A quiet beginning
The Marple Journal is a quiet place for reflections, discoveries, and objects with a past.
Here you’ll find gentle notes from the world of antiques — pieces, stories, and moments gathered along the way.
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“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.
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.
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