as John Taylor’s assistant she was allowed to […]
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My Amazing Le Verrier Collection
My friend, the great grandson of Max, informs me that he is currently writing a […]
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Art Deco Posters
With our most recent update heavily poster orientated, now seems as good a time as […]
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Art Deco Wall Masks, Plaques & Busts
During the 1920s – 1930s and right up to today, wall masks have been very […]
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Gilbert Bayes – an English Sculptor
Gilbert Bayes (1872 – 1953) was an English sculptural artist who produced arts and crafts, […]
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Pseudonyms
It was common practise over time and especially during the Art Deco years for artists […]
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Novelty Cocktail Sticks Sets and Barware
The most collectible cocktail sticks dating from the 1930s were the creations made by Sudre. […]
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Pol Rab – Creator of Ric and Rac
Paul Abraham, born in Paris, 25-08-1898 and tragically died in February 1933 at the age […]
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Why were so many statues unsigned?
Many clients ask me why were so many art deco items unsigned? Probably as many […]
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ATO Clocks
ATO – Leon Hatot (1883 – 1953). The Master Clock Maker and Sculptor. Leon Hatot […]
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Marie-Christine Pavone
When I first met Marie-Christine she was working out of an apartment just inside the […]
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Reuniting the Ciprianis
Several years ago I was contacted by email by a lady in France asking me […]
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Lindsey B: The Woman, The Legend (Part 1)
I have been an avid admirer of Lindsey B (Balkwill) for many years now and […]
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Antiques and postage – is it worth it?
One of the most important decisions to make after you’ve decided on your next antique […]
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Welcome to our new website
A big Thank You to Resknow Studio. Our very first blog post must be to […]
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