A brief dive into this fascinating subject of Chinoiserie – with more detail to follow – do keep an eye on our posts. Dates herein are approximate: Having been born in the Dutch East Indies…
Captain James Cook Cabinet
Another message from John: Having been in this business for more than six decades I have witnessed huge changes, some of which have been beneficial to the antiques collector/ dilettante, some less so. These days…
New Acquisitions at Box House
A Good Pair Of Charles II-Period Carved Walnut Chairs A Rare Small Early-18th Century Walnut Bureau Bookcase / Cabinet A Fine Pair Of Regency Mahogany & Satinwood-Inlaid Sofa Tables George III Period Oval Mahogany Wine Cooler…
Season’s Greetings & New Acquisitions
Our latest acquisition is this fine and rare pair of English Regency mahogany sofa tables. A message from John about our Queen Anne walnut double dome bookcase cabinet. A selection of stock available at Box House Antiques George II Period Walnut Armchair…
New Stock at Box House Antiques
A message from John on our new arrival, a George II period walnut armchair. A selection of stock available at Box House Antiques Fine French 19th Century Carved Oak Marble Top Commode A Rare Chinese Kangxi Polychrome Coromandel Lacquer…
One Of Our Latest Finds, And The History Of The Bureau
One of our latest finds: Fine French 19th Century Carved Oak Marble Top Commode The History Of The Bureau: The bureau in its various forms: The bureau bookcase/cabinet is one of the most functional and…
66 Years In The Antiques Trade
Being in this fascinating antiques business for the past 66 plus years one realises that it is a passion above all else. When infected with this passion it is nigh impossible to shake it off,…
Contemplating King Charles III’s taste in the Applied Arts
A message from John: Watching the coronation of King Charles lll we were fascinated to get a look at the coronation chair, and the Stone of Scone used down the ages at the coronations of…
Tales from the Trade with John Maas – An Antiques Dealer Day in the Life
A typical day in the life of a very active antiques dealer (John) in 1970: Come along with me. It is a drab Monday morning in November 1970. Pitch dark at 4.00 am, we have…
Box House Antiques – The Story So Far
A message from John: I became interested in antiques from a very early age when in Japan, just after the war, where my father was appointed head of the Netherlands Military Mission tasked – amongst…
