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REDISCOVERED LEGACIES

O Tell us what inspires you in this issue of H&A. Tag @homes_antiques on Instagram or use the addresses overleaf

ne historical issue that I have a keen interest in is that women, and their contributions to our world, have all too often been left off the records. But it excites me that, today, more and more women are being rediscovered by historians, and I hope it interests you too as, in the case of any artists or craftspeople, their emergence opens up new, untapped collecting areas. A movement on which women had a huge impact was Arts and Crafts, and thankfully a lot of work has been done to preserve these ladies’ legacies. Let Caroline Wheater introduce you to some little-known, as well as some all-but-forgotten names, from page 68. I think each house featured this month will come alive in autumn, from Roger

de Muir’s 17th-century French home (p60) – filled with architectural and Renaissance antiques – to Anna Hayman’s 1920s cottage (p74). Her unique maximalist style has authentic echoes of heritage design, while feeling current and welcoming for the colder months. If you are tempted to update your home for the season, we have edited five looks to inspire you (p49). Each style makes use of the best launches for A/W19, and are designed to work beautifully with your collections. Are you a blue & white fan? Turn to page 54. Are tribal antiques more your thing? Try page 50.

Mel Sherwood Editor

MY FIVE FAVOURITE ANTIQUES IN THIS ISSUE…

TALKING HEAD

FAMILY TREE

A READING LIGHT

REGENCY REFLECTION

GOING, GOING…

This Roman mask, from the 3rd century AD, has me captivated – its dark eyes and rich patina are so alluring. P21

It was May Morris, daughter of William Morris, who embroidered this Orange Tree design. P71

This amethyst lamp would look great in my book nook, between a little ammonite and a stack of hardbacks. P41

The convex mirror gets the ‘Design Icon’ treatment this month – it’s this simple example that’s caught my eye. P107

Can you guess the hammer price of this gorgeous demilune cabinet with chinoiserie detailing? P133

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THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS (plus the best £50 they’ve ever spent)

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Editorial A New Zealander living happily in the UK for the last 19 years, Brent loves mid-century design with a splash of modern thrown in. He looks for diversity in the interiors that he shoots, and loves that the job always surprises him, and introduces him to the most interesting people.

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Rachel Dinning wrote ‘Design Icon: The Regency Convex Mirror’ page A journalist who specialises in history, Rachel covers all time periods, from ancient Egypt to the Second World War, and has interviewed historians including Dan Jones, Helen Castor and Tracy Borman. ‘I found an oversized skeleton wall clock for my kitchen in a charity shop. It’s functional and looks great! I’ve seen others for more than twice the price.’

Janet Gleeson the expert behind ‘Ask Janet’ page Antiques writer and bestselling author Janet works behind the scenes as part of the reception team at the Antiques Roadshow and is co-director of Dorchester Literary Festival. ‘The best £50 I ever spent was on a pair of battered blue-and-white Delft plates. They were hidden in a box at a general auction sale. They are nothing special, but I love their bold simplicity. They set me off on a new collecting path.’

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THE MONTH From glittering Egyptian artefacts, to limitededition lighting and The Crown on Netflix…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Two extraordinary antiques made the headlines this month – a rare Roman warrior mask and a shimmering Thomas Germain tureen

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JAY BLADES: REPAIR & REUSE Our columnist, TV’s Jay Blades, explains why we owe it to the planet to make do and mend Q Q

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A RENAISSANCE JEWEL This 17th-century church house in Foix, France is a trove of inherited antiques and auction treasures Q + FOCUS ON Delft tiles

DECADENT BY DESIGN Bold colours and opulent textiles take centre stage in designer Anna Hayman’s East Sussex home

ART FOR ART’S SAKE Elena Carozzi’s rustic retreat is a platform for her own paintings, plus pieces by her family and friends

BRIMMING WITH CHARM Michael and Mikey have filled their petite Rye home with colourful and characterful finds Q + FOCUS ON Buying brown furniture

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COLLECT & DECORATE

Discover the hottest fabric and wallpaper trends of the season, plus covetable antiques to match…

WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE

Step aside William Morris, it’s time for the pioneering women of Arts and Crafts to shine Q

MATERIAL MATTERS

Once thought of as the poor cousin of silver, pewter has a rich and diverse history Q

DESIGN ICON

Our enduring love affair with the attention-grabbing Regency convex mirror

ASK AN EXPERT Our experts take a look at your treasured pieces

ASK JANET H&A’s antiques guru answers your questions

STAR SALES Our favourite antiques from the salesroom

FAIRS & AUCTIONS We scout out the best around Britain this month

Features MEET THE MAKER See Victoria Claire Dawes’ handmade vessels

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MY STYLE STORY Max Rollitt on 25 years in the antiques trade

A D V E R T I S E M E N T F E AT U R E

What’s your

LEGACY? If you’re keen to pass on your passion for all things vintage and antique to your children or even grandchildren, why not also leave a lasting gi� to a good cause like Unice�?

ow would you like to be remembered? Maybe your children will treasure your beloved art-deco cabinet. Or perhaps they’ll fondly remember your trips together to car boot sales or far-flung flea markets – adventures that sparked their own love for antiques. It’s rewarding to feel like we’re passing on a legacy to following generations, so imagine knowing your legacy could help hundreds of children around the world, as well as your own? By leaving a gift in your will to Unicef, you can help protect children for generations to come. Unicef has been one of the world’s leading children’s organisations for over 70 years, ensuring that more children worldwide are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation – in fact, Unicef supplies vaccines for almost half of the world’s children under five. Unicef also provides 80% of the world’s life-saving food, and in 2018 alone, it supported 12 million out of school children to access education. Every year, Unicef works to protect, uphold and

Hoping o pass on your love of a hings an iques to your fam y? Here are some ways you cou d spark an nterest

promote children’s rights in more than 190 countries, including working with schools, hospitals and local authorities to reach 2 million children in the UK – and it will continue until every child is happy, healthy and safe. Gifts in wills are vital for Unicef to continue its life-saving work. With your gift, you could help ensure children grow up happy, healthy and strong for generations to come.

You could help more children have access to education

• From London’s V&A to Berlin’s Bauhaus Archiv, a trip to a museum with your loved ones is a great way for them to discover the best of design. • Have an elegant piece that takes pride of place in your home? Why not gift it to your children or grandchildren? The gesture will mean a lot to them and will ensure your one-of-a-kind piece is preserved for future generations. • The thrill of bidding at an auction or haggling at a flea market is all part of the fun when it comes to hunting for the perfect vintage and antique pieces. Bring your children along with you – you could give them pocket money to spend on low-value items and teach them what to look out for.

After friends and family, please consider leaving a gift to Unicef in your will.To find out more or to request your free Gifts in Wills guide, visit unicef.org.uk/legacy

Letters Send us a tweet, ask advice on Facebook, tag us on Instagram or write to the H&A team with good old pen and paper – we’d love to hear from you…

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A forever home Preparing to move to a new house, we came across boxes of magazines saved to provide inspiration for our forever home. With it finally on the horizon, and not wishing to move them with us, my husband and I spent many happy evenings going through each edition cutting out articles that appealed to either of us. We now have inspirational ideas for Christmas, birthday and anniversary presents. A great result all round. Isabelle Stuart Ashbourne, Derbyshire H&A EDITOR MEL SAYS: Best of luck with the move, Isabelle, I’m thrilled H&A is going to play a part in creating your forever home.

LEFT & BELOW We’ve had lots of feedback from readers responding to our ‘Love it or Loathe it’ feature in the October issue, including Yvonne’s l vel response.

