Antiques, Collectables & Memorabilia 2024/25

Call: 020 3633 0913

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RAW AND GRADED COMICS, MOVIE AND MUSIC POSTERS, RETRO GAMING, VINTAGE TOYS, POP CULTURE, PLUS OTHER COLLECTABLES

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WE HOLD REGULAR AUCTIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR; EASY ACCESS TO BOTH THE M1 AND M25; WORLDWIDE CUSTOMER DATABASE; FREE NO OBLIGATION VALUATIONS FANTASTIC PRICES

We were established in 2016 and we are here to help you sell your toys, model railways, movie and music memorabilia, posters, comics and autographs in our specialist auctions. We have regular auctions at our saleroom in Kings Langley, but you can take part from the comfort of your own home as all our auctions have online bidding through our website.

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of The Antiques, Collectables & Memorabilia Directory, and its sister website www.antiqueswebsite.co.uk. Response has once again been phenomenal and we would like to welcome all our customers and contributors.

Why not consider all of the options now available to you through our website? We can offer you anything from a listing to a web page at very cost effective prices, with top rankings on Google, Yahoo and many more. Reaching every corner of the country, the web also offers access to a large potential market.

To advertise in the next issue please telephone our sales team on 01582 488385 or email ads@mediachameleon.co.uk or visit www.antiqueswebsite.co.uk and follow the links to read our media pack.

Here is what you will find in this year’s directory!

Antique Services............................................................................22

• Bath Re-Surfacing...........................................................................22

• Chimney Sweeps.............................................................................22

• House Clearance / Removals......................................................22

• Packing................................................................................................25

• Piano Removals................................................................................25

Antiques - Shops, Dealers, Auctioneers & Fairs..................26

• Antique & Vintage Centre...........................................................26

• Antique Centres / Dealers...........................................................27

• Antique Centres / Dealers / Secondhand..............................28

• Antique Dealers...............................................................................37

• Antique Furniture...........................................................................38

• Antique Shops / Specialist Shops..............................................40

• Antiques & Collectables...............................................................47

• Antiques & Collectables - Bought & Sold...............................48

• Antiques & Vintage.........................................................................49

• Art Deco..............................................................................................50

• Auction Houses / Rooms / Auctioneers / Valuers..............51

• Auctioneers / House Clearance.................................................60

• Film Posters.......................................................................................60

• Jewellery - Antique / Secondhand............................................60

• Silver Antique Dealer.....................................................................60

Antiques, Collectables & Memorabilia...................................61

• Antique Maps....................................................................................61

• Antiques & Collectables...............................................................61

• Collectables.......................................................................................63

• Postcards............................................................................................63

Architectural Antiques & Reclamation..................................64

• Salvage & Reclamation..................................................................64

Art & Crafts / Art Galleries.........................................................65

• Art Galleries / Art Dealers...........................................................65

• Nameplates........................................................................................65

• Picture - Framers / Makers / Cleaners / Gilders / Restorers....................................................66

• Restoration - Painters / Oil Painting / Pictures...................66

Books / Comics / MagazinesBookbinders / Book Restoration..............................................67

• Bookshops / Books - Rare / Secondhand / Online Books........................................................67

Carpets / Rugs / UpholsteryCleaning / Restoration & Dealers.............................................68

• Upholsterers.....................................................................................68

China / Glass / Ceramics / Pottery............................................69

• Ceramic Restoration......................................................................69

• Stained Glass / Stained Glass Artists.......................................70

Dolls & Teddy Bears......................................................................71

• Dolls / Dolls Houses.......................................................................71

Furniture / Antiques - Repair & Restoration........................72

• Antique Furniture...........................................................................72

• Antique Furniture Restoration..................................................72

• Antiques Repair & Restoration..................................................73

• Antiques Retail / Restoration / Reclamation / Upcycling...............................................................73

• French Polishers..............................................................................73

• Furniture Repair / Restoration..................................................73

• Furniture Restoration / Upholstery.........................................76

• Interiors & Furniture Upcycling.................................................76

• Restoration Courses / Workshops...........................................76

• Wood Carving, Gilding, Restoration & Reproduction.......................................................76

Horology - Clocks, Watches & Barometers / Jewellery............................................................77

• Clock / Watch /BarometerSales, Repair & Restoration.........................................................77

• Jewellers / Jewellery......................................................................77

Military / Militaria - Books / Models / Guns.........................78

• Arms & Militaria...............................................................................78

• Antique Firearms.............................................................................80

• Firearms..............................................................................................81

• Militaria & Vintage Clothing.......................................................81

• Militaria / Medals............................................................................81

• Military Books..................................................................................82

• War Games / Military Figures / Memorabilia......................82

Models / Toys / Miniatures / Hobbies.....................................83

• Dolls House Miniatures................................................................83

• Miniatures..........................................................................................83

• Models / Model Shops / Centres / Makers............................84

Retro & Vintage..............................................................................85

• Antiques & Vintage.........................................................................85

STAMPS, COINS, MEDALS & METAL DETECTING:

Stamps, Coins, Medals & Metal Detecting...........................94

• Coin Dealers......................................................................................94

• Coins & Medal Dealers..................................................................97

• Medal / Military Collectables.....................................................97

• Metal Detectors...............................................................................97

• Postal History....................................................................................98

• Stamp Auctions................................................................................99

• Stamps / Stamp Dealers / Approvals.......................................99

• Stamps, Stamp Auctions & Dealers.......................................103

• Stamps / Coins Auctions / Dealers..........................................103

Original Movie Posters

Dealers in original vintage film posters. Top prices paid for your original posters.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

www.reelposter.com

Email: info@reelposter.com

Tel: 07970 846 703

Original Movie Posters

Dealers in original vintage film posters. Top prices paid for your original posters.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

www.reelposter.com

Email: info@reelposter.com

Tel: 07970 846 703

We have a fine selection of quality items: Jewellery, Silver, Vintage Glass, Militaria, Ceramics. We buy your unwanted Jewellery, Gold, Silver, Coins, Medals & Watches

We offer a Jewellery Repair Service

Call or visit us on: 01263 512996 / 07986 982216 www.brisbaneantiquescromer.com

Cadmore Auctions have fast become one of the most followed auctions in Europe, America and Australia.

T: 01992 633 373 • www.cadmoreauctions.co.uk

CHAUCER AUCTIONS CA

We are offering a good selection of antique, vintage and retro furniture together with an abundance of small antiques and collectables. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 3.30pm, closed Mondays

www.chartsuttonantiques.co.uk

T: 01622 844815 • Maidstone. ME17 3SA

www.chaucerauctions.co.uk

Tel: 0800 1701314

Email: sales@chaucercollectables.co.uk

A little barn packed to the rafters with interesting, decorative & quirky stuff for the home.

Call: 07876 238 185

antiques & vintage

Instagram: @cider_barn_vintage Drove Orchards, Thornham, Norfolk, PE36 6LS. Aberdeenshire’s Antiques Specialist

We

T: 01771 624 584

Based in: Aberdeenshire, AB42 5AE

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ANTIQUE FAIRS

Dates for 2024 & Early 2025

Ardingly International Antique & Collectors FairWest Sussex, RH17 6TL

>> Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 18th June

>> Tuesday 23rd & Wednesday 24th July

>> Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th September

>> Tuesday 5th & Wednesday 6th November

Dualco Antiques and Collectors FairSee www.dualco.co.uk for specific locations

>> BH Monday 6th May

>> BH Monday 27th May

>> Sunday 9th June

>> Sunday 28th July

>> Sunday 4th August

>> Sunday 11th August

>> Sunday 18th August

>> BH Monday 26th August

>> Sunday 1st September

>> Sunday 22nd September

Essex Antiques & Collectables FairIngatestone, Essex, CM4 9ED

>> Monday 6th May

Flitwick Antiques and Vintage FairBedfordshire, MK45 1HP

>> Sunday 5th May

>> Sunday 2nd June

Leigh Antiques and Collectors FairGreater Manchester, WN7 4JY

>> Sunday 9th June

>> Sunday 18th August

>> Sunday 29th September

>> Sunday 27th October

>> Sunday 8th December

Lincolnshire International Antiques & Home Show - Lincolnshire, LN2 2NA

>> Wednesday 5th June

>> Wednesday 7th August

>> Tuesday 8th October

>> Tuesday 3rd December

London Coin Fair - London, W6 8DR

>> Saturday 1st June

>> Saturday 7th September

>> Saturday 2nd November

>> Saturday 1st February 25’

London Film & Comic Con - Olympia, London

>> Friday 5th to Sunday 7th July

>> Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November

MCM London Comic Con - ExCel, London

>> Friday 24th to Sunday 26th May

Midland Coin Fair - Birmingham, B92 0EJ

>> Every 2nd Sunday of every month

Midland Vintage and Antique FairWest Midlands, B92 0AH

>> Every 1st Saturday of every month

Newark International Antique & Collectors FairNottinghamshire, NG24 2NY

>> Thursday 6th to Friday 7th June

>> Thursday 8th to Friday 9th August

>> Thursday 10th to Friday 11th October

>> Thursday 5th to Friday 6th December

Otford Antiques Fair - Kent, TN14 5PQ

>> Monday 6th May

>> Monday 26th August

>> Saturday 5th October

>> Saturday 7th December

Rustington Antiques & Collectables FairWest Sussex, BN16 3HB

>> Sunday 5th May

>> Sunday 2nd June

>> Sunday 7th July

>> Sunday 4th August

>> Sunday 1st September

>> Sunday 6th October

>> Sunday 3rd November

>> Sunday 1st December

Sandown Antiques MarketSurrey, KT10 9AJ

>> Sunday 2nd June

>> Sunday 15th September

Shrewsbury Antiques & FleaShrewsbury, SY1 2PF

>> Saturday 22nd June

>> Saturday 14th September

So Last Century Vintage Market at the MansionLondon, BR3 1SY

>> Monday 6th May

The Cotswolds Antiques, Decorative & Art FairGloucestershire, GL8 8QG

>> Friday 16th to Sunday 18th August

>> Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd November

The International Birmingham Antique Arms & Militaria Fair - Birmingham, B92 0EJ

>> Sunday 16th June

>> Sunday 15th September

>> Sunday 17th November

Outdoor Antique & Vintage Market at The Museum of Power - Essex, CM9 6QA

>> Sunday 11th August

>> Sunday 13th October

Wolverley Militaria FairWorcestershire, DY11 5TN

>> Sunday 12th May

>> Sunday 2nd June

>> Sunday 4th August

>> Sunday 1st September

>> Sunday 6th October

>> Sunday 3rd November

>> Sunday 1st December

Discovering treasures, one fair at a time!

Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Collecting

A Journey Through Antiques, Collectibles, & Memorabilia

In the world of collecting, there exists a vast and diverse universe of treasures waiting to be discovered. From the timeless elegance of antique furniture to the whimsical charm of vintage toys and the nostalgic allure of film memorabilia, collectors are drawn to a myriad of niches, each offering a unique glimpse into history, culture, and creativity. Join us as we embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of collecting across various niches, from antiques to collectibles and memorabilia.

Antiques: Preserving the Past

At the heart of the collecting world lies the allure of antiques—timeless treasures that bear witness to the craftsmanship and culture of bygone eras. From intricately carved furniture to delicate porcelain and gleaming silverware, antiques offer collectors a tangible connection to the past, each piece steeped in history and heritage.

Antique collectors are drawn to the beauty, craftsmanship, and historical significance of their chosen pieces. Whether exploring the elegance of Victorian furniture, the simplicity of farmhouse decor, or the opulence of Renaissance art, collectors find fulfilment in preserving and celebrating the legacy of past generations.

Collectibles: Embracing Diversity

In the realm of collectibles, diversity reigns supreme, with enthusiasts drawn to an eclectic array of niches spanning pop culture, hobbies, and interests. From comic books and trading cards to vintage cameras and rare coins, collectibles offer a fascinating glimpse into the passions and pursuits of collectors around the world.

Collectors of niche items often form tight-knit communities, sharing knowledge, trading items, and celebrating their shared interests. Whether it’s tracking down the rarest variant of a beloved action figure, completing a set of limited edition stamps, or showcasing a prized collection of vintage vinyl records, collectibles collectors find joy in the thrill of the hunt and the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts.

Memorabilia: Capturing Moments In Time

Memorabilia collectors are drawn to the magic of nostalgia, seeking out artefacts and mementos that capture the essence of their favourite moments in history, entertainment, and sports. From movie posters and autographed memorabilia to sports jerseys and concert tickets, memorabilia collectors preserve and celebrate the iconic moments and personalities that have shaped our culture.

Each piece of memorabilia tells a story—a snapshot of a moment frozen in time, immortalized in the hearts and minds of fans and collectors alike. Whether it’s reliving the excitement of a classic film premiere, commemorating a historic sporting event, or paying homage to a beloved musician, memorabilia collectors find joy in the memories and connections forged through their collections.

Embark on your collecting journey today and unlock the wonders of the past, the present, and the countless treasures waiting to be discovered. From antique furniture to vintage toys, rare collectibles to iconic memorabilia, the world of collecting invites you to embrace history, celebrate culture, and create lasting memories that will be cherished for generations to come.

Let us help you recognise a real piece from a fake with our tips & advice!

Gemstones & Jewellery present problems in identifying if they are Fake or Real ...

It is becoming increasingly important to frequent experienced and expert dealers to ensure that your collection is created from genuine pieces. Technology is being used more and more to provide a flood of fakes and imitations, sometimes called ‘reproductions’, and often circulated on the internet and then into the antique chain via auctions and collectors fairs.

The auction route is often the favourite of the fakers, since auction houses are not covered by the ‘sale of goods act’ and often rely on the vendor’s description. You may see a proliferation of fake watches being openly advertised and sold on the internet on various sites - after all, any vintage watch with a black dial is now a ‘military’ ‘watch! Technically, however, these are not too difficult to identify, but gemstones and jewellery present a different problem, and one that increasingly requires complicated and expensive equipment to identify, and the expertise to use them.

Modern equipment makes it very easy to cast copies of vintage and antique jewellery from the originals, but also provides us with the means to test and identify these pieces.

What is not so easy to identify are the synthetic and manufactured gemstones.

We already have the situation where experts estimate that 50% of modern amethyst on the market is synthetic, almost no natural opal is used in modern volume production jewellery, turquoise is normally filled or reconstituted, and the price of amber has brought out all sorts of fakes and imitations, with probably half of all sold at auction being fake – either modern or vintage.

New legislation is required to protect individuals, along with traders and dealers having an open mind to encompass the changes taking place in

the market place. It is no longer good enough to be accepting goods at face value, or ‘that’s what it was sold to me as!’ You have to be aware that the gentle art of faking is out there in every area of antiques and vintage article sales, and at every level of value. Any competent dealer has to try to keep aware of new treatments and manufacturing processes that affect his area of expertise.

Many dealers see incorrectly described items advertised on the internet almost daily, in on line auctions, and brought into their shops for evaluation. A prime example of this is the frequent attribution of jewellery to Georg Jensen on the internet because of similar hallmarks used by UK manufacturers. We have heard stories that ‘this was used by Jensen for items made in UK for their London shop!’ Rubbish! A simple phone call to the London Assay office with a description of the sponsor’s mark quickly gives the true manufacturer of items like St. Christopher’s, crosses and lockets which have none of the style or design of true Jensen jewellery.

The internet is a marvellous tool, if used correctly. But it is open to all, both expert and forger. There is sometimes limited guarantee, but if you do not know your subject, would you know if the article is fake or not? Also a large number of positive feedback comments can also mean that nobody has thought to question the goods supplied.

A bricks and mortar dealer, on the other hand, is there at a fixed location, to be seen with any queries or anything that you are uncertain about, to be talked to face to face, and to be able to advise you, not somewhere off in cyberspace with limited access, and less accountability, so with any such item, use them as the fantastic resource they rightly have become.

Reviving History

The Art & Craft of Antique Furniture Restoration & Upcycling

In a world captivated by fleeting trends and disposable goods, there’s something inherently special about antique furniture. These timeless pieces bear the marks of history, craftsmanship, and character, offering a tangible link to the past. However, as they age, many antique pieces require restoration to bring them back to their former glory. In recent years, a growing movement towards upcycling has also emerged, offering a fresh perspective on breathing new life into old furniture. Join us as we explore the art and craft of antique furniture restoration and upcycling, where tradition meets innovation in the pursuit of preserving history and creating unique, sustainable pieces for the modern home.

Restoring Heritage: The Beauty of Antique Furniture

Antique furniture tells a story—a narrative of craftsmanship, heritage, and tradition passed

down through generations. From ornately carved Victorian dressers to sleek mid-century modern tables, each piece bears the hallmarks of its era, reflecting the design sensibilities and cultural influences of the time. However, as these pieces age, they often require careful restoration to repair damage, stabilize structures, and preserve their beauty for future generations to enjoy.

Restoring antique furniture is both an art and a science, requiring a delicate balance of skill, knowledge, and patience. Expert restorers meticulously assess each piece, identifying areas of wear, damage, or deterioration before embarking on the restoration process. From repairing loose joints and replacing missing veneer to refinishing surfaces and polishing hardware, every step is undertaken with the utmost care and attention to detail, ensuring that the integrity and authenticity of the piece are preserved.

Embracing Innovation: The Rise of Upcycling

In recent years, a growing number of artisans and DIY enthusiasts have embraced the concept of upcycling—an innovative approach to repurposing and revitalizing old furniture. Unlike traditional restoration, which aims to preserve the original integrity of a piece, upcycling encourages creative reinterpretation, transforming tired, outdated furniture into fresh, contemporary designs with newfound purpose and style.

Upcycling involves a myriad of techniques, from painting and staining to decoupage and upholstery, allowing artisans to unleash their creativity and breathe new life into old furniture. Whether it’s giving a weathered dresser a vibrant coat of paint, repurposing salvaged materials into statement pieces, or combining disparate elements to create eclectic designs, upcycling offers endless possibilities for reinventing and reimagining antique furniture for the modern home.

Preserving History, Creating Futures: The Impact of Restoration & Upcycling

Beyond the aesthetic appeal, antique furniture restoration and upcycling carry significant cultural and environmental implications. By restoring and preserving antique pieces, we honour the legacy of craftsmanship and design that defines our cultural

heritage, ensuring that these treasures continue to be appreciated and cherished for generations to come.

Similarly, upcycling offers a sustainable alternative to disposable furniture, reducing waste and minimizing our environmental footprint. By repurposing old furniture and salvaging materials that would otherwise end up in landfills, we contribute to a more eco-friendly approach to home décor, promoting the principles of reuse, recycle, and repurpose.

Blending Tradition with Innovation

In the ever-evolving world of home décor, antique furniture restoration and upcycling offer a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, where the past meets the present in a celebration of creativity and craftsmanship. Whether restoring a cherished heirloom to its former glory or transforming a forgotten relic into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, the art and craft of antique furniture restoration and upcycling inspire us to look beyond the surface and uncover the hidden beauty of history. So, the next time you come across an old piece of furniture in need of some TLC, consider the transformative power of restoration and upcycling—it’s not just about preserving the past, but also creating a brighter future for generations to come. Article

The Timeless Appeal of Militaria

In a world marked by shifting borders, conflicts, and alliances, the artefacts of warfare hold a unique fascination. From antique weapons to military uniforms, medals, and equipment, militaria offers collectors a tangible connection to the triumphs, tragedies, and sacrifices of the past. But what drives individuals to collect these relics of war, and what treasures lie waiting to be discovered in the world of militaria?

Unveiling the Enigma of Militaria

Militaria encompasses a vast array of objects spanning centuries of human history. From ancient swords and armour to modern firearms and battlefield relics, these artefacts offer a window into the evolution of warfare and the cultures that shaped it. For some collectors, the allure of militaria lies in its historical significance, providing

“Providing insights into history”

insights into military tactics, technology, and the experiences of soldiers on the front lines. For others, it’s a matter of preserving the memory of past conflicts and honouring the sacrifices made by those who served.

The Art of Militaria Collecting

Collecting militaria requires more than just a passion for history; it demands a keen eye, meticulous research, and a deep respect for the artefacts and the stories they hold. Here are some essential tips for aspiring militaria collectors:

1. Educate Yourself: Before diving into collecting militaria, take the time to educate yourself about different eras, conflicts, and the objects associated with them. Books, documentaries, online forums, and museums are valuable resources for learning about military history and identifying authentic artefacts.

