Publication: The Connoisseur Magazine
Issue Date: January 1923
Publisher: The Connoisseur Ltd. (Proprietors), 1, Duke Street, St. James’s, London, S.W.1
Condition: Front and back pages have been disconnected form the spine of the magazine.
Internal notes: QC passed
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The January 1923 edition of The Connoisseur: A Magazine for Collectors is more than a publication—it is a passage through time, a portal to the elegance and grandeur of a bygone era. As you hold its pages, you can almost hear the rustle of crisp, century-old paper, its weight solid with history. The rich scent of aged ink drifts faintly, whispering of an era where collecting was not merely a pastime, but an art—a pursuit of beauty, refinement, and historical appreciation. Each page, adorned with meticulously printed engravings and advertisements from London’s most prestigious antique dealers, carries the whispers of discerning collectors from a world where exquisite craftsmanship and connoisseurship reigned supreme.
The pages unfold like a well-kept secret, revealing articles brimming with erudition and passion. One moment, you are in a candlelit study, poring over an insightful piece on Nathaniel Dance’s portraits, the next, you find yourself wandering through the hallowed halls of Sotheby’s, marveling at the forthcoming sales of fine engravings and English portraits. The past comes alive through its advertisements—Frank Partridge’s grand mahogany cabinets, Waring & Gillow’s Renaissance-style sideboards, and Stoner & Evans’ delicate porcelain figurines—each one an echo of an age where craftsmanship spoke louder than words. The layout, the language, the very essence of this magazine transports you directly into the world of the 1920s British collector, where the love for antiques was more than a trade—it was a lifetime devotion, a connection to history, a pursuit of elegance.
Despite the front and back pages being disconnected from the spine, the heart of this magazine remains intact and untouched by time. Its stories, its artistry, and its dedication to collectors remain undiminished, just as relevant and captivating as it was over a century ago. To own this magazine is to possess a relic of collector culture, a tangible piece of a golden era where antiques were more than objects—they were guardians of history, each with a tale to tell. Whether you are a historian, an art enthusiast, or a collector drawn to the elegance of the past, this magazine is an irreplaceable treasure—a testament to the pursuit of beauty and the stories that live on through the objects we cherish.
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The Connoisseur A Magazine for Collectors London UK January 1923
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