Since my early days of dealing – which go back over 60 years – I have witnessed some incredibly talented fakers at work using what used to be called ‘breakers’. For example: large Victorian wardrobes…
Carriage
Safe and efficient transport of valuable antiques, large or small. Guaranteed peace of mind using the experts. There are not many antiques businesses that can claim to have been using the same carriers for over…
How to successfully buy antiques for sale on the internet
The main dilemma facing the internet buyer is one of trust and confidence. Here are some tips: 1. The antique shop should be long established, and the best ones are usually family run businesses. 2.…
The evolution of the antique dealer/collector
It is interesting to speculate as to how antique dealers and collectors evolve. Most do so through a long family tradition of being encouraged at an early age to appreciate beautiful things. As a guest…
Some reflections on life in England during the 17th and 18th centuries
During the 17th century England became steadily richer. Trade and commerce expanded hugely. By the 17th century trade was an increasingly important part of the English economy. Meanwhile industries such as glass, brick making, iron…
Some useful tips on how to establish the authenticity of Georgian multiple pedestal dining tables
Some useful tips on how to establish the authenticity of Georgian multiple pedestal dining tables. These observations are included thanks largely to conversations had back in the 1950’s with old established dealers who often started…
How the antiques trade has changed
The late Monty Sainsbury of Bath was my mentor who started out as a ‘runner’ long before WW2. He told me in order to get the news he would as a boy run down to…
Poland 2018
When Dad and I travel together we always try to include visiting the best museum collections. The contents of the ‘Green Vault’ in Dresden did not disappoint. We were guests on the 2018 Rolls Royce…
Do not allow your taste and good sense to be hi-jacked by any one
There are many large vested interests doing their best to dictate what constitutes good taste and sophistication in 2018. These powerful groups are determined to control the direction of the antiques market, trying to attract…
Antiques Show
Generally speaking every town has its regular antiques show and antique market. These are mainly for amateurs and those new to the antique market. The T.V. Antiques Show The ‘Antiques Roadshow’ has gained a huge…