Love it or Loathe

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Love it or loathe it I absolutely loved the article ‘Love it or Loathe it: The Eye of the Beholder’ in the October issue of Homes & Antiques. I found myself laughing at the pottery objection. As much as I love studio pottery, I also cannot understand why some are so dull! I’ve purchased a beautiful yellow bowl so it can be done. However, I don’t agree with Garry Batt from Duke’s Auctioneers, who hates Mulberry handbags. Of course they are iconic works of art. Perhaps you have to carry or collect them to appreciate the feeling one can give… Yvonne Lampert, Monmouthshire

What shapes our love of certain works of art, do others make us crin and why ge? Janet Gleeson talk s to seven leading experts from the world of art and antiques to discover what they’d most love and loat he to own

o the vibrant design s of Clarice Cliff fill you with horror or delight? Does a pretty painti ng by Renoir make you smile or wince? Would the simplicity of a Berna rd Leach pot thrill or bore you rigid? Above all, what governs your response to a work of art? Is it all a matter of personal taste? Philosophers have long struggled to define what taste is. Kant said it was subjective, beyond reason, based on feeling and fashion. Whether or not you agree, within

the world of collect ables, a plethora of pieces are loved and loathed with equal fervou r. Prevai ling style and aesthetic judgement play a part – especi ally where experts are concer ned – but does something else transc end them? I ask seven expert s to choose one piece they love and one they loathe. Their respon ses might surprise you, but a common strand emerges: although visual appeal and craftsmanship do play a big part in personal passio ns, it’s also the story behind the object and the pleasu re it brings that matter.

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E S YS , e beauty of studio pottery is in the simplicity. I’ve tried (and failed!) to throw a pot a few times in my life and can appreciate the immense skill and patience it must take to get a simple, straight-edged bowl. But I do understand why the colours might leave some people cold. Not your striking yellow bowl though – beautiful.

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I really enjoyed the feature on recreating art in your Art Issue. I did something similar last year but created a version of a painting I found at a car boot in my 3D art software instead. It’s interesting to do it in ‘real life’ so maybe I shall have a go at that too. Gill Brooks, via Facebook

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ABOVE Gill was a fan of the ‘Still Life in Real Life’ feature in H&A’s recent Art Issue.

Poole Pottery A few months ago, at a car boot, I saw a seller unloading some pots that I instantly recognised as Poole Pottery. I asked the price and he quoted 50 pence, so I selected two of the nicest. With hindsight, I should have bought all the half-dozen pieces he had. I was attracted by the lovely bright colouring of one and I knew I’d seen this particular pattern somewhere before. On returning home, I remembered it was in an old issue of one of my Homes & Antiques magazines, which are always saved. I found the right one and there were several pages dedicated to Poole Pottery from the 1930s with the same two pots I had purchased. One of the pots was from the 1970s and the other from the 1930s – the latter is quite valuable but I have no desire to sell it, as it is in perfect condition and so attractive. Thanks to your magazine from a previous time, I was able to compare my finds and discover I had the real deal. Gloria Holm, via email MEL SAYS: What a fantastic find, Gloria. I love a rootle at a car

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When my grandparents were bombed out during the Second World War, my grandfather was sent to an auction to buy furniture, as they only had the clothes they were wearing. Instead, my grandfather bought this painting! He said that the young washerwoman reminded him of their daughter, who had died aged 20. I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall when he came home to my grandma. Although she was petite, she could make her wishes known. Sarah Adler, London

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If you have a stash of letters that were penned in the trenches, or a compass that travelled the world 100 years ago, we want to hear. Tell us your antique’s story and take a good picture of it, then send it to us (see addresses on the previous page). If your piece with provenance is printed, we’ll send you a Thornback & Peel tea towel worth £12! (thornbackandpeel.co.uk)

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TUTANKHAMUN: TREASURES OF THE GOLDEN PHARAOH Discover Egypt’s most precious artefacts at the Saatchi Gallery from 2nd November to 3rd May 2020, as the treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb make their final appearance in London before returning to Egypt. See 150 glittering pieces, including a mini golden coffin used to house the Pharaoh’s liver, and two life-sized wooden statues that stood either side of the burial chamber. saatchigallery.com

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EVOLUTION, SUMMERS PLACE Birds, butterflies, minerals, a dinosaur skeleton and a walrus skull, not to mention many other weird and wonderful marvels, will go under the hammer at the Evolution sale at Summers Place in West Sussex on 19th November. Prepare to be amazed by the lots, some of which date back millions, even billions of years. ‘We have pretty much everything, from the earliest life forms to the present day,’ says Rupert van der Werff, Summers Place director. ‘We have stromatolites, which are fascinating. They look like the most exotic marble you can imagine.’ 01403 331331; summersplaceauctions.com