2. Focus Your Collection: Given the vastness of militaria, it’s essential to narrow your focus to specific eras, regions, or types of artefacts that interest you most. Whether you’re drawn to World War II memorabilia, Civil War relics, or ancient weaponry, having a clear focus will help you build a cohesive and meaningful collection.

3. Verify Authenticity: With the proliferation of reproductions and fakes in the militaria

market, verifying the authenticity of artefacts is paramount. Look for distinguishing marks, manufacturer stamps, or provenance documentation to confirm the legitimacy of an item. Consulting experts or joining collectors’ communities can also provide valuable insights and authentication assistance.

4. Respect History: As custodians of history, militaria collectors have a responsibility to treat artefacts with care and respect. Proper storage, handling, and conservation techniques are essential for preserving the integrity of these objects for future generations. Additionally, be mindful of the ethical considerations surrounding certain types of militaria, such as items with controversial symbols or associations.

5. Connect with Fellow Collectors: One of the joys of militaria collecting is the sense of camaraderie and community among enthusiasts. Whether you’re attending collectors’ shows, joining online forums, or visiting historical reenactments, connecting with fellow collectors allows you to share knowledge, exchange stories, and expand your understanding of militaria.

The Rewards of Militaria Collecting

Beyond the thrill of acquiring rare artefacts, militaria collecting offers a deeply enriching and meaningful experience. Each piece in a collection represents a chapter in the larger narrative of human conflict, shedding light on the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who served. By preserving these artefacts and their stories, collectors play a vital role in honouring the past and ensuring that future generations never forget the lessons of history.

In a world marked by rapid change and uncertainty, the study and collection of militaria provide a sense of continuity and perspective. By exploring the artefacts of war, we gain a deeper understanding of the human experience and the enduring legacy of those who came before us. So, whether you’re a seasoned collector or a newcomer to the world of militaria, consider embarking on your own journey of discovery and reflection. Who knows what treasures and insights await you along the way?

A domestic and commercial clearance company based in Yate and Chipping Sodbury also serving Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are dedicated to recycling and finding greener ways to dispose of everyday waste.

• HOUSE CLEARANCE

• RUBBISH CLEARANCE

• MINI DEMOLITIONS

• BUSINESS CLEARANCE

• MAN WITH A VAN

www.helpinghandclearance.com

helpinghandclearances@gmail.com

Tel: 07515355789

• Full or part house clearance!

• Furniture brought & sold!

• Free quotes & advice!

Pack and Send, an international company who are specialists in packing and shipping fragile, large, awkward and valuable antiques, paintings and art across the world to over 222 countries. We do the same for domestic across the UK and Europe. Come visit us for your shipping & packing needs. We are located in Leith, Edinburgh. www.packsend.co.uk/edinburgheast

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND

West Park Antique Ltd

We combine decoration and furnishings, art and ornamentation from differing stylistic periods which will lend your home a timeless quality.

01423 369 615 • www.27westpark.co.uk 27 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ

Lords Antiques & Salvage

Salvage Yard & Antiques Center with over 100 stalls

Green House, Ingleton, LA6 3HL

Lords Courtyard Restaurant Auction House

Art Gallery

Antiques & Shops

Lords Courtyard, A65, Settle, BD24 9JY

Both sites open 10am-5pm, 7 days a week

For all enquiries and restaurant books

please call: 01524 574 674

A rural antiques centre of 16 shops offering a wide range and variety of quality antique and vintage furniture, collectables, memorabilia, art and curios. Prices to suit every pocket. Open 7 days a week.

www.raitantiquescentre.co.uk

T: 01821 670379

• Rait, By Perth, Scotland. PH2 7RT

• Established 28 Years

• We buy at competitive prices

• We sell Costume Jewellery, Toys, Curios, Treen, China & Glass, Textiles, Shells, Fossils & Postcards

The Risby Barn Centre

www.risbybarn.co.uk Tel 01284 811126

The Barn, South Street Risby, Bury St Edmunds. IP28 6QU

The Risby Barn Centre is often refered to as the ‘Shopping Centre in the countryside’. It features Two Antique Centres, a Garden Centre, Coffee shop, Sewing centre called the Cosy Cabin and a number of smaller businesses. The Centre has been featured on many occassions recently on the BBC programme ‘The Antiques Road Trip’,

European & Oriental Antiques

Art & Collectables

07931 004265

07931 004265

Web Site : www.dandelionantiques.co.uk

E-Mail : lindi.dandelion@gmail.com

2/3 Parkway Ludlow SY8 2PG

Inst. #sustainabilitywithstyle

Web swsantiques com

E. swsantiques@outlook.com

Sustainability with Style Ltd

5 The Angel, Broad Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1LT TALBOT

51-52 West Street, Dorking, Surrey. RH4 1BU

Tel: 01306 888 855

www.talbothouseantiques.com

NEW DEALERS REQUIRED

Cabinets and selling spaces for rent for established dealers or new traders in this thriving antiques centre

A PREMIER ESTABLISHED CENTRE IN WEST STREET’S ‘ANTIQUES QUARTER’

ON 4 FLOORS OF THIS MAGNIFICENT

GRADE II GEORGIAN TOWN HOUSE

OPEN 7 DAYS

Including Bank Holidays

CUSTOMER CAR PARK

ANTIQUES - SHOPS, DEALERS, AUCTIONEERS & FAIRS

We are a family antiques business established 70 years ago. We have many showrooms available displaying a huge variety of antiques & collectables from across the eras. Open 10.30 - 5pm. Closed Thursdays & Sundays.

01539 723291 • www.sleddalls.co.uk

5 Wildman Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6EN

THE SWAN AT TETSWORTH, AUCTION ROOM & ANTIQUE CENTRE

HOUSED IN A PRESTIGIOUS 41 ROOM ELIZABETHAN GRADE II LISTED COACHING INN, THE SWAN AT TETSWORTH HAS BEEN VOTED THE BEST ANTIQUES CENTRE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, HOLDING MONTHLY ANTIQUE FURNITURE, PAINTINGS, WORKS OF ART, CERAMICS, SILVER & JEWELLERY AUCTIONS, ALONG WITH SPECIALIST COLLECTION SALES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

THE ANTIQUES CENTRE IS OPEN EVERY DAY INCLUDING WEEKENDS MONDAY - SATURDAY 10AM - 5PM AND SUNDAY 10AM - 4PM

SO PLEASE FEEL WELCOME TO COME AND BROWSE THROUGH OUR MEANDERING CORRIDORS AND ROOMS AND SEE WHAT BARGAINS ARE ON OFFER

www.theswan.co.uk - Tel: 01844 281777 High Street, Tetsworth, Oxfordshire, OX9 7AB

The Wheeler Antiques showroom is a veritable emporium of fine art, furniture, jewellery and quality collectables that have been gathered together with knowledge and care. Based in the town of Royston, Hertfordshire. Whether you’re a serious collector or are looking for a single statement piece to complete your home, we are confident that Wheeler Antiques will provide you with inspiration. We also undertake valuations for any items that have outgrown their use and will be happy to discuss estimates.

• ANTIQUE & VINTAGE FURNITURE

• ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

• FINE ART

• SILVER

• CERAMICS

• JEWELLERY

• GLASS

• BOOKS

• METALWARE

• AFRICAN TRIBAL ART

WE ALSO PURCHASE ALL OF THE ABOVE

ANTIQUE DEALERS

David Massingham Antiques

Tel 01263 862 943

Mobile 07827 928 580

davidmassinghamantiques.co.uk

david.massingham@yahoo.co.uk

Viewing by appointment only

David Massingham Antiques is a small family business which is situated in the picturesque county of Norfolk, 4 miles from the Georgian market town of Holt, and 8 miles from the beautiful North Norfolk Coast.

Specialising in all periods of antiques with a special interest in 18th and 19th century furniture, decorative items and architectural.

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Our antique shop in Stow-on-the-wold holds a huge range of beautiful antiques, second hand furniture and bric-a-brac to suit any home. We also specialise in House Clearance services in Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas.

www.leechinnick.co.uk

Call: 01451 830 570

• 07973 256 342

After 20 years on the Market Place in Olney, Leo Antiques has now moved into new premises just inside the charming Rose Court, literally next door to where we were. Still on the first floor, but well worth the short staircase to our cosy new premises.

In Rose Court, we have the popular Courtyard Brasserie, Valeria C Ladies Boutique, and the colourful Olney Flower Shop. So now with antiques, its a great place for a spot of shopping along with a cuppa or even lunch.

We are open as usual Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 4pm and on Bank Holidays too.

We are pleased to be part of Olney Loves Dogs Group of shops & restaurants! So your 4 legged companions are most welcome, along with 3 hours free parking in the Market Place. Why not make Olney your day out destination!

Leo Antiques, 1 Rose Court, Olney, MK46 4BY

Tel: 01234 240003 Rex’s

Our antique shop connects buyers & sellers from around the world, providing a convenient & reliable way to explore, antique & vintage advertising & collectables.

Call: 0797 758 7011 • www.rexsemporium.co.uk

3 Oxford Street, Scarborough, YO12 7PJ

Call: 01934 732641

Our amazing little shop is packed with a huge variety of items such as antiques, mid-century home interiors, collectables, jewellery, lighting and high end sustainable fashion by The Hidden Boutique.

Now with coffee shop, hot snacks and cake!

www.ripleyantiques.co.uk

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Call us on: 01347 821 298 Mooracres, North Moor, Easingwold, York. YO61 3NB Vale Antiques

Antique shop offering a wide selection of quality antique & later furniture & collectables. www.davidleachfurniturerestorer.co.uk

01234 677 836 • www.timeaftertimeantiques.co.uk

109 Bedford Rd, Willington, Bedford, Beds, MK44 3PR

DEALERS SOUGHT

Join us as a specialist dealer at our extremely well attended nationwide roadshow buying events. We want to speak to individuals with the ability to correctly appraise and then buy gold jewellery face to face with the customer. Attractive commission rates paid. Rapidly growing operation. We also want to speak to existing roadshow teams about franchise opportunities and mutually beneficial partnerships.

