Antiques Showcase

 

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 The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair

Battersea Park, London

 

 

 

Elegant furnishings to eye-catching designs.

 This is the place to furnish your home with antiques and mid-century finds

 from around the globe. 

Antique Giant Clock Faces

 

 

A Magnificent pair of very large 19th century Clock Faces from a church or town hall Clock Tower in southern France

 

 

A Magnificent pair of very large 19th century Clock Faces from a church or town hall Clock Tower in southern France. The faces were constructed with enamelled panels on top of copper bases, the enamel having been worn and cracked over the years so that now the copper shows through in several places, now stabilised but giving the old faces a wonderfully distressed look.

 

 

 

 



The pairs of hands are original and adjustable. The mechanism of the clock is no longer in existence. (Its possible to get modern electric movements fitted to make the clocks workable.) The Clocks are lettered with the makers name and address 'L.Joly & Huchez- Ferrieres- Oise'. The first photo shows the pair on either side of my house front door.

 

 



 The faces measure 80 inches each in diameter. circa 1860-1890.

 

 

Aeology at Relic

 

 

 

 

 



Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors

 

 

 

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors

 

 

Lee has been dealing antiques for 25 years and has a unique passion for sourcing fine quality pieces from all over Europe, a passion that has led him to build an unrivalled range of varied contacts from his travels. Lee carefully oversees all aspects of the restoration of his antiques, working with his special team of craftsmen on each piece from start to finish. Selling privately by appointment or within the trade and also exhibiting at London's top antique and decorative fairs, Lee has helped to furnish wonderful homes in London and Europe.

 

 

 

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors

 

 





Church Street Antiques

 

 

 

Church Street Antiques

 

 

Church Street Antiques has been trading in London's famous Marylebone antiques district for over thirty years. Specializing in English antique furniture 1750-1920. We have a large stock, including dining furniture, bedroom furniture, and drawing room furniture, as well as lighting and ornamental pieces. Our stock is constantly changing - if you don't see what you want, please give us a ring!

 

 

 

Church Street Antiques

 

Stephanie Connell Art & Antiques

Stephanie Connell Art & Antiques

Stephanie Connell Art & Antiques specialise in decorative objects and ephemera from the 19th and 20th centuries. We focus on pieces which encapsulate the era in which they were created or which represent the design style of the period. With over 15 years experience in the art and antiques industry and as a specialist in historic and entertainment memorabilia our collection offers stylish and iconic pieces at affordable prices.

Stephanie Connell Art & Antiques

Mark Goodger

Mark Goodger

Mark Goodger specialises in antique boxes and accessories, ranging from rare 18th century Tea Caddies to iconic 20th century Decanters. We are passionate about bringing antiques into the 21st century, and inspiring the next generation of antique buyers. We also offer a bespoke restoration service; all restoration is done at our Northamptonshire workshop by hand, using traditional methods passed down through generations. Appraisal and valuations are also available.

Mark Goodger

PURE IMAGINATION

PURE IMAGINATION

After some 25 years of auctioneering Andrew set up Pure Imagination Ltd in 2002. Initially buying glass and ceramics in Scandinavia the company started to buy Mid-Century furniture which we now source all over the UK as well as in Europe. Jonathan joined us in 2011 and added his experience in British pieces from the 60's and 70's. We now also have a full-time restorer and upholsterer working for us, so customers can choose their own colours and fabrics for sofas and chairs. We have a wealth of experience between us and are passionate about what we sell. Our interests are many, so when we see great pieces from other periods we add them to our stock. Our 4000 square foot warehouse is full of pieces in restored and unrestored condition, we also regularly sell to European and Far Eastern trade buyers .

PURE IMAGINATION

Huw Griffith

 

 

Huw Griffith

 

 

From reworking 19th century mirrors to the re-design of furniture Griffith's work is an instinctive push towards a decorative result that is both beautiful, unusual and most importantly, resourceful. The bulk of his inspiration springs from the sourcing and re-working of often discarded and overlooked things. Recent commissions have been wide ranging including work for the following clients: Taylor Swift : Chiltern Firehouse : Paul Smith Interiors : Colombo Group : Jamie Oliver : GTC : Hospital Club : Five Rooms : Designers Guild : Whistles : Savoy Group : Filthy MacNastys : Compton & Schuster : Russell Sage : Living Ventures plc : Quintessentially Soho : Alex Proud : Cocomaya : The Blues Kitchen : Gordon Ramsey : Relic : Avoca : Anthropologie : Seventy-b-antiques : Zetters - Also now available online, Huw's letterpress slogan poster project www.clerkinkwell.com. With the help of an 1880's Wharfedale stop cylinder letterpress machine. 12 different posters of the highest possible order. As interiors editor for the men's quarterly magazine Port, Huw has produced and written interior pieces on the likes of Piero Fornasetti to Joseph Ettedgui.

