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The Timeless Allure of Antique French Clocks

21 March 2019

Many of our customers, past and present, know us for our expertise in fine antiques and we are always on the lookout for new beautiful and desirable objects to bring to their attention. In this article, we look at the popular and attractive antique French clocks and show you a few fine examples of the […]

Collecting Antique Silver

20 March 2019

From claret jugs to tea sets and biscuit barrels, our wonderful range of fine antique silver offers something really special for collectors. Stunning pieces – both large and small – from the simple to the highly ornate. Collecting antique silver allows you to build an exquisite collection of special objects which...

Stick to These Wonderful Antique Walking Canes

18 March 2019

We often take the humble walking cane for granted – it’s just a supportive walking device, after all. So why do antique walking canes deserve any more attention than that? The answer is that they not only provide mobility aid but, for centuries, have also been highly fashionable and had a wide variety of purposes...

Exploring Antique Crystoleum Art

15 March 2019

Antique crystoleum art – nothing looks better than a collection of fine quality antique crystoleum pictures all arranged nicely on a wall – or does it? Crystoleum, from “crystal” + “oleum” (oil), was a photographic format which appeared in the 1880s and 1890s and enjoyed a period of popularity which lasted...

Why You Should Consider Having Victorian Balloon Back Chairs at Home

15 March 2019

At Regent Antiques, we have just acquired some unique pieces of antique furniture to show you – all available to view online and at our north London showrooms. Among these treasures is a superb set of ten Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, circa 1850 in date. These chairs have been masterfully...

The Magic of Bespoke Handmade Victorian Style Marquetry Furniture

14 March 2019

Bespoke handmade Victorian style marquetry furniture has always been a specialty of ours here at Regent Antiques. Marquetry is the art and craft of applying various veneers to a structure to form decorative patterns, designs or pictures. Marquetry, which developed in the 16th Century, remains in fashion today,...

Recently Sold Antique Furniture at Regent Antiques

2 December 2016

We recently found an admiring new owner for this magnificent antique dining set comprising a William IV mahogany dining table dating from around 1835 together with twelve Vintage Regency style dining chairs. This table was supplied with three original extension leaves enabling it to be extended from 146cm (4ft...

What’s New at Regent Antiques?

7 November 2016

Quite a lot actually! Our expert buyers have managed to locate some lovely pieces this month but we’d like to start by drawing your attention to this very special antique 5ft diameter calamander table with 6 Regency dining chairs: Tables of this type and quality only come along occasionally. The table top itself...

Now’s The Time To Say Goodbye – Recently Sold Items at Regent Antiques

30 October 2016

There is an old saying in the world of antiques, it goes something like this, “never buy anything that you would not be happy to live with or have in your home.” There are countless variations of that sentiment but, in essence, it means that in most cases you shouldn’t buy something unless you like...

Antique Victorian Library Table with Jasperware Plaques

Newly Listed Antique Furniture at Regent Antiques

7 October 2016

We’ve got lots of newly acquired items of Antique Furniture to show you this month – all available to view online and at our north London showrooms. If you are looking for an antique dining table – we specialise in large dining tables – then Regent Antiques is definitely worth a visit. Our first item...

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