We have an eclectic mix of antique, retro and collectible items for you to purchase at your leisure, in our relaxed garden centre environment. Cafe on site.

Please Call 07761036925 to discuss.

0800 669 6010

• www.webuyvintage.co.uk

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLESBOUGHT & SOLD

• Antiques Valuation & Purchase

• Complete or Part House Clearance Service

• Qualified to provide Insurance & probate valuations

www.postscriptantiques.co.uk

• 0208 291 7224 • simonglanvill@aol.com

Professional valuation and purchase of antique items and collections

• Thirty years experience

• Specialist antiques knowledge

• Free home visits where appropriate

• Single items to full collections/estates

House Clearance Service

• Efficient, prompt and reliable service

• Licensed by the Environment Agency

• Our team is knowledgeable and can help distinguish valuable items from junk

• Discrete, sympathetic, no fuss approach

Fabulous decorative vintage and antique items

A business born out of our passion for great design and all things vintage and antique. We’re delighted to announce that our new shop is open at 32 Church Street, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, in the beautiful Malvern Hills.

www.philedmondantiques.com

07914 202434 • Based in East Yorkshire

We are a small family-run antiques shop who have been buying and selling antiques, vintage and reclamation for over 15 years. We have a varied selection of genuine antiques, vintage interior design pieces and outdoor reclamation such as benches, stone troughs and galvanised metalware etc.

49 Years' Experience In Buying & Selling Antiques & 20th Century Goods In Albert Road

Voted one of the best 50 vintage shops in the UK by experts @ Homes & Antiques, appeared on TV’s Antiques Road Trip & showcased at the NEC Antiques for everyone.

In addition, we offer a polite & discreet House Clearance Service. Free where possible. We also have a bespoke picture framing service on site.

Jenni Catlow

023 9273 3363

07818 245 017

tangotea.co.uk

3 Albert Road, Southsea PO5 2SE

ANTIQUES - SHOPS, DEALERS, AUCTIONEERS & FAIRS

For consignments & free, no obligation valuations: Tel: 01233 510050

Email: enquiries@candtauctions.co.uk

candtauctions.co.uk

C&T Auctioneers & Valuers, Unit 4, High House Business Park, Kenardington, Kent, TN26 2LF THE

Excalibur Auctions

Unit 16. Abbots Business Park, Primrose Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. WD4 8FR

Tel No : 0203 633 0913

Web Site : www.excaliburauctions.com

E-Mail : hello@excaliburauctions.com

See our main advert on page 1

Ibbett Mosely

Tel No : 01732 456731

Web Site : www.ibbettmosely.co.uk

Cadmore Auctions

Cadmore Auction who are based in Pottters Bar, Hertfordshire, have over the past few years established a reputation for honesty and efficiency. Having a Three-day general sale every two weeks with over 1700 lots covering from Jewellery, Prestige Watches, Designer Items, Militaria to Antique and Collectables items.

Considered the ‘new kids on the block’, Cadmore Auctions have fast become one of the most followed auctions in Europe, America and Australia. Having a knowledge and entertaining team of auctioneers who endeavour to keep both vendor and buyer satisfied. We have also frozen our commission rates since 2019 offering a great service at a very competitive cost, both to buyer and vendor (please contact the office: 01992 633373 for further info).

If you are thinking of selling an item at auction, Cadmore Auctions have a team of expert valuers with a comprehensive knowledge in many fields, including jewellery, militaria, antiques, Asian art, and many more.

All of our valuations are free and without obligation, and we are open Monday to Friday to welcome you into our office in Potters Bar or alternatively make an appointment for one of our valuers to visit you. Cadmore Auctions are currently on multiple international bidding platforms covering all corners of the globe, including The Sale Room, Easy Live, Invaluable, Liveauctioneers and others.

We also have our own bidding platform that’s easy to join and offers no extra online bidding fees to all our clients.

Tel: +44 (0) 1483 223 101

Email: info@ewbanks.co.uk

ANTIQUES - SHOPS, DEALERS, AUCTIONEERS & FAIRS

Lacy Scott & Knight are an independent and long-established firm of Auctioneers & Valuers and Property Professionals. We have been selling antiques and works of art since 1869, and in our purpose-built Auction Centre situated in the heart of historic Bury St Edmunds since the 1980s.

We are one of the largest salerooms in the East of England, holding a diverse range of specialist and general collectors auctions throughout the year.

www.lskauctioncentre.co.uk - Tel: 01284 748 625

As the south coast’s longest established auction house we have been offering regular fine art and antique auctions for over 100 years Visit our saleroom, where our friendly and experienced staff will be able to assist you with all enquiries.

www.nesbitsauctions.co.uk

Morley Auctioneers & Valuers is a reputable family owned auction house in the Morley area of Leeds.

We hold weekly auctions every Friday 10am. In addition to our auction house we also host an antiques centre with bays and cabinets to browse open 7 days a week.

www.morleyauctioneers.co.uk

info@morleyauctioneers.co.uk - 0113 3454038

Lacy Scott & Knight Auction Centre, 10 Risbygate St, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. IP33 3AA

Keighley Auction House

We are a local family run auction house based in Keighley, who are selling a wide range of Antiques & Collectables including: furniture, jewellery, military items, clocks, toys, musical instruments, ceramics, brass, silver, glass, curiosities and so much more!

Call us today on: 01535 666 337 • Becks Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 1SD www.keighleyauctions.co.uk

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We have a large selection of exciting mid century and antique furniture and collectables.

Call us: 07968 945 376 Facebook: Vintage at The Mill 1st Floor Cullingworth Mills, Cullingworth, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 5AB

Established 1986

2024 Auction Dates:

• March 23rd • June 1st • July 27th

• September 28th • November 30th.

SOLD FOR £41,000

SOLD FOR £20,500

This art deco diamond set platinum bracelet was bought by a telephone bidder from Surrey in the November Sale at Chudleigh.

This late Victorian wall cabinet made of oak from Nelson’s Flagship HMS Foudroyant, was bought by collectors from London in the September 2022 auction at Chudleigh.

SOLD FOR £14,500

SOLD FOR £20,000

This 1966 Rolex Submariner 5513 had only one owner since new and was bought by a local collector in the July 2023 Sale at Chudleigh.

This diamond set 18ct white gold necklace with matching bracelet was bought by a UK collector in the July 2022 auction at Chudleigh.

Michael Bowman holds bi-monthly auctions of Jewellery, watches, fine art & collectors’ items at Chudleigh Town Hall.

For catalogues & enquiries contact

Michael Bowman on: 01626 324071 or 07889 650202

Free Valuations by appointment on Monday afternoons at Chudleigh & Kingsteignton

email: michaeljbowman@btconnect.com

website: www.michaeljbowman.co.uk

ANTIQUES - SHOPS, DEALERS, AUCTIONEERS & FAIRS

‘ Timed Online Auctions ’ Buying or Selling? Contact us on 01722 321 215 www.netherhamptonsalerooms.com

Weekly Tuesday Auctions

Regular Antique & Collectables Sales Valuations & House Clearance Dispersal Sales ‘On the Premises’.

Tel: 01953 885676

www.thesalerooms.co.uk

A small independent saleroom specialising in jewellery, fine art, antiques and high quality collectibles. We welcome anything from single items to whole lifetime collections.

www.stuartbullauctions.co.uk

01460 68432 • info@chardauctions.co.uk

VIEWBACK AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES

57 KILLADROY RD, OMAGH, NORTHERN IRELAND, BT79 0QP

Tel: 02880 757 632 • 07760 275 247

Specialists in the sale of Antiques & Clearances Removals & Storage Ar ranged Nationwide & Inter nationally Complete house or commercial clearances at shor t notice Props hire www.viewbackauctionsomagh.co.uk

E: viewbackauctionsomagh@gmail.com

Specialist Auctioneers and Valuers

South East’s leading stamp and coin auction house

Extensive GB, Commonwealth, World and Single Country collections including China, boxed lots, complete sets and single stamps through to GB Postal History, Coins and Medals

We continually require material for our future auctions

Valuations can be given for collections brought to our offices near Royal Tunbridge Wells or home visits can be arranged for larger collections

Buyers premium only 15% and no credit card surcharge

www.tandtauctions.com

529898 E: info@tandtauctions.com

AUCTIONEERS / HOUSE CLEARANCE

We have been holding regular auctions in the heart of Potteries since 1994. We auction a wide variety of antiques and collectables from ceramics, china and vases to jewellery, memorabilia, glass & silver, plus so much more!

01782 792585 • www.ashauctions.co.uk

Cobridge Hall, Grange Street, Waterloo Road, Cobridge, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 3HP

FILM POSTERS

The Reel Poster Gallery

Mob No : 07970 846 703

Web Site : www.reelposter.com

E-Mail : info@reelposter.com

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We are a friendly, traditional family run business with more than 50 years experience within the jewellery industry; our shop has been based in the pretty town of Alcester, Warwickshire for 30 years. We pride ourselves on our unique selection of Antique Rings and Jewellery, and specialise in Superb Value Second Hand and Vintage Rings and Jewellery. Through our wealth of trade contacts we are also able to offer a selection of reduced price, high quality new rings and jewellery which can easily beat the High Street. Tel: 01789 763 715 www.bonnersjewellers.co.uk

SILVER ANTIQUE DEALER

Specialists in Antique Maps & Town Plans from the UK & around the World, dating up to the late 19th century.

01279 777 897

www.furneuxantiquemaps.com

Camelford Antiques & Collectables

Unit 5, Maybridge Workshops, Trevillet, Cornwall. PL34 0HW

Mob No : 07594 423 211

Suffolk Heritage Antique & Reclaims Centre Old London Road, Copdock, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP8 3JF

Tel No : 01473 730 351

Web Site : www.suffolkheritage.co.uk

E-Mail : info@suffolkheritage.co.uk

See our main advert on the inside back cover

ART GALLERIES / ART DEALERS

The Sculpture Park

Jumps Road, Churt, Surrey GU10 2LH

Tel No : 07831 500 506 - Curator

Tel No : 01428 605 453

Web Site : www.thesculpturepark.com

Miscellanea

Crossways, Churt, Surrey GU10 2JA

Tel No : 01428 714 014

Web Site : www.miscellanea.co.uk

See our main advert on the outside back cover

NAMEPLATES

26 sizes - 20 fonts - 36 finishes

£3.50 to £6.50 including engraving

Send now or email for a catalogue to: Name It!

