Antique Dealer is an independent digital magazine for antique dealers, collectors, and anyone who loves the hunt for objects with history.
We cover the market — auction results, price trends, and the regulations that shape the trade — alongside practical guidance on authentication, restoration, and running an antiques business. We also go further afield, with travel guides to the world's best flea markets and shops, and features on how collectors live with the pieces they love.
Antique Dealer is built for readers who want more than nostalgia: real numbers, real technique, and real advice from people who spend their lives around old and beautiful things.
What we cover
- Market trends & news — prices, auction recaps, and regulation updates
- Identification & authentication — maker's marks, hallmarks, and spotting fakes
- Restoration & care — preservation, repair, and conservator advice
- The business side — sourcing, shop management, and dealer stories
- Travel & shopping guides — flea markets, shop trails, and directories
- Collecting & styling — living with antiques, showcases, and niche collecting
- Jewelry & wearables — antique jewelry and vintage watches
- Glossary & education — terminology and advice for new collectors
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