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If you are looking for real antiques but finding it difficult to trace specialist antiques then advice from Antiques expert Judith Miller recently in the Daily Telegraph will be useful for you.

Miller had lined up her own list from where any member of the general public can access quality antiques in no time.

From blog.christiandaviesantiques.co.uk:

Antiques dealers can be found in most towns and cities throughout Britain and usually come under the heading of general or specialist dealers. General dealers tend to locate their stock predominately through house clearances and may have some knowledge of the items they sell. However, the specialist dealer makes it their business to know a lot about antiques and, contrary to popular belief, sells quality antiques within most people’s price range. Specialist dealers will always heavily research each antique they buy and know exactly what an item is worth, plus its provenance or history. So those of us wishing to buy an antique for investment purposes should go to a specialist antiques dealer who will be able to advise on the best pieces to buy for the greatest return.

Specialist dealers are usually members of the British Antique Dealers’ Association, or BADA approved, and will guarantee quality and provenance of any items they sell. Another sign to look for out for is the London and Provincial Antique Dealers’ Association, or Lapada. Antiques centres also provide the expertise of a number of specialist dealers who together provide a comprehensive range of antiques to choose from.

This news will surely help many of our site visitors with an interest in antiques and collectibles.