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We are, of course, very familiar with the idea of putting valuables and ornamental items on show in a cabinet and we stock many antique display cabinets that will meet that need for you in a stylish and functional way, but how about taking a look at a slightly different way to display items of […]

This stunning pair of large gilded bronze candelabra have recently been sold but we are pleased to advise our customers that we do have several other notable candelabra to choose from. Firstly, lets take a look at the items that was recently sold: This pair of candelabra are quite large and will certainly be a...

Our buyers have an eye for a fine clock and have just acquired this excellent Antique Longcase Clock, also known as a “Grandfather” clock, dating from around 1780 by Thomas Barry of Ormskirk. Lovers of antique clocks will want to take the time to look at this fine antique clock which, standing some 8ft 3...

Many authors believe that where you write is as important as what you write; the belief being that the actual surface that you write on and the space in which it is situated are contributory the the finished item. Children’s author, Michael Morpurgo, for example, used to write on his bed, finding it to be...

When it comes to supplying dining tables, whether they be antique dining tables or craftsman-made contemporary pieces made in popular vintage or period  styles, we have learned that one size most definitely does not fit all! From a small multi-purpose or dining table intended to fit into a modestly proportioned...

As specialists in furniture, including Art Deco furniture, we are aware of just how popular and influential the Art Deco movement was. Here we turn away from furniture for a moment to look at some extraordinary Art Deco Bronze Statues that will impress not just by their superb design but also with their impressive...

We are very proud to be able to offer for sale this beautifully crafted 19th Century French French Maple and co antique giltwood three piece salon suite which comprises of a sofa plus a pair of armchairs: Even a quick glance in its direction would tell you that this French 3-piece suite is rather special. In...

Just how many old telephones there have been over the decades, unwanted and unused, outmoded by their style and materials used in their construction even though the underlying technology that makes them work remained basically unchanged for almost a century, thrown out or stored away, never to be used again. We all...

Art Deco style never seems to lose its popularity and it is particularly appealing when applied to a piece of furniture that is both functional and decorative as well. Here we have a splendid example of fine quality English Antique Art Deco Furniture – an English burr walnut cocktail Cabinet dating from the 1920s....

Canterbury is a small, very beautiful town in Kent that is famous for its ancient Cathedral which has, for centuries, been the destination for pilgrims as was made famous in Chaucer’s epic book, “The Canterbury Tales”. It is also famous for the goings-on in years gone by in which a previous Archbishop, Thomas...