12 Savay Lane, Denham Green, Denham, Bucks. UB9 5NH or Telephone 01895 832757

Email: Nameitplates@gmail.com

www.nameitplates.co.uk

Traditional to modern, we stock a wide range of styles and colours of moulding and mount card to choose from.

We specialise in bespoke picture framing and stock a huge range of artist materials, crafts, needlecraft products, readymade frames, fabric, originals, prints and gifts. That much stock needs a lot of space which is why we have three floors!

There is a wide range of gifts, originals, limited editions and prints including those from Doug Hyde, David Shepherd, Mackenzie Thorpe and Sam Toft.

For any queries give us a call on 02380 261 611 or pop in and see us… we’re a friendly bunch! 56-66 Hiltingbury Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire

Picture Framing Specalist

We provide a professional Picture Framing service for all types of Paintings, Artwork and Photographs – or anything else you might want in a picture frame!

All of our bespoke picture frames are available with a wide range of coloured mounts to complement your Artwork.

Phone: 01491 598200 Mobile: 07775 735136

www.jacksgallery.co.uk E: art@jacksgallery.co.uk 36 Hart Street, Henley-On-Thames, Oxon, RG9 2AU Jack’s Gallery, based in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, has been specialising in Jack Vettriano Limited Edition Prints plus Artist & Studio Proofs for over ten years.

Offering you a quality, full repairing & restoration service of your cherished oil painted artwork throughout London since 1984. Based in Fulham. Contact Alyson on : 07768 470 473 or Email: alyson@paintingrestorations.co.uk

Danbury Upholsterers Specialists in upholstery of antique furniture

01621 860 777

www.danburyupholsterers.co.uk

info@danburyupholsterers.co.uk

STAINED GLASS / STAINED GLASS ARTISTS

Stained glass specialists

Located in South Reddish, Stockport, we are stained glass specialists, offering stained glass design, repair and restoration services.

T: 0161 480 6955 • Hibbert Street, Whitehill Industrial Estate, Cheshire, SK4 1NS

Email: starlight@starlightstainedglass.com

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Wide selection of dolls houses, mainly second hand & antique, for collectors & children. England’s rst specialist dolls house shop, opened in Marylebone 1971, Covent Garden 1980-95, now in the heart of the Cotswolds.

FURNITURE / ANTIQUES - REPAIR & RESTORATION

ANTIQUES REPAIR & RESTORATION

Experienced craftsmen specialising in the restoration and conservation of period 17th through to 20th century furniture.

ESTABLISHED 1982

CALL: 01621 857890

E: info@clivebeardall.co.uk

WWW.CLIVEBEARDALL.CO.UK

104b High Street, Maldon, Essex CM9 5ET

ANTIQUES RETAIL / RESTORATION / RECLAMATION / UPCYCLING

Highly experienced in furniture restoration, in particular French polishing, I offer this service throughout Kent and London. Each piece of furniture is unique, and requires an individual polish most modern techniques fail to achieve.

07960 022 677 - john.huttlestone@gmail.com

www.johnhuttlestone.co.uk

Our vision is to promote the beauty and charm of antique pieces as a way of preserving history and culture. We believe that each piece has a story to tell, and by collecting, restoring, and selling antique furniture and decor, we are helping to keep these stories alive.

www.curiouscowantiques.co.uk

Hinton Farm, Hinton, Mudford, Yeovil. BA22 8BA

Tel: 07974 125785 - Tel: 07359 580872

email: info@curiouscowantiques.co.uk

Geoffrey

Warwick Furniture Restoration, Conservation, & French Polishing

Before After

For over 35 years we have been providing antique furniture restoration, conservation & French polishing, for clients within the UK, & throughout America & Europe. No job is too large or too small.

We offer expertise in all aspects of furniture restoration for clients & are dedicated to every detail in furniture restoration & conservation.

www.geoffrey-warwick.co.uk

Call: 01727 799747 • 07740 509226

Based in St Albans, Hertfordshire

British Antique Furniture Restorers’ Association

For over four decades BAFRA has been ensuring the heritage of antique furniture has been dealt with by the qualified, experienced and skilled craftspeople who have achieved accredited status within the organisation. With members situated around the UK they are able to offer a comprehensive service for the restoration and conservation of furniture and wooden artefacts. The demands of the stringent assessment and its criteria are largely responsible for the confidence with which owners in the private, commercial and public sectors feel able to place the restoration and conservation of their furniture and allied objects in BAFRA members’ hands. You can find an Accredited Restorer near you at:

Whether you are looking for leather sofa repairs, wooden table repairs, to have your bed reupholstered, or anything in between, we are able to help. Based in North Herts, we can cover all of Herts, Beds, Essex, even as far as London and beyond.

07720 297 398

www.furnicare.uk

Halford Restorations

Specialising in the repair and restoration of fine quality period antique furniture as well as various valued decorative objects, architectural items, metalware, and longcase clocks.

www.halfordrestorations.co.uk

T: 07443 943 699

E: jamie@halfordrestorations.co.uk

Magical Restorations

We are offer a variety of services such as antique furniture restoration & French polishing, cabinet making, veneering, marquetry or parquetry (inlay work), re-upholstery & much more. We have undertaken many projects such as large antique bookcases, doors, staircases & balustrades, skirting & panelling.

www.magicalrestorations.co.uk

T: 07956 681 655 •

E: feroz@live.co.uk

From simple furniture repairs to complicated restoration projects, which sometimes may look beyond saving, we take great care to preserve original finishes & structures. Based in Gloucestershire. 07783 809 328 • www.cotswoldsfurniturerestoration.co.uk

HOROLOGY

WATCHES & BAROMETERS / JEWELLERY

CLOCK / WATCH /BAROMETERSALES, REPAIR & RESTORATION

JEWELLERS / JEWELLERY

This amazing A4 hardback book shows over 1500 items, beautifully photographed from various angles in full colour with detailed descriptions and valuations. This book will become the go to book to identify and value all types of jewellery.

Covering: rings, buckles, brooches, pendants, pins, fasteners, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and hair rings, dating from ancient to post medieval times. A4 | HARDBACK | 432 PAGES £33.95 POST FREE | To order please visit:

York Military Books

www.yorkmilitarybooks.co.uk

Our vast (5000+) array of second-hand books, documentation, maps & other ephemera can be found on our ebay store here: ebay.co.uk/str/yorkmilitarybooks

along with model kits, diecast models & figures, wargaming figures & paper and other militaria . 01423

DOLLS

We have a large selection of unique hand made items. Our aim is to make available the highest quality dolls house and miniature products at the best possible prices.

We work from Unit 2, Centre 2000, Robinson Close, Telford Way, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8PU, you are welcome to visit or ring 01536 485529 www.tumdee-dollshouse-miniatures.co.uk

Sheffield Miniatures

by Lee Smithson

I create bespoke miniatures of a wide variety of buildings and landscapes. I liaise with my clients regarding creating bespoke miniatures in a scale to suit their needs and preferences.

Sheffield Miniatures now produce Ex JG Miniatures

Architectural and scenic collectables for 1/30, 1/32, 54mm toy solider and figure collectors. Look on my website listed below, for the full range available and prices.

www.sheffieldminiatures.co.uk

Call us today on: 07539 071 399

www.hobby.uk.com

Call us on 020 8761 4244

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

PHILATELY FOR BEGINNERS

The definition applies in its strictest sense to those devoted to the collection of postage stamps, but in a broader sense can also apply to the study and collection of postal history items from postcards to letters and much more. Traditionally these would be displayed in order of area and date issued, but more and more collectors are following a less linear approach to both collection and display.

The genre is absolutely vast, so many beginners tend to start with a theme of sorts, which is a very satisfying way of collecting as you begin to follow down various paths of study. Thematic philately appeals to many, as interests from other areas of your life can allow for a richer vein of collection. You might like wildlife, a particular country, a period in history or a military campaign which is of interest. Some collectors choose to cover a wider range of objects based perhaps in a small village or town of origin. Over time this might develop as postal routes and family link is become clearer. If you choose a theme which is somewhat familiar, you should have a certain knowledge which will help you to begin researching and the direction your collection will go in.

Postage stamps, postage due stamps, where a stamp has been under paid and requires payment on delivery and airmail postage stamps are all great places to start. It is impossible to collect absolutely everything, so a field of study should give you a focal point to begin your stamp collecting journey.

Start by visiting stamp fairs, and a good local

dealer should be able to point you in the right direction as to where to begin your searching. Local philatelic societies are also an enormous help, top find you most relevant group visit the Association of British Philatelic Societies’ website at www.abps.org.uk or visit the National Philatelic Society website for a larger group at www.ukphilately.org.uk.

Your collection will likely grow apace, and many philatelists particularly enjoy exhibiting their finds. You may like to look at specialist display albums to display your stamps and documents, and some collectors like to take this even further into the field be exhibiting and even competing in front of likeminded philatelists in the more formal field of exhibiting. The exhibitions are usually a friendly, information filled environment filled with like-minded collectors and are usually a mine of information and research, providing excellent sourcing ideas and hidden knowledge. The act of exhibiting itself, and planning how to display your wares and the story that they tell is for many as much of an enjoyable as ownership in itself.

“Start by visiting stamp fairs, & a good local dealer should be able to point you in the right direction”

A Numismatic Journey

The Fascinating World of British Coin Collecting

In the realm of numismatics, few endeavours capture the imagination and historical significance as collecting coins does. Among the myriad of coinage traditions, British coins stand out for their rich history, diverse designs, and cultural significance. Embarking on a journey to collect British coins is akin to diving into a treasure trove of centuries-old stories, royal portraits, and national pride. Let’s explore the captivating world of British coin collecting, where every coin is a piece of history waiting to be discovered.

Unveiling the Heritage: The history of British coinage dates back over two millennia, beginning with ancient Celtic tribes minting their own currencies. However, it was during the Roman conquest of Britain that the island saw standardized coinage introduced, featuring the likenesses of emperors and symbols of power. Over the centuries, the evolution of British coinage mirrors the nation’s political, economic, and cultural transformations, from the Anglo-Saxon pennies to the iconic Tudor sovereigns and the modern decimal coinage system introduced in 1971.

