We recently stood Leigh Antiques Fair (i.e. we attended as sellers) having never been before even as a buyers. It turned out to be an…
Most antiques shops have a few cabinets typically containing small, fragile or valuable items. Renting a cabinet is a very common way to start selling…
An appreciation of a style of art, craft or even music can take a while to develop. Sometimes, initial indifference becomes an interest, then a…
Most businesses have an annual cycle and the antiques year is no different. As it’s the start of a new year it’s time to look…
“Mouseman” furniture has never gone out of fashion and currently auction prices are riding high. Last week I made my way to the village of…
The last Friday and Saturday in October saw the second Stoneleigh Antiques Fair, or to give it its correct title: The IACF “Celebration of Antiques”…
Last month’s post was about visiting Maidenhead. This month I have the chance to write about a somewhat more exciting trip: to Venice. In defence…
Buying things in bulk is usually a good way to get a cheaper unit price and so it is with art and antiques. When multiple…
Introduction Launched in 2000, Bargain Hunt is a BBC television program that almost every adult in Britain has watched at some time. Broadcast in the…
When thinking about what to write about this month I realised that although we buy and sell quite a lot of Moorcroft, I’ve only written…