The English Home

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Discovering precious finds

For all of us who were looking forward to visiting antiques fairs, online antiques hunting offers access to centuries worth of precious finds, as well as a way of supporting independent businesses at this difficult time. Websites such as 1stdibs have become invaluable to interior designers, serious collectors and those seeking the perfect piece to finish off a room at home.

Industry bodies LAPADA (The Association Of Art & Antiques Dealers) and BADA (The British Antique Dealers’ Association) have items for sale on their websites ( ; ). CADA (The Cotswolds Art & Antique Dealers’ Association) has an online catalogue of items for sale in celebration of its 40th anniversary ( ). Many antiques shops have ) and Hatchwell Antiques ( ) in London ( ).

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