As our thoughts turn to Spring, invigorate your interiors with exquisite furniture suitable for any home. A selection of stock available at Box House Antiques Fine George I Burr Walnut Secretaire Cabinet Early 18th Century Coromandel Lacquer Corner…
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…
Robert Kime Tribute
Robert Kime 1946 – 2022 He always created a wonderful, cosy and beautiful environment for people to enjoy.
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,…
The Preservation of Antiques
Welcome back to the world of antique preservation. In this article, we will be discussing the often-overlooked aspect of collecting – the ambient conditions of the rooms in which you place your precious antique collection.…
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…
Spring Greetings
Greetings from John, as we head into Spring: As some of you are aware, we have been very busy since the start of 2023 and are struggling a bit to keep up with numerous restoration…
Tales from the Trade with John Maas – A Hollywood visitor
One morning a rather scruffy, unkempt individual, looking like a homeless drug addict walked into my Pimlico Road shop. As it was approaching lunchtime and I was hungry I wondered how I was going to…
The Beginning of 2023
We hope you are all enjoying a happy and prosperous beginning to 2023, with thanks for the ongoing support over the last two thirds of a century. We are unsure of how 2023 will shape…