If This Piece Could Talk
The Names I Carried
A Victorian card case remembers the names, hands and lives it once knew — an imagined story inspired by a beautiful antique from Marple Antiques.
Ester Fran
If This Piece Could Talk
If This Piece Could Talk
Discover the imagined lives of antique and vintage pieces from Marple Antiques, and the moments, people and stories they may have witnessed along the way.
Where Did They Go?
Where Did They Go?
Discover a collection of antiques and vintage treasures that have found new homes through Marple Antiques. Revisit their stories and explore their original listings.
Collecting
What Is a Netsuke? Discover the Art Behind These Tiny Japanese Treasures
Discover the fascinating history of Japanese netsuke—tiny carvings that began as practical kimono toggles before becoming extraordinary miniature works of art treasured by collectors around the world.
Antique & Vintage Care
How to Care for Silver: Antique, Vintage and Everyday Pieces
Whether it's antique, vintage or modern, silver deserves thoughtful care. Discover simple tips to help preserve its beauty, protect its finish and enjoy it for generations to come.
Collecting
What Your Jewellery Is Trying to Tell You
Hallmarks and maker's marks can reveal fascinating clues about a piece's age, origin and craftsmanship. Discover the stories hidden within antique and vintage jewellery.
Collecting
What Makes an Object Collectible?
Why do some objects become highly sought after while others remain overlooked? Discover the role rarity, craftsmanship, condition, provenance and personal connection play in making an antique or vintage piece truly collectible.
Reflections
“The Antique Shop Test: Why Certain Pieces Draw Us In”
A reflection on why we are instinctively drawn to certain antiques and vintage pieces — from crystal and jewellery to old books and decorative objects — and what those quiet connections may reveal about us.
Collecting
The One That Didn’t Stay: Why Uranium Glass Disappears So Quickly
A striking set of uranium glass cocktail glasses that lasted only weeks—discover why pieces like this are becoming harder to find and rarely stay available for long.
Reflections
What Should You Expect When Buying Antiques and Vintage Pieces?
There is something undeniably special about bringing an antique or vintage piece into your home. Unlike modern items, these objects have already lived a life. They have been used, cared for, moved through generations, and quietly witnessed moments we can only imagine. For many people, however, stepping into the world
Welcome to the Marple Journal
The Marple Journal is a quiet extension of Marple Antiques — a space shaped by reflection rather than urgency. It was created as a place to pause, where antiques are not only objects to be collected, but companions to slower thinking. Here, the focus shifts gently away from transactions and toward
Reflections
Easter, Years Ago
Where Easter Leaves Its Mark on Ever on Everyday Living Easter, years ago, may not feel so far away. A table was set — perhaps simply, but with care. A favourite piece brought out from the cupboard. Antique or vintage cutlery given a gentle polish, and homewares chosen not just for