House Notes12 March 2026 · 6 min
Reading the Hallmarks of South Indian Brass
A short field guide to the maker's marks, alloy variations, and patina that distinguish 19th-century South Indian brass.
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In the Showroom
The Estate at Calicut
10 November 2025 · 6 min read
Three days, twelve rooms, and a collection built over four generations — notes from a house clearance we were privileged to be part of.
Stay Informed
Occasional notes on acquisitions, restoration, and the objects we consider. No frequency promised.
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Restoration02 February 2026 · 4 min
On Not Over-Restoring: A House Position
Why we leave the patina, the surface, and most of the history exactly where it was found.
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An Estate, Catalogued
Notes from a private acquisition: ledgers, miniatures, a writing desk that turned out to be Anglo-Indian.
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