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,…
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.…
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…
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…
Some guidance on buying antique furniture
1. Decide on what specific period you are interested in, and locate a specialist dealer accessible in your area. Check out any that are still in business after at least 30 years. I cannot stress…