A Tapestry of Designs: One of the most captivating aspects of British coins is the diversity of designs reflecting the era in which they were minted. From the majestic portraits of monarchs like Queen Victoria and King George VI to the symbols of British heraldry such as the rampant lion and the Tudor rose, each coin tells a unique story of its time. The intricate details and craftsmanship exhibited in coins from different periods showcase the artistic prowess of minters and engravers throughout history.

Key Collecting Themes: Collecting British coins offers enthusiasts a wide array of themes to explore. Some collectors focus on acquiring coins from specific reigns or monarchs, aiming to complete a comprehensive collection spanning centuries. Others are drawn to coins featuring notable historical events, commemorative issues, or rare minting errors. The beauty of British coin collecting lies in its versatility, accommodating collectors with varying interests and budgets.

The Thrill of the Hunt: For many collectors, the thrill of the hunt is an integral part of the hobby. Whether scouring flea markets, attending coin fairs, or browsing online auctions, the quest for elusive coins adds an element of excitement to the collecting experience. Discovering a rare variant or a coin with a unique backstory can be immensely rewarding, fuelling the passion for numismatics and the desire to expand one’s collection.

In the world of numismatics, collecting British coins holds a special allure, offering a gateway to the rich tapestry of British history and heritage. From ancient Celtic coins to modern decimal currency, each coin represents a chapter in the story of a nation. As collectors delve into this fascinating realm, they embark on a journey of discovery, exploration, and preservation—a journey that transcends mere hobbyism and becomes a lifelong pursuit of knowledge and appreciation. So, whether you’re a seasoned collector or a curious novice, consider delving into the captivating world of British coin collecting— you may just uncover a treasure trove of history waiting to be explored.

British Military Medals

Campaign and military medals can be a helpful tool for researchers looking to understand military history and can give a fascinating insight into military careers and imperial history. For more than 200 years, the British have, like many nations,

marked wars, campaigns and battles; fought, won and lost, by the award of medals. Sufficient numbers have made collecting medals a practical and enjoyable pastime. They are also a great size and style for collectors; relatively easy to care for,

“Medals can give a fascinating insight into military careers and imperial history”

simple to store and attractive as a display. Prices vary quite significantly meaning that beginners can start their collection relatively easily.

Roughly split in to two groups – official campaign medals awarded for service in active operations; and gallantry medals which have been awarded for specific acts, medals are a well established part of British military tradition, and have been collected by enthusiasts for almost as long. The hobby has in recent years become more than just about a collection, instead concentrating on the background of the recipient, and in some cases a military genealogy which can follow several generations of an entire family. This is commonly the case with medals for the World Wars of 1914-18 and 1939-45; few families escaped some military involvement in the great

conflicts of the 20th Century. Other collectors may concentrate on a particular regiment, or perhaps both sides in a specific battle awarded to opposing forces. Depending on the providence of your medals, you may be able to find out some fascinating information on the original recipient which can truly bring campaigns and battles back to life. Many will be inscribed with the name of the recipient which can be a good starting point; others may be sold by descendants or knowledgeable dealers who can give you the detail.

The CWGC (Commonwealth War Grave Commission) and OMRS (Orders, Medals and Research Society) are great places to start searching for information about the original owner of your medals.

The Past Unveiling

A Beginner’s Guide to Metal Detecting

Metal detecting isn’t just a hobby—it’s an exhilarating journey of discovery that takes you through time and terrain, unveiling treasures and stories hidden beneath the surface. If you’re new to this captivating pursuit, fear not! Here’s a beginner’s guide to help you embark on your metal detecting adventure.

1. Get the Right Gear: Before you venture out into the field, you’ll need the right equipment. Invest in a quality metal detector suitable for beginners, ensuring it’s easy to use and has adjustable settings to suit different environments. Additionally, don’t forget to bring along essential accessories like headphones, a digging tool, and a finds pouch to keep your discoveries safe.

2. Know Where to Look: Choosing the right location is crucial for a successful metal detecting outing. Start by researching public parks, beaches, and other recreational areas where people gather. Always obtain permission before detecting on private property, and be mindful of any local regulations or restrictions regarding metal detecting in certain areas.

3. Learn Your Detector: Familiarise yourself with your metal detector before heading out into the field. Read the user manual thoroughly and practice using the device in your backyard or a nearby park. Experiment with different settings and learn to interpret the signals emitted by the detector, distinguishing between valuable targets and common debris.

4. Start Small: As a beginner, it’s important to manage your expectations and start with realistic goals. Begin by focusing on high-traffic areas where you’re more likely to find coins, jewellry,

and other common items. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t strike gold on your first outing—metal detecting is as much about the journey as it is about the discoveries.

5. Take Your Time: Metal detecting is a patient man’s game. Take your time and thoroughly cover each area, sweeping your detector methodically in overlapping patterns. Pay attention to subtle changes in tone and depth, as valuable targets may be buried deeper or hidden beneath layers of soil and debris.

6. Respect the Environment: Always practice responsible metal detecting and leave no trace behind. Fill in any holes you dig and respect the natural environment and wildlife around you. Follow the principles of “leave only footprints, take only memories” to ensure that future generations can enjoy the same outdoor spaces you explore.

8. Have Fun: Above all, remember to have fun! Metal detecting is a rewarding hobby that offers endless opportunities for adventure and discovery. Enjoy the thrill of uncovering hidden treasures, exploring new places, and immersing yourself in the rich history that lies beneath your feet.

As you embark on your metal detecting journey as a beginner, remember that every beep of your detector is a step closer to uncovering a piece of history. With the right gear, knowledge, and mindset, you’ll soon find yourself immersed in the exhilarating world of metal detecting, where every outing holds the promise of new discoveries and unforgettable experiences. So, grab your detector and start uncovering the adventure that awaits beneath the surface!

STAMPS, COINS, MEDALS & METAL DETECTING

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British Hammered Coinage

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WILLINGTON

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Time After Time Ltd

07939 554 301

www.timeaftertimeantiques.co.uk

BERKSHIRE

HUNGERFORD

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Emporium

01488 686 959

www.emporium-hungerford.co.uk

READING

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Andrew G Lajer Ltd

01189 344 151

www.andrewglajer.co.uk

WINDSOR

ANTIQUE DEALERS

Mostly Boxes Antiques Limited

07585 112 292

www.mostlyboxesantiques.com

WOKINGHAM

COIN DEALERS

GB Classic Coins

0118 907 6588

www.gbclassiccoins.co.uk

BRISTOL

INTERIORS & FURNITURE UPCYCLING

Focus on the Past

0117 973 8080

www.focusonthepast.org

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

AMERSHAM

CLOCK / WATCH /BAROMETER - SALES, REPAIR & RESTORATION

Chalfont Clocks

01494 763 793

www.chalfontclocks.co.uk

DENHAM

NAMEPLATES

Name It!

01895 832 757

www.nameitplates.co.uk

MILTON KEYNES

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G Dads Collectables Ltd 01908 226 802

www.gdads.co.uk

OLNEY

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Leo Antiques & Collectables Ltd 01908 646 171

WOOBURN TOWN

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Wooburn Craft School 01628 290 770 / 07753 322 609

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Cambridgeshire Coins

01223 503 073

www.cambridgeshirecoins.com

HOUSE CLEARANCE / REMOVALS

Hercules Movers & Storers

01223 666 222 / 07507 363 350

www.herculesmovers.co.uk

HUNTINGDON

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Brampton Framing

01480 457 485

www.bramptonpictureframinggallery.co.uk

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FRODSHAM

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Browser Bazaar

01928 788 998 / 07929 526 342

STOCKPORT

ARMS & MILITARIA

F. Tomlinson & Son

0161 480 9973 / 07545 440 587

STAINED GLASS / STAINED GLASS ARTISTS

Starlight Stained Glass

0161 480 6955 / 0800 505 3492 / 07769 690 416

www.starlightstainedglass.co.uk

CO. DURHAM

DARLINGTON FIREARMS

IN YOUR AREA

Kitt Pongo & The Hogman 01325 355 366 / 07847 968 059

www.thehogman.co.uk

HARTLEPOOL

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Harland Military Antiques

01429 232 782 / 07904 349 727

www.harlandmilitaryantiques.co.uk

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Cape Cornwall Arts & Antiques 01736 438 073 / 07455 910 212

TREVILLET

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Camelford Antiques & Collectables 07594 423 211

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Broughton Curios 07833 135 224

COCKERMOUTH

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Colin Graham Antiques 01900 824 418

www.colingrahamantiquescockermouth.co.uk

KENDAL

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The Sleddall Hall Antiques Centre 01539 723 291

www.sleddalls.co.uk

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The Antiques Emporium 01539 734 849

www.theantiquesemporium.co.uk

DERBYSHIRE

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Chesterfield Antique Centre 01246 211 159

www.chesterfieldantiquecentre.co.uk

DEVON

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Stuart Bull Auctions

01460 68432

www.stuartbullauctions.co.uk

ASHBURTON

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In A Nutshell Antiques & Interiors

07800 561 203

www.inanutshellantiquesandinteriors.co.uk

CREDITON

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James Antiques 01363 776 800

www.jamesantiques.co.uk

EXETER

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The Antique Village 0207 183 3511

www.theantiquevillage.co.uk

NEWTON ABBOT

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Michael J Bowman Auctions 01626 295 107

www.michaeljbowman.co.uk

DORSET

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Stuart Bull Auctions 01460 68432

www.stuartbullauctions.co.uk

FERNDOWN

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All Clean Waste Management 01202 855 349

www.allcleanwaste.co.uk

PUDDLETOWN

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The Antique Map & Bookshop 01305 848 633

www.puddletownbookshop.co.uk

SHAFTESBURY

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Dairy House Antiques & Interiors 01747 853 317

www.dairyhouseantiques.com

STURMINSTER NEWTON

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Oliver Sargent Antiques 07804 225 614

www.oliversargentantiques.com

WAREHAM

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Dorset Reclamation 01929 472 200

www.dorsetreclamation.co.uk

EAST SUSSEX

BATTLE

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Bridge Garage Antiques 01424 871 424

