http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@a1articles.com There are some really incredible antique Chinese snuff bottles, mostly made of glass, that have been painted, but on the inside of the bottle! When one looks at the size of the hole it does seem to be a very difficult achievement, yet they have succeeded... http://www.a1articles.com/article_224360_29.html 08th October 2007 Antique lacquer was always highly valued for its lasting qualities and strength. A very high gloss could be achieved, proving impervious to alcohol, acids and hot liquids. It would also have appealed to the Zen Buddhism ideals of 'Yin and Yang', as lacq... http://www.a1articles.com/article_53819_22.html 16th May 2006 When collecting Japanese netsuke most of the true antique netsuke, as against lots of modern copies, will normally have two connecting cord holes (known as himotoshi), but one will be much larger than the other! The netsuke was a handling piece, that ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_53195_47.html 15th May 2006 ABOUT BECOMING AN ANTIQUE COLLECTOR Before buying anything; make a point of studying books and catalogues (even old ones) on your subject, then attend a few auctions, be sure to inspect your choice of antiques on the viewing days before the auction, alwa... http://www.a1articles.com/article_52314_47.html 11th May 2006 NETSUKE Japanese netsukes are superb little carvings, mostly made out of ivory or wood, as handling pieces, or toggles. So one good way of judging a good netsuke is to handle it – it should feel very comfortable and interesting, in the hand, having no s... http://www.a1articles.com/article_52020_29.html 10th May 2006 FROM NATURAL FLAWS TO PICTURES Everyone will I am sure appreciate well hollowed stone antique Chinese snuff bottles, once handled, as the lovely shapes and purity of the stones used just cannot fail to impress. One would imagine that the approach would ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_51844_47.html 10th May 2006 As a collector of antique Japanese netsuke, inro, lacquer boxes, as well as Chinese snuff bottles and Jade carvings (particularly pendants) like all other collectors I have always been looking out for the chance to buy a bargain! Values One has to be... http://www.a1articles.com/article_49346_29.html 02nd May 2006 Firstly, we had decided that we would only collect antiques that we considered to be beautiful, secondly, the craftsmanship had to be outstanding and thirdly we preferred to collect really unique treasures! By unique, we mean hand crafted, rather than ma... http://www.a1articles.com/article_46690_22.html 25th April 2006 As rather specialised Asian antique collectors, over a very long period, we have managed to help form collections of really fine Japanese netsuke, inro, lacquer boxes, Chinese snuff bottles, pendants, jade and hard stone carvings. One advantage of co... http://www.a1articles.com/article_46233_22.html 23rd April 2006 When collecting Chinese antique snuff bottles, one can choose to collect glass, porcelain, bottles made from organic materials (such as amber or coral), or perhaps the inside painted bottles, but there is sure to be a time when one will decide to collect,... http://www.a1articles.com/article_45833_22.html 20th April 2006 Having been a keen British classic car enthusiast for many years (particularly fond of the Jensen classic cars of the early sixties) I only recently purchased a very advanced luxurious modern car. My new car is packed with what amounts to amazing technol... http://www.a1articles.com/article_45832_31.html 20th April 2006 Over a good many years we have created, though I say it myself, quite an important Snuff Bottle Collection. My wife, thank goodness, shares my interest in these little bottles, but perhaps I should warn you, collecting anything is a bit like a bug, once c... http://www.a1articles.com/article_39760_29.html 01st April 2006 The discovery of this technique was the result of an accident. The chance projection of a slide without having the screen in place resulted in a portrait appearing partly on some fabric and partly on the wallpaper. The curved fabric distorted the image ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_39757_22.html 01st April 2006 Before I describe these unique and beautiful works of art, exclusively Japanese, I feel that you need to know more about Lacquer, the extraordinary medium that was used. Only then will you fully appreciate these brilliant creations. For readers who are... http://www.a1articles.com/article_34571_27.html 11th March 2006 The first bottles we decided to buy that were not carved out of stone were made of glass. A huge range of glass bottles is to be found in all shapes and colours as well as a variety of manufacturing techniques. Much more research is needed in order to ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_34570_27.html 11th March 2006 Japanese Lacquer Inro and Boxes are such incredibly beautiful works of art, particularly, pieces from the late 18th and early 19th century. I consider many of them to rate very highly, amongst the finest treasures of the World! Without I hope being too... http://www.a1articles.com/article_34568_27.html 11th March 2006 Values A phenomenal amount of interest in classic cars a few years ago, caused much to be published and prices to escalate beyond belief. This was at a time when an Aston Martin Zagato, racing car (that never won a race), sold for over a million and a... http://www.a1articles.com/article_34567_31.html 11th March 2006