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THE CROWN SEASON THREE Since the dramatic climax of Season Two in 2017 – ending with the infamous Profumo affair – we have eagerly been awaiting the next instalment of Netflix’s blockbuster series, The Crown. Following a complete cast change, the third series will star Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II, Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip and Helena Bonham Carter as the glamorous Princess Margaret. Expect plenty of drama, as the series explores the next decade of the monarch’s reign, including the decolonisation of Africa and the Caribbean and the 1964 election of Harold Wilson as Prime Minister. netflix.com

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features a distinctive tutulus hairstyle and diadem (half-crown). It was just as likely to be used in parades and ceremonies as it was during battle. In fine condition, this exceptional artefact sold for a staggering £95,000, against its pre-sale estimate of £80,000-£100,000. timelineauctions.com

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THOMAS GERMAIN TUREEN Considered the finest goldsmith and silversmith of the 18th century, Thomas Germain’s fabulously ornate Louis XV ‘Aux Ecrevisses’ silver tureen (estimate $2-$3m) is one of the star lots in Sotheby’s upcoming ‘STYLE: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics’ auction, due to take place in New York on 24th and 25th October. Alongside another

Germain tureen sold by Sotheby’s in 1996 for $10.3m, it’s the lastknown major work by the royal Parisian silversmith in private hands, given extra importance by the fact that little 18th-century silver survived the melts of the French Revolution. Expect bidding to be suitably lively. sothebys.com

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S T Y L E . N O W. Be inspired by the newest DESIGN TRENDS and discover of-the-moment ANTIQUES that will add flair and CHARM to your home... E D I T E D BY S O P HIE HANNAM & CAR O LIN E WH EATER

Embrace the darkness our attention to long evenings spent hunkered down in front of the fire, surrounded by cosy textiles and dark, cocooning paint colours. This scene from Neptune looks particularly inviting, don’t you think? 01793 427450; neptune.com

Ink Matt Emulsion paint, £38 for 2.5l; Caspar armchair (in Harris Tweed Bilberry), £1,820; Beswick ceramic stool, £120; Ravenhead mirror, £520, all available at Neptune.

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CUPBOARD LOVE If your Ikea kitchen is in need of some TLC, but you don’t fancy the upheaval of ripping everything out and starting from scratch (dust and debris – no, thank you!), Bristol-based HUSK has a practical and affordable solution. It offers custom cupboard fronts and worktops that can be altered to fit any existing kitchen – not just Ikea – so you can give your space a colourful and contemporary overhaul. Prices start from around £90 per door. 0117 442 0377; madebyhusk.com

Elephant in the room A rare pair of elephant bookends, made by master furniture-maker, Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson, recently set a Lawrences auction alight. Made in the 1930s, it’s thought the bookends were commissioned by John Weston Adamson of Oldstead Hall in Yorkshire, who had a keen interest in African wildlife. Auctioneer Simon Jones says, ‘They attracted a huge amount of pre-sale interest and, after a long bidding battle, sold for £12,500 against an estimate of £800 to £1,200.’ 01460 73041; lawrences.co.uk

WALKS OF LIFE A collection of antique walking canes recently sold for £32,500 at Sotheby’s. ‘The canes were extremely good quality, and great fun,’ says David Macdonald, senior specialist in English and Continental Furniture. ‘Formerly owned by Sir John Smith, founder of The Landmark Trust, their historic provenance added interest, too.’ 020 7293 5000; sothebys.com

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Antique Speak

Pie Crust Not only the edge of a delicious baked dish filled with meat or fruit (though we wouldn’t object if it was!), a Pie Crust is a form of decorative, scalloped edging found on tripod tables from the 18th century. Furniture-maker Thomas Chippendale designed several examples, which now command huge sums. We’ll take ours with mashed potato and gravy, please…

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Bookshelf Display ideas, iconic architecture and Parisian homes… we have seasonal inspiration sorted

