Christmas double issue of Antique Collecting magazine – Antique Collecting

The festive double issue of Antique Collecting magazine is out now, packed with a suitably seasonal flavour – from the best country houses to visit over Christmas, to collecting ideas for the coming year. Subscribe now to get the magazine delivered to your door each month – plus receive a free book and jute bag – and find out what’s inside by scrolling down.

Pining for the Fjords: Andreas Seising reveals why the temperature is rising on pine furniture designed for Sewdish lodges

We Love Lucy: The market for work by the Benton End artist Lucy Harwood is on the up. Antique Collecting goes behind the scenes at a new exhibition

King Louis: Art nouveau lights made by Louis Tiffany are back in vogue, but there’s much more to his art than glass lamp shades

Lego Maniacs: The longed-for Christmas gift of many children, Lego sets are highly sought after today. But how do you build a collection?

Christmas Lickings: Stamp errors are highly collectable – none more so than Christmas stamp errors. Antique Collecting reports

Deck the Halls: Collectors can learn so much from a visit to one of the UK’s country houses. But which are putting on the best festive displays?

Call Collect: Stuck for a collecting obsession in 2024? Eight specialists reveal what they collect and why

Also inside this month’s issue:

An Auctioneer’s Lot: Charles Hanson raises a very special wassail cup to herald in the festive season

Star from the East: New columnist Irita Marriott, star of many antiques TV shows, joins the team

Marc My Words: The Antiques Roadshow specialist Marc Allum shares some thoughts on why antique Christmas shopping is the future