BRIGHTON

HOUSE CLEARANCE / REMOVALS

The Rubbish Man 07385 800 991

www.therubbishman.biz

FOREST ROW

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The Dandelion Clock

01342 822 335

www.dandelionantiques.co.uk

HOVE

ANTIQUE FURNITURE

Three Angels

01273 958 975

www.threeangelsbrighton.com

POLEGATE

ANTIQUE FIREARMS

Relics Replica Weapons

01323 398 376

www.relics.org.uk

EAST YORKSHIRE

DRIFFIELD

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

Phil Edmond Antiques

07914 202 434

www.philedmondantiques.com

GOOLE

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Spicers Auctioneers & Valuers

01405 203 203 / 07854 706 624

www.spicersauctioneers.com

ESSEX

CANVEY ISLAND

COIN DEALERS

Exclusive Coins

0800 978 8542

www.exclusivecoins.co.uk

HARLOW

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

Marks Antiques, Collectables & Retros 07460 229 192

www.marks-antiques-collectables-and-retroes.veniweb. com

MALDON

ANTIQUES REPAIR & RESTORATION

Clive Beardall Restorations Ltd 01621 857 890

www.clivebeardall.co.uk

UPHOLSTERERS

Danbury Upholsterers 01621 860 777

www.danburyupholsterers.co.uk

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

BRISTOL

HOUSE CLEARANCE / REMOVALS

Helping Hand Clearances

07515 355 789

www.helpinghandclearance.com

CHELTENHAM

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Lee Chinnick House Clearance & Antique Shop 01451 830 570

www.leechinnick.co.uk

DOLLS / DOLLS HOUSES

The Dolls House (Established 1971) 01451 860 431

www.the-dollshouse.co.uk

CHEPSTOW

HOUSE CLEARANCE / REMOVALS

Chepstow Property Services 07734 046 220

www.chepstow-property-services.business.site

CIRENCESTER

FURNITURE REPAIR / RESTORATION

Cotswolds Furniture Restoration 07783 809 328

www.cotswoldsfurniturerestoration.co.uk

MICKLETON

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND

Mickleton Antique Centre 01386 438 387

NEWENT

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Smiths of Newent Auction Rooms 01531 821 776

www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk

STOW-ON-THE-WOLD

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

Durham House Antiques 01451 870 404

www.durhamhouseantiques.co.uk

HAMPSHIRE

ANDOVER DOWN

FURNITURE REPAIR / RESTORATION

Busby Fine Furniture 01264 333 375 / 07803 922 405

www.neilbusby.co.uk

EASTLEIGH

PICTURE - FRAMERS / MAKERS / CLEANERS / GILDERS / RESTORERS

The Picture Framing Shop 02380 261 611

www.thepictureframingshop.com

HARTLEY WINTNEY

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Hartley Antiques 01252 843 222

www.hartley-antiques.com

PORTSMOUTH

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

Sally Antiques 023 9285 1723

www.sallyantiques.co.uk

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Nesbits Antiques Auctions Ltd 023 9229 5568

www.nesbitsauctions.co.uk

SOUTHSEA

ART DECO

Tango Tea Collectables

0239 273 3363

WINCHESTER

CHIMNEY SWEEPS

Toast

0800 6890006 / 07770 423310

www.toast-fireplaces.co.uk / www.toastsouthern.com

HEREFORDSHIRE

KNAPTON

COIN DEALERS

Whitmore Coins

01568 720 536

www.whitmorectm.com

LEOMINSTER

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

Stockmoor Antiques

01544 388 759

www.stockmoorantiques.co.uk

HERTFORDSHIRE

BISHOPS STORTFORD

FURNITURE REPAIR / RESTORATION

Halford Restorations

07443 943 699

www.halfordrestorations.co.uk

FURNEUX PELHAM

ANTIQUE MAPS

Furneux Antique Maps

01279 777 897

www.furneuxantiquemaps.com

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

ANTIQUE FURNITURE

Bushwood Antiques

01582 794 700 / 07802 631 352

www.bushwood.co.uk

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

Swan Antiques

01442 239 100 / 07999 234 535

www.swanantiquesboxmoor.com

KINGS LANGLEY

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Excalibur Auctions

0203 633 0913

www.excaliburauctions.com

LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY

FURNITURE REPAIR / RESTORATION

Furnicare.UK

07720 297 398

www.furnicare.uk

HOUSE CLEARANCE / REMOVALS

Mackays Junk & Disorderly

07863339641

POTTERS BAR

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Cadmore Auctions Ltd

01992 633 373

www.cadmoreauctions.co.uk

ROYSTON

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND

Wheeler Antiques

01763 256 722 / 07596 990 660

www.wheelerantiques.co.uk

ST ALBANS

FURNITURE REPAIR / RESTORATION

Antique Furniture Restoration, Conservation

01727 799 747 / 07740 509 226

www.geoffrey-warwick.co.uk

KENT

BROMLEY

FRENCH POLISHERS

John Huttlestone French Polisher 07960 022 677

www.johnhuttlestone.co.uk

FOLKESTONE

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Chaucer Auctions 0800 170 1314

www.chaucerauctions.co.uk

HERNE BAY

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

Briggsy’s Emporium 01227 370 621

www.briggsysemporium.com

HYTHE

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Martello Philatelic Auctions Ltd 01303 269 712

www.martello.bid

MAIDSTONE

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND

Chart Sutton Antiques & Collectables Limited 01622 844 815

www.chartsuttonantiques.co.uk

NR. ASHFORD

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

C&T Auctioneers And Valuers 01233 510 050

www.candtauctions.co.uk

SEVENOAKS

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Ibbett Mosely 01732 456731 / 07710 541 818

www.ibbettmosely.co.uk

SHEERNESS

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Frederick Andrews Ltd 01795 662 741

www.frederickandrews.uk

TUNBRIDGE WELLS

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

T & T Auctions

01892 529 898

www.tandtauctions.com

LANCASHIRE

MORECAMBE

MINIATURES

Miniature Real Estate

07736 216 775

PRESTON

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

Berry Antiques & Interiors

01772 780 476

www.berry-antiques.co.uk

LEICESTERSHIRE

CROFT

COIN DEALERS

Halls Hammered Coins

07830 019 584

www.hallshammeredcoins.com

MARKET HARBOROUGH

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

Church Street Antiques, Home & Gifts

01858 374 159

LINCOLNSHIRE

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

B1D Auctions Ltd

www.b1d.com

GAINSBOROUGH

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND

Astra Antiques Centre 01427 668 312

www.astra-antiques.com

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

All ‘N’ Sundry 2018 Limited 01427 667 531

https://allnsundry-hemswell.co.uk

SPALDING

COINS & MEDAL DEALERS

B&G Coins

07950 287 349

www.bandgcoins.co.uk

STAMFORD

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND

St Martins Antique Centre

01780 481 158

www.st-martins-antiques.co.uk

LONDON

ARMS & MILITARIA

Leons Militaria Ltd

0207 491 2221

www.leonsmilitaria.com

COIN DEALERS

Britannia - Coins

0208 109 0411 / 07802 510 980

www.britannia-coins.co.uk

MEDAL / MILITARY COLLECTABLES

The London Medal Company 0207 836 8877

www.london-medals.co.uk

PIANO REMOVALS

London Pianos Ltd 0207 281 9555 / 07786 511 762

www.londonpianos.co.uk

223 REGENT STREET

COINS & MEDAL DEALERS

imperial coins investments ltd 0800 3284 537

www.imperialcoinsinv.co.uk

CHISWICK

FURNITURE REPAIR / RESTORATION

Magical Restorations 07956 681 655

www.magicalrestorations.co.uk

DEPTFORD

CERAMIC RESTORATION

Rebekahs Restoration 07808 162 886

www.rebekahsrestoration.com

EDMONTON

ANTIQUE FURNITURE

SkyvaBim 07498 943 252

www.skyvabim.com

ENFIELD

ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE CENTRE

Crews Hill Vintage Emporium 07940 524 525

www.crewshillvintage.co.uk

FULHAM

RESTORATION - PAINTERS / OIL PAINTING / PICTURES

Painting Restorations 07768 470 473

www.paintingrestorations.co.uk

ISLINGTON

ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION

A.J Brett & Co. Ltd 0207 272 8462

www.ajbrett.co.uk

FURNITURE RESTORATION / UPHOLSTERY

A.J Brett & Co. Ltd

0207 272 8462

www.ajbrett.co.uk

MILITARIA & VINTAGE CLOTHING

Blighty Militaria 07729 917 773

www.blightymilitaria.com

LEWISHAM

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES - BOUGHT & SOLD

Post Script Antiques & House Clearance 0208 291 7224 / 07702 977 798

www.postscriptantiques.co.uk

LONDON

FILM POSTERS

The Reel Poster Gallery

07970 846 703

www.reelposter.com

NORWOOD

MODELS / MODEL SHOPS / CENTRES / MAKERS

Hobby’s Ltd

020 8761 4244

www.hobby.uk.com

MERSEYSIDE

LIVERPOOL

SALVAGE & RECLAMATION

Black Dog Salvage UK

07712 132 179

www.blackdogsalvage.co.uk

NORFOLK

CROMER

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

Brisbane Antiques

01263 512 996 / 07986 982 216

www.brisbaneantiquescromer.com

FAKENHAM

STAMPS / STAMP DEALERS / APPROVALS

Arun Stamps

01328 829 318 / 07881 812 523

www.arunstamps.co.uk

HUNSTANTON

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

Cider Barn Antiques And Vintage

07876 238 185

KINGS LYNN

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND

The Old Granary Antiques Centre 01553 775 509

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

Antiques & Outrageous Vintage 07507 554 547

COLLECTABLES

Blades-UK

01945 701 022

www.blades-uk.com

LITTLE WALSINGHAM

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

Littleblood

07880 840 141

www.littleblood.co.uk

MELTON CONSTABLE

ANTIQUE DEALERS

David Massingham Antiques

01263 862 943 / 07827 928 580

www.davidmassinghamantiques.co.uk

WATTON

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Stephen Roberts (Auctioneer) Ltd