 

 

Artist Huw Griffith

 

 



Travers Antiques

 

Travers Antiques

 

 



 

Travers Antiques has been in business for over 30 years and provides an eclectic mix of Antique, Art Deco, Mid Century Modern and Vintage industrial furniture, lighting and decorative objects online and from our shop in Alfies Antiques Market, Marylebone. We often have new items coming in, or can source a wide range of pieces. Please feel free to contact us with your needs.

 

Travers Antiques
Stand F075-80
Alfies Antiques Market
13-25 Church Street
London

 

 

Travers Antiques

 

 



Itinerant Antique Dealer

 

 

Itinerant Antique Dealer

 

 

We have 25 years’ experience in the art & antiques trade basing ourselves in London. At one point we had 3 thriving shops in Central London, including a concession in Selfridges. Now, in order to offer the best prices to our clients, we operate from an appointment only warehouse/showroom just outside London (near Junction 4 off the A1). Often smaller items can be viewed in Clerkenwell, London, EC1. We try to be as flexible as possible to suit your requirements. We have a wide experience and good depth of knowledge of all aspects of the trade, not only have we worked in world class retail & interior design but we also sold for 10 years at countrywide trade fairs. Originally specialising in mid-century and art deco pieces, we now also like to offer a broad range of the best decorative antiques from other periods. Stock is chosen from around the globe with an artist's eye, to suit both private clients and interior decorators alike. Collectible C20 Design is still our speciality.

 

 

Itinerant Antique Dealer

 



 



French Loft

 

 

French Loft

 

 

 

Rowland realised his was an unusual enthusiasm for 6am starts to scour the antique fairs and French markets - he is a buyer at heart and he has a great eye for outstanding and creative finds. French Loft, the name given to the interior design, furniture and home goods business, is based in an old brewery building, in a quiet street a stones throw from Arundel medieval castle. The chosen objects which fill the warehouse are a personification of Rowland's taste - the faded French 19th Century armoires, Marie therese chandeliers, and the reupholstered Louis XVI style chairs. Rowland does things in a fantastically unsnobbish way and his approach to design is very levelheaded. It's never about the latest thing, but where beauty and utility are intrinsic to objects you like to see, touch and use everyday.

 

 

 

http://interiorboutiques.com/en/french-loft

 

 



Harmony Antiques

 

 

Harmony Antiques



 

In an unlikely position, tucked away behind the Co-Op in Arundel, are the remains of the old historic Swallow Brewery. disused for many years, the Old Brewery Buildings now houses three antiques businesses, collectively known as The Old Brewery Antiques Warehouses. Harmony Antiques, situated in the centre of the three businesses, was established in 2009 and offers an interesting mix of Antiques and Vintage items, including furniture for interiors and gardens, lighting, mirrors, paintings, statuary for inside and out, and quirky one-off objects. Harmony Antiques sell internationally, to the trade and interior designers, as well as locals and visitors to the town, both from the showrooms, and an ever- increasing on line presence. Business owner Steve Lawrence is constantly on buying trips to ensure a new selection to showcase as the stock changes constantly. Visit the Storefront via our website to see our current stock. We also look forward to meeting you in person in Arundel.

 

 

http://interiorboutiques.com/en/harmony-antiques

 

 



Arundel Eccentrics

 

Arundel Eccentrics

 

 

Arundel Eccentrics are a husband and wife team with an interesting,eclectic collection of English and French decorative antiques. Their company has been in Arundel for almost 20 years. Now their large showroom is based in the last remaining buildings of the 19th century Swallow Brewery hidden away down a little side street in the town. (Just behind Arundel's Co-op) one minutes walk from Arundel High Street. Well.... 30 seconds if you're a fast walker. Apart from their beautiful decorative original furniture and accessories and extremely competitive prices what gives them a different edge? Their one off quirky decoupage pieces. Nass and Brenda source English 19th century bamboo and chests plus vintage pots and boxes that are slightly down at heel. They restore, paint and decorate using 19th century images in the form of decoupage. Their chests of drawers with fish, shells or botanicals and English Victorian bamboo are sought after by interior designers and have featured in both national and international interiors magazines. They also have a collection of their decorative antiques on the 4th floor of Liberty in London. Open Friday Saturday and Sunday 10-4 Other times by chance or appointment. Trade welcome any time just call.

