Arthur Hayden

Arthur Hayden was a British antiquarian and author born in 1868 and died in 1946. Surviving library and author records consistently describe him as a writer on antiques and collecting, especially in the decorative arts.

He is best known for practical books such as Chats on English China, Chats on Old Furniture, Chats on Old Prints, Chats on Old Silver, and other volumes in a similar vein. His work focused on helping readers recognize, appreciate, and collect older objects, with a clear interest in ceramics, furniture, prints, clocks, and metalwork.

Though not a household name today, Hayden's books remain useful as snapshots of how antiques were studied and enjoyed in his time. Many of his works are now in the public domain and continue to circulate through digital libraries, which has helped keep his writing available for modern readers and listeners.