In Zuber: Two Centuries of Panoramic Wallpaper, author Brian Coleman delves into the history of the oldest wallpaper manufacturer in the world. (£55, Gibbs M Smith Inc)

THE ART OF DISPLAY Handcrafted from solid wood, Ercol furniture is built to last. With its soft curves, tapered legs and dark lacquer stain, the new Lugo collection taps into classic, mid-century design. The Lugo open display unit is £899, and the Marino armchair is priced from £1,340. 01844 271800; ercol.com

Final curtain We’ve all heard of a gallery wall, but the latest collaboration between Harlequin and curtain specialist Thomas Sanderson brings the colour and drama of a great painting to your window. We think the blush abstract florals of these Flores Damson curtains offer soothing hues and a subtle pattern that isn’t too overpowering. Prices vary due to the bespoke nature of the product. 0800 688 8082; thomas-sanderson.co.uk

Chrissie Rucker, the founder of The White Company, offers a definitive guide to decorating with her signature style of elegant white and neutral tones. (£30, Octopus)

Historian Susan Whitfield explores the ancient trade routes that were a catalyst to vast economic, artistic, cultural and political development. (£49.95, Thames & Hudson)

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Alongside a dazzling array of quick-drying and odourless paint colours, Little Greene has introduced three new finishes to its range: Intelligent Floor Paint, Intelligent Satinwood and Intelligent ASP (a primer). We’re particularly excited about the Intelligent Satinwood, which is ideal for painting antique wooden furniture or kitchen cabinets, such as this roomy larder painted in Chimney Brick (£72 for 2.5l).

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Cast iron became one of the most widely used domestic furnishing materials after Abraham Darby devised an economic smelting process using coke instead of charcoal in the mid-18th century. This enabled the production of affordable items such as railings, gates, hinges, latches, door knockers nd lifts.

Antique ironmongery has a long life and can be found at architectural antiques dealers such as LASSCO and at salvage fairs. But bear in mind that authentic pieces won’t be cheap – a mid-19th-century door knocker might set you back £250, while a statement hall stand will cost upwards of £1,000. In Edwardian times, solid brass became popular and you can find pieces at similar prices to cast iron. Another option is to source repro ironmongery from a specialist such as Willow & Stone, which stocks a wide variety, including decorative locks copied from old designs.

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BUMPER CROP Artist Fee Greening draws on her love for medieval and Flemish art when sketching her elegant designs – and these illustrated garden herbs take inspiration from ancient English folklore. Now printed onto linen and cotton-mix napkins, you can offer your dinner guests mint for good fortune, basil for luck and rosemary for protection against evil spirits. The Garden Herbs napkin set, created in collaboration with Polkra, costs £45. polkra.com

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@deecampling ‘My Instagram account is a creative outlet for my obsession with interiors,’ explains stylist Dee Campling. ‘I share styling tips, how to do things on a budget, new interiors sources, and what is inspiring me at the moment. I’m particularly into creating organic looks with paint and botanicals,’ she says. ‘My style is a mix of Scandinavian, vintage and bohemian. I very much believe that your home should make you happy, and that any item will work if it’s chosen with your heart.’

What to Sell Now CHINESE EXPORT SILVER Maryanne Lineker-Mobberley of Halls on why you should cash in Following the Treaty of Nanking in the mid-19th century, which facilitated foreign trading between China and Europe, an abundance of silverware was exported worldwide. Wang Hing & Co of Hong Kong had the monopoly in this luxury market and its pieces remain as popular as ever. Last year, we sold a large oval tray decorated with embossed dragons chasing flaming pearls, and a pair of pierced ‘bamboo, chrysanthemum and dragon’ comports. Both dating from the early-20th century, they made £2,100 and £1,850 hammer prices respectively. 01743 450700; fineart.hallsgb.com

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CREATURE COMFORT The Victorians thought of everything, including serving spoon warmers, which were filled with boiling water to heat up said utensils. This late-19th-century stoneware warmer, in the ‘grotesque’ style, was made by the very collectable Martin Brothers and sold for £16,000 at Woolley & Wallis in June. Not bad for a ceramic critter that had been used as a doorstop for the past half-century. 01722 424500; woolleyandwallis.co.uk

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Meet the Expert Gwen Pilard, founder of antiques shop Quindry, on Lillie Road in Fulham

I grew up in the city of Nantes, at the mouth of the Loire in France. My grandmother was a big influence. She liked buying antiques and took me to markets with her. I bought my first subscription to Maison & Jardin magazine when I was 12 years old.

