Allan Blackburn
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ask the Antiques Expert: Dolls
Dear Allan,
This doll belonged to my aunt and must be over 90 years old (my aunt is now 88). The doll is 19 inches...
Ask the Antique Expert: Porcelain
Dear Allan,
I have enclosed a few photos of crockery items from the family archives and as I am “downsizing”, I would welcome a valuation,...
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