Antiques Guides - Nimbus Antiques

Antique Furniture Makers: Ince & Mayhew

Ince and Mayhew was a successful and prominent firm of cabinet makers, established in London by John Mayhew (1736 - 1811) and William Ince (1737 - 1804) during the

12th September 2019

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What Makes an Antique, an Antique?

In the world of Antique furniture and other collectable items, an 'Antique' is generally considered to be an item that is at least one hundred years old. Anything less

10th September 2019

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How to Select the Right Antiques

No doubt you already know how antiques can add a real touch of elegance and class to any space. So we've together put this handy guide to help you

12th June 2019

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How to Find The Right Antiques Dealer

The right piece of antique furniture can add something otherworldly to your home. Antiques are at once timeless, sophisticated and grounding, connecting us to life in another time. However,

9th April 2019

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Antique Furniture Makers: George Hepplewhite

George Hepplewhite designed furniture in the Neoclassical style, as did Chippendale and Sheraton. Like them, he was famous throughout the English speaking world, less as a creator of furniture,

5th April 2019

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Antique Furniture Makers: Thomas Chippendale

Thomas Chippendale Senior was born in Otley, West Yorkshire, in 1718. The son of a carpenter, he was apprenticed into the family trade. At that time in the North

6th February 2019

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Woods & Antiques

A great deal can be gleaned about the value, age, and story of a piece, by the wood that it is made from. Likewise, we can learn so much

19th December 2018

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Up Cycling Inspiration For Antique Lovers

Up-cycle Or Restore? Fine antique furniture, should always be correctly maintained and restored by experts. However if you have ever been to a flea market, antique fair, charity shops or

19th December 2018

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Arts & Crafts – A Radical Design Movement

Arts and Crafts was an exciting and radical, international design movement that flourished between 1860 and 1910. Especially in the second half of that period. It stood for traditional,

22nd November 2018

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Identifying Victorian Antiques – What To Look Out For

The Victorian era followed the reign of Great Britain’s Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, a time which produced antiques as rich as her majesty’s rule was. With great prosperity,

20th March 2018

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