I travel to France every month to source my pieces – it’s very creative in its own way and I always visualise how things will look in a room. Back in the gallery, I arrange pieces in such a way that my customers say it feels like a home.

I came to London as a translator 23 years ago. I worked in banking for a decade but kept up my passion for interiors, going to fairs and working in a fabric business on Portobello Road on Saturdays for the sheer pleasure of it. In spring 2007, I did a 360-degree turn and set up my own interiors business, opening my gallery on Lillie Road, Fulham, in 2009. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done and I love getting up in the mornings [to open up the shop].

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The majority of my stock is French, but I also have a number of Scandinavian and Italian pieces and a few English antiques, too. I love French furniture because of its simple lines, and one of my current favourites is an Empirestyle chair. I always have lots of 20th-century lighting, mirrors and decorative objects, such as this 1950 bird dish from the Vallauris Pottery.

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The Modern Restorer restorer – the older they are, the more likely they will feel confident in taking on the job. If it’s important to you that the restoration is done in an ecofriendly way, then talk to your restorer about it. You want someone who will use waterbased paints rather than oilbased, as the strong solutions required to clean up are so bad for the eco-system. If the job includes upholstery, you’ll want someone who can offer you fabrics that are made without damaging inks and chemicals. And ask about the various different padding materials they can use. Your best bet is to look for someone who works in traditional ways. My upholstery teacher, Greg (Gregory Cupitt-Jones), will only use the old techniques if he can. And his methods will have very little impact on the planet, if at all. It is more labour intensive, so it will cost more, but it’s worth it.

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REPAIR & REUSE The designer and restorer argues that we owe it to our planet to make do and mend as much as possible…

y belief is that you have got to leave this planet better than you found it. If I didn’t make a contribution to the Earth – from recycling products, to working within my community – then I’d be just as bad as those who take it for granted. As you are reading Homes & Antiques, chances are you already furnish your home in a way that has very little impact on our environment: by buying antique and second-hand furniture. But do think about how you’re getting rid of the items you are replacing,

as well. Is that old sofa going straight to the recycling centre? If so, there’s a high probability it will end up in landfill. Don’t let it! It’s so much better to repair and reuse. And a piece of good old-fashioned wooden furniture is never beyond repair. The way stuff was built back in the day… I believe it can all be restored. Even if you’ve got something that you’re convinced is beyond repair, it’s worth talking to an expert before you throw it out. Someone will be able to fix it. If the work is very extensive, then you’ll need to find an experienced

ways to make sure your unwanted furniture doesn’t end up at the dump Donate it ‘Charities like BHF and

Emmaus will collect. And someone in your family might need it too.’ Sell it ‘Get it on eBay or Gumtree,

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Fireside Finds Create an idyllic autumnal nook with this carefully chosen selection ) Vintage leather Chesterfield sofa, £1,490, LJW Antiques at Decorative Collective. ) Pair of cast-iron andirons, £950, Windsor House Antiques. ) Set of brass fire tools, £2,250, Lorfords. ) Victorian bamboo decorated fire screen, £445, Prior & Willis Antiques. ) Morsø 3116 stove, £1,099, Morsø. ) Novelty brass fireside match striker, £145, Kingsdown Antiques at Antiques Atlas. ) Wicker basket, £295, Molly & Maud’s Place.

