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Our antiques expert, Allan Blackburn, of GB Antiques Centre, Lancaster, replies to readers’ queries about any antiques and collectables they treasure, and would like to have valued. Please send your letters and photos to robyn@looppublishing.co.uk or post to Northern Life, 2 Sun Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0JJ

The Vinyl Revolution | Antiques Expert

Allan Blackburn

As The Undertones once sang, “Here Comes The Summer.’ For music lovers it’s the season of festivals. Music plays a huge part in people’s...

Antiques Expert: Allan values Mrs Skilton’s antique cups and saucers

Allan Blackburn

Dear Allan, I wondered if you could please help to identify my antique cups and saucers, they do not have a maker’s mark and I...

Our antiques expert values an Imperial Model B typewriter

Allan Blackburn

Dear Allan, I wondered if you could tell me more - and value - this old typewriter. I believe it is the Imperial Model B...

A rare rocking horse | Antiques Expert

Allan Blackburn

Dear Allan, I am hoping you might be able to help me? I was wondering if you could offer any further information in relation...

Our antiques expert values an ornate sideboard

Allan Blackburn

Dear Allan, This lovely dresser/sideboard was passed on to us from an elderly relative. As far as I know she was married in 1910 and...

Shelley tea service valuation

Allan Blackburn

Dear Allan, Please could you give me a valuation of this 40-piece Shelley tea service? It would be coming up to 100 years old....

Ask the Antiques Expert: Wonderful Wedding Ware

Allan Blackburn

Dear Allan, Please can you help me with a valuation of this Carlton Ware set that I’ve had for 60 years. We started collecting this...

Charity Valuations at GB Antiques

Allan Blackburn

Charity Valuations to Celebrate Landmark Anniversary This month the team at GB Antiques Centre are celebrating their 25th anniversary. To honour such a huge milestone in...