The term patina occurs frequently in the world of antiques. But what is it, and how does it occur? Most wooden items over the centuries have had some sort of … Read More
Patina on furniture and other wooden items
Bois Durci
The manufacture of Bois Durci was patented in Paris in 1856 by Francois Lepage and was achieved by mixing a very fine sawdust, usually ebony or rosewood, with albumen-the sticky … Read More
Antiques for the future – food for thought
According to research by the International Antiques and Collectors’ Fairs (IACF) a new (made in China) chest of drawers has a carbon footprint 16 times … Read More
Australian cedar meat safe
This full cedar meat safe dates from around 1850 has been fully restored and repolished. There is a lovely back story to this piece. An Italian migrant family came to … Read More
Royal Worcester Sabrina Ware
Sabrina Ware was first introduced in 1894 and production ran through to the mid-1930’s. A beautiful, subtle decoration caused by the effects of metallic salts, … Read More
Cedar ballot box
Cedar ballot box
Cedar ballot box
So, you are a gentleman in the 1860’s, and you have applied, or been invited, to join a gentleman’s club or a fraternity like the Freemasons or the Druids. But … Read More
Old Sheffield Plate
Old Sheffield Plate
Old Sheffield plate platter
Now that I’ve shown you pieces of Old Sheffield Plate, I had better explain how they were made. A platter or candlesticks of … Read More
Blue and white jug and basin
This jug and basin set, decorated with a blue and white pattern of an ancient bridge near some classical ruins, was originally part of a larger set. An average … Read More
ladies calling card case
A very pretty ladies calling card case made of tortoiseshell veneered over a wooden frame and inlaid with engraved silver. From the late 1700’s through to the early 1900’s men … Read More
Old Sheffield plate serving platter
This very good quality Old Sheffield plate serving platter was made by Thomas and James Creswick, of Sheffield who were noted makers of quality Old Sheffield Plate. On the back … Read More
China Rose a member of AA&ADA
We are very pleased to announce that China Rose Antiques has just been accepted as a member of the Australian Antiques & Art Dealers Association. This is the leading antique … Read More
Welcome to the China Rose Blog
Good morning to everyone. For my first blog I’d like to introduce ourselves. China Rose Antiques was started by my wife Jenny and myself way back in 1992. We offer … Read More