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The Victoria and Albert Museum have described Paul de Lamerie as “The greatest silversmith working in England in the 18th century” Paul de Lamerie was born in 1688 the son of a French nobleman, a Huguenot who left France to settle in what is now the Netherlands. His father was an officer in the army […]

Nothing brings a crowd of friends together like a games evening, perhaps playing card games, chess, backgammon and other popular games. The pleasure of playing the game and the satisfaction of being in good company is a combination that is hard to beat but imagine how much better it could be if you were all […]

Welcome to our regular roundup of newly listed antique furniture and other interesting, unusual and collectible items. This week we start with a fine Vintage Portable HMV Gramophone Mod 102 that is offered for sale at £375. Ideal for enthusiasts or for those looking for an unusual decorative item or topic for...

Have you ever admired those beautifully patterned wooden floors that are often seen in older, grander buildings, public buildings and occasionally in private houses? The patterns are almost always geometric and are almost always made from high quality hardwoods such as Mahogany, Oak, Lime and Walnut. True, lower...

Some things just never go out of fashion. They remain popular even when other collectable objects, furniture, textiles and decorative items rise and fall in popularity. Timeless, beautiful, antique silver tankards and mugs are always somewhere to be seen and play an important part in many fine collections of...

Here is an update of the Art-Deco furniture and other items we have recently sold and which have gone to be enjoyed by their new owners. Art Deco Birdseye Maple Open Bookcase We recently sold a particularly fine and unusual Art Deco Birdseye Maple Open Bookcase made from birdseye maple. This was a stunning and...

Really striking matching dining furniture which will impress your guests and clients The history and style of Victorian tables and chairs It is quite rare to find complete sets of antique dining furniture from earlier periods such as the 17th or 18th centuries.  The inevitable wear and tear, which particularly...

A guide to buying antique furniture – timeless treasures to enhance your home or workspace Basic guidelines when looking for antique furniture Whether you are a novice or an experienced collector there are some basic guidelines that will help you when buying antique furniture. Follow your head and your heart. Even...

Fabulously beautiful and decorative tables which can make a stunning addition to your dining space or conference room. The origins and features of these fantastically decorative and substantial pieces The process of marquetry became very popular in France in the late 16th century. Marquetry uses very thin sheets of...

A guide to beautiful, decorative early nineteenth century dining tables A background to the Regency period Regency dining tables were first produced during the reign of George IV (1811 to 1820) although the style has continued to be reproduced, and to influence designs, right up until the present day.  As well as...