01953 885 676

www.thesalerooms.co.uk

WYMONDHAM

HOUSE CLEARANCE / REMOVALS

John Ryder

01953 605 553 / 07889 378 970

www.johnryder.co.uk

NORTH YORKSHIRE

EASINGWOLD

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

Vale Antiques 01347 821 298

www.davidleachfurniturerestorer.co.uk

GARGRAVE

ANTIQUE FURNITURE

Dickinsons Antiques 07971 958 303

www.dickinsonsantiques.co.uk

HARROGATE

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND 27 West Park 01423 369 615

www.27westpark.co.uk

INGLETON

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND

Lords Antiques & Salvage 01524 574 674

www.lordsantiques.com

RICHMOND

WAR GAMES / MILITARY FIGURES / MEMORABILIA

Colonel Bills

01833 627 241 / 07557 006 979

www.colonelbills-store.co.uk

SCARBOROUGH

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

Rex’s Emporium 07977 587 011

www.rexsemporium.co.uk

YORK

MILITARY BOOKS

York Military Books Ltd 01423 360 828

www.yorkmilitarybooks.co.uk

POSTCARDS

Cobweb Postcards 01347 823 684

www.cobwebpostcards.co.uk

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

CORBY

STAMP AUCTIONS

Plumridge & Co. 0208 857 3161

https://plumridge.co.uk

DAVENTRY

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS

Lock House Antiques 07502 972 317

www.lockhouseantiques.com

KETTERING

DOLLS HOUSE MINIATURES

Tumdee Dolls House Miniatures 01536 485 529

www.tumdee-dollshouse-miniatures.co.uk

HOUSE CLEARANCE / REMOVALS

The Oundle Van Man

01832 358 206 / 07732 403 240

www.theoundlevanman.co.uk

NORTHAMPTON

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

Vintage Guru Ltd

07715 788 757

STAMPS / STAMP DEALERS / APPROVALS

Mint GB Stamps

01604 406 371 / 07851 576 398

www.mintgbstamps.co.uk

WEEDON

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

The Antiquarium Ltd

01327 227 370

WEEDON BEC

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

Vintique Ltd

01327 341 980

www.vintique.co

NORTHERN IRELAND

OMAGH

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Viewback Antiques & Auctions

02880 757 632 / 0776 027 5247

www.viewbackauctionsomagh.co.uk

NORTHUMBERLAND

CORBRIDGE

INTERIORS & FURNITURE UPCYCLING

Vintage At The Tower 01434 632 186

www.vintageatthetower.com

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

NOTTINGHAM

STAMPS / STAMP DEALERS / APPROVALS

Nottingham Stamp Centre 0115 947 4747

www.nottinghamstampcentre.com

OXFORDSHIRE

HENLEY-ON-THAMES

PICTURE - FRAMERS / MAKERS / CLEANERS / GILDERS / RESTORERS

Jack’s Gallery 07775 735 136

www.jacksgallery.co.uk

TETSWORTH

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND

The Swan At Tetsworth Antique Centre 01844 281 777

www.theswan.co.uk

WALLINGFORD

ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE CENTRE

Castle Antiques - Wallingford 01491 833 168

www.castle-antiques.co.uk

SCOTLAND

ABERDEEN

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND

Clola Antique Centre 01771 624584

www.clolaantiques.co.uk

EDINBURGH

PACKING

Pack & Send Edinburgh East 0345 873 9990 / 0131 603 3418

www.packsend.co.uk/edinburgheast

GALASHIELS

STAMPS / STAMP DEALERS / APPROVALS

Philatelink Ltd 01896 759 703 / 07510 312 271

www.philatelink.co.uk

GLASGOW

BATH RE-SURFACING

Renew-All (Glasgow) 0141 880 8933 / 07770267552

www.renewall.co.uk

PERTHSHIRE

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND

Rait Antiques Centre 01821 670 379

www.raitantiquescentre.co.uk

Scottish Antique & Arts Centre 01828 686 401

www.scottish-antiques.com

SHROPSHIRE

LUDLOW

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND

SwS Antiques

07931 004 265

www.swsantiques.com

SANSAW HEATH

FURNITURE REPAIR / RESTORATION

British Antique Furniture Restorers’ Association Ltd 01939 210 826

www.bafra.org.uk

SHIFNAL

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

Twojays Corner 01952 462 340

www.twojayscorner.com

SOMERSET

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Stuart Bull Auctions 01460 68432

www.stuartbullauctions.co.uk

AXBRIDGE

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

Ripley Antiques & Vintage

01934 732 641 www.ripleyantiques.co.uk

CREWKERNE

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS

Crewkerne Antiques Centre 01460 77111 / 07801 061 442 - Steve www.crewkerneantiques.co.uk

YEOVIL

ANTIQUES RETAIL / RESTORATION / RECLAMATION / UPCYCLING

The Curious Cow Antiques & Reclamation 07359 580 872 / 07974 125 785 www.curiouscowantiques.co.uk

SOUTH YORKSHIRE

DONCASTER

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Doncaster Auction Centre 01302 722 787 / 07970 997 796 / 07572 445 640 www.dac-ltd.com

BATH RE-SURFACING

Bathglaze

01724 712 155 / 07888 841 457 www.bathglaze.net

SHEFFIELD MINIATURES

Sheffield Miniatures

07539 071 399 www.sheffieldminiatures.co.uk

STAFFORDSHIRE

STAFFORD FIREARMS

MJL Militaria 01630 620 157 / 01630 620 226 www.mjlmilitaria.com

STOKE-ON-TRENT

AUCTIONEERS / HOUSE CLEARANCE

A.S.H. Auctions 01782 792 585 www.ashauctions.co.uk

STOURBRIDGE

ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE CENTRE

Halfpenny Antique & Vintage Centre 01384 221 243 / 07801 564 622

SUFFOLK

BURY ST EDMUNDS

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND

Risby Barn and Past & Present 01284 811 126 / 811 480

www.risbybarn.co.uk

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

Elimayboo Antiques

01284 724 710

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Lacy Scott & Knight Auction Centre 01284 748 625

www.lskauctioncentre.co.uk

IPSWICH

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

Sarah’s Attic 01449 744 014

www.sarahsattic.co.uk

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

Suffolk Heritage Antique & Reclaims Centre 01473 730 351

www.suffolkheritage.co.uk

JEWELLERS / JEWELLERY

Greenlight Publishing 01376 521 900

www.greenlightpublishing.com

MARLESFORD

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

Marlesford Mill 01728 748 076

www.marlesfordmill.co.uk

SUDBURY

HOUSE CLEARANCE / REMOVALS

Sudbury Recycling Services 07786 104 220

www.sudburyrecycling.co.uk

SURREY

BETCHWORTH

COINS & MEDAL DEALERS

Mark Rasmussen Numismatist Ltd

01306 884 880 / 07798 611 006 / 07748 611 006

www.rascoins.com

CAMBERLEY

POSTAL HISTORY

Martin Townsend 01462 420 678 / 07801 769 117

www.martintownsend.com

DORKING

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND

Talbot House Antique Centre 01306 888 855

www.talbothouseantiques.com

FARNHAM

ART GALLERIES / ART DEALERS

The Sculpture Park 07831 500 506

www.thesculpturepark.com

WOKING

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Ewbank Auctioneers 01483 223 101

www.ewbankauctions.co.uk

TYNE & WEAR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

STAMPS / STAMP DEALERS / APPROVALS

Corbitts 0800 525804

www.corbitts.com

WARWICKSHIRE

ALCESTER

JEWELLERY - ANTIQUE / SECONDHAND

Bonner’s Jewellers

01789 763 715

www.bonnersjewellers.co.uk

LONG MARSTON

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

The Barn

01789 721 399

www.barnantique.co.uk

WARWICK

ARMS & MILITARIA

The International Birmingham

Antique Arms & Militaria Fair

07710 274 452

www.birminghamarmsfair.com

WEST MIDLANDS

STOURBRIDGE

ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE CENTRE

Grandads Attic

01384 396 444 / 07828 688 200

WEST SUSSEX

BOGNOR REGIS

METAL DETECTORS

Detecnicks Ltd

01243 545 060

www.detecnicks.co.uk

BURGESS HILL

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

Rocking Horse Emporium

01444 244 507

CHICHESTER

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND

Squirrel Antiques

01243 790 904 / Eve. 01243 533 998

www.antiqueswebsite.co.uk/item/squirrel-antiques

CRAWLEY

ANTIQUE DEALERS

LIBBI

07594 305 444

www.mylibbi.co.uk

PETWORTH

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Surrey Auctions Limited

0800 1959 832

www.surreyauctions.co.uk

TILLINGTON

SILVER ANTIQUE DEALER

Nigel Williams Silver

01798 342 656 / 07814 406 863

www.nigelwilliamssilver.co.uk

WORTHING

WOOD CARVING, GILDING, RESTORATION & REPRODUCTION

Cassidie Alder Carving 07968 956 545

www.traditional-woodcarving.co.uk

WEST YORKSHIRE

CULLINGWORTH

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND

Antiques At The Mill 01535 957 500

www.antiquesatthemill.com

HEBDEN BRIDGE

ANTIQUE CENTRES / DEALERS / SECONDHAND

Hebden Bridge Antiques Centre 01422 846 561

www.hebdenantiques.co.uk

KEIGHLEY

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Keighley Auction House 01535 666 337

www.keighleyauctions.co.uk

LEEDS

ANTIQUE SHOPS / SPECIALIST SHOPS

We Buy Vintage 0800 669 6010

www.webuyvintage.co.uk

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Morley Auctioneers & Valuers Ltd 0113 345 4038

www.morleyauctioneers.co.uk

STAINBURN

FURNITURE REPAIR / RESTORATION

Aire Valley Antiques 07711 011 465

WILTSHIRE

SALISBURY

ANTIQUE FURNITURE

Hingstons Of Wilton 01722 742 263

www.hingstons-antiques.co.uk

AUCTION HOUSES / ROOMS / AUCTIONEERS / VALUERS

Southern Counties Auctioneers 01722 321 215 / 07971 571 608

www.salisburyauctioncentre.co.uk

WORCESTERSHIRE

GREAT MALVERN

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

496 Vintage 07774 773 707

www.496vintage.com

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