 

 

http://interiorboutiques.com/en/arundel-eccentrics

 

 



Hudson Antiques

 

Hudson Antiques

 

 

Darren Hudson first started his antiques career in 1992 when he went to work for the renowned dealer Patricia Harvey at her Marylebone shop and her Decorative Antiques Fair. After a few years of learning the decorative Antiques market he decided to venture out on his own and set up Hudson Grove Antiques and along with his friend David Groves took a shop neighbouring Patricia’s. Having run the shop successfully for many years, including moving to larger premises, Darren accepted the trend towards internet buying. Running a shop with its associated cost was making it difficult to be competitive. With that in mind he moved to a warehouse in 2015 and now operates through this website and continues to exhibit at the highly popular, thrice yearly, Decorative Antiques Fair. With the extra time not having to man a shop it allows more time for searching for the best things from around Europe and the UK. It also allows for Interior Designers, Trade and private clients to find the most interesting items at very competitive prices with a personal, friendly service. In 2016 he will be joined in the business by his girlfriend, Amber, who having proved herself in the past will be joining full time to help add a feminine eye to the business. They can now offer restoration, transport and are happy to search for specific pieces on their twice monthly trips to Europe.

 

 

http://interiorboutiques.com/en/hudson-antiques

 



 

 



 



Marchand Antiques

 

 

Marchand Antiques

 

 

Marchand Antiques has been established since 1994. The business was founded by Mark Lock, who is responsible for sourcing the stock from all over the British Isles and Europe, mainly sourcing from Sweden, Denmark, France and Italy. Marchand is a true family business and Mark is assisted by his wife Jacqueline, who heads up the sales team aided by Fiona, and their daughter Francesca, who looks after the IT and photography. Even Mark's father Vic looks after deliveries and collections. In Marchand's early days the business started in the classic way, by Mark operating as a runner, trading from his van. This soon flourished, and Mark took a space in Alfie's antique market to house the ever increasing stock. In the early days the core of the business was the London and overseas trade, but that rapidly expanded to include discerning private buyers and internationally renowned interior decorators, along with an increasing list of celebrity clients, who appreciate the discreet and reliable service. Marchand now have a large warehouse on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Arundel in West Sussex, which is viewable by appointment. Marchand stocks a wide variety of antiques, covering all the decorating styles and periods. We have stock from the 16th century through to the 20th century, including items in many styles including antique country furniture in oak and walnut, antique French and Swedish painted furniture, industrial, modernist, art deco, art nouveau, arts and crafts and mid-20th century designer items, through to garden and architectural antiques. Marchand's buying and stocking policy is quite simple: each piece is selected for its quality and uniqueness, and its ability to stand out on its own as the anchor piece for a room, or to complement a mood that has already been established. Marchand's style is hard to define, as it strives to be as unstylised as possible, by mixing periods and styles, and selecting items that work together regardless of period and style. This gives Marchand its strong and distinctive look, which has developed over the years.

 

 

 

http://interiorboutiques.com/en/marchand-antiques

 



Specialist Article by Stuart Shuster

Specialist Article by Stuart Shuster

 

 

As most of you will know, my shop is in Church Street, London, NW8 8ED. I have been trading there for about 32 years & have seen many changes myself. In fact, I am now the oldest individual shop here & unfortunately, probably the oldest dealer in the street. 

 

Church Street is quite renowned for antiques, trendy furniture & decorative items. We have Alfie's Antique Market & many other shops in the street, all of who make it a very attractive venue. The location is also very convenient, with Marylebone, Edgware Road & Baker Street train stations nearby - plus, we are not in the Congestion Charge Zone & there is easy & cheap parking in the street. There is also a very reasonable car park nearby for about £2 an hour.

Unfortunately, amongst the original items, there are quite a few brand new items & some of them are being passed off as original by unscrupulous dealers. You will find this happens in all areas of the country & online too. 

I don’t have any problem with dealers selling these items, but I do hate it when they are being passed off as original. It also gives the street a bad name. What happens is that a very small minority represent the items as old & original by clever marketing methods. Often they will mix new items in with old items so you don’t notice.

 

There is a very simple way to protect yourselves from making the mistake of buying something new & often mass produced. 

All you need to do is ask for a written receipt, stating the age of the item & the same if buying online. If they are a reputable dealer, then they will have no problem with that. If they won’t give you that, then don’t buy.

I wouldn’t worry so much about whether it’s 1950’s, 1930’s, 1910, 1860’s, etc. As long as there’s a rough dateline, you will know if it’s new or not.

Actually, online is more worrying for misrepresentation, but again it’s very easy to protect yourselves. Just ask the relevant dealer if the item is new or roughly how old. Look out for long vivid descriptions about the original maker or designer, which are often copied out of wikipedia or something like that. These are often put in there to impress you & divert you from the actual age of the piece.

Please be aware that most of the dealers in the antiques trade are honest & genuine people, but as always the minority can give us all a bad name.

So, once again, don’t be afraid to ask the obvious question about the age. 

Regards, Stuart

 

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