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Fine China Commemorative pieces to display on shelves, dressers or simply on the wall

) 1911 George V plate, £85, Debra Clifford Antiques Devon at Antiques Atlas. ) Queen Victoria mug, £25, Yore Antiques at Antiques Atlas. ) Nelson creamware jug, £1,400, Walpoles. ) Commemorative mug, £220, The Lacquer Chest at Decorative Collective. ) Early 19th-century Chinese royal commemorative plate, £145, IM Chaney. ) Princess Charlotte jug c1817, £275, Jo Brayshaw at Selling Antiques. ) Vintage Huddersfield pie ceramic plate, £75, Marc Kitchen-Smith. ) Queen Elizabeth II coronation ceramic mug, £7.50, Legacy Antiques.

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Trendsetting Antiques

Mineral Magic Fossils and crystals have existed for millennia and continue to inspire collectors and the interiors world Formed over the past 450m years, fossils, minerals and crystals have a breathtaking history and can make striking centrepieces in your home. Originating from China, this freestanding fluorite (£8,500, Dale Rogers Ammonite) is the perfect conversation-starter. Commonly known as a stone of spiritual protection, amethyst can also add a stylish twist to a simple, elegant table light, like this natural amethyst sculpture lamp (£3,943, 1st Dibs).

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) Malachite rings vase, £198, Jonathan Adler. ) Marble bookend (dark grey), £14.99, H&M. ) Hand-knotted blue malachite rug, £1,800, John Lewis & Partners. ) Fornasetti Senza Tempo Malachite wallpaper, £150 per 10m roll, Cole & Son. ) Odessa glass/iron knob, £8, Anthropologie. ) Amethyst cushion, £40, Amara.

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Meet the Maker

VICTORIA CLAIRE DAWES Drawing on her time growing up in New Zealand, the potter uses terracotta to explore themes of identity and belonging IN T E RV I E W KAT Y L AY TO N

ictoria discovered her love of pottery while studying for a degree in outdoor pursuits. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s her fascination with terracotta, coupled with her ability to tell a story via the clay that she throws, carves and decorates, that make her artistic pieces stand out from the crowd... Tell us about your background I was born in the UK and emigrated to New Zealand when I was nine. A lot of

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my early arts education was focused on Maori, indigenous Australian and Polynesian arts and crafts. An underlying idea that stuck with me was the power of narratives and how they can translate through motifs and selected colour palettes. I grew up as someone who had a really strong sense of identity as an English person but, living in New Zealand, where Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m from was always questioned. This has definitely flowed into a lot of my work. I studied ceramics and print-making in Ashland, Wisconsin and after

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Meet the Maker VICTORIA CLAIRE DAWES

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Victoria uses a carving tool to shape the terracotta on the wheel, ready for the finer details; white slip is applied before the pots are fired in the kiln; Victoria’s essential tool kit.

being in the US for five years, I moved to Sheffield and set up in the Yorkshire Artspace. At the end of the two-year programme, I ran a Kickstarter campaign, which funded my kiln and helped me to set up my studio. When did you first discover pottery? I actually went to Ashland to pursue an outdoor education degree, but in my second semester

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I took a ceramics class and it just bewitched me. I was able to translate a story through pottery. I like to use terracotta because of its journey. It has been transported through rivers, glaciers and streams and is one of the most abundant materials on Earth. It’s that journey that has made it what it is and I feel a connection to earthenware because of this. What inspires your designs? Going back to that move when I was younger and the constant questioning of who you are and where you belong, all the pieces I craft are reflections of the

different places I’ve lived. Curtains, soft furnishings and objects that have been passed down through the generations also inspire me. Tell us about your process I start by preparing the clay for the process and make the base form at the wheel. Once the object is leather hard, it gets trimmed or finished up. I then start to build layers of slip and underglazes. The initial set of layers is left to dry and, once it’s chocolate hard, I use various carving tools to make finer details. It’s dark clay and white slip, so it’s the details that give

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT ‘I use dark clay and white slip: the details are what gives them a softness’; Victoria uses a smaller brush to add creamy colours and delicate patterns to a vase.

them a softness. It’s the same with Victorian furniture: dark mahogany pieces with delicate detailing. I also use a terra sigillata, which is a refined clay slip – it’s the same surface that was used on Greek amphoras. The pots then go through the kiln for firing, dry out, get glazed, go back in the kiln and then come out very shiny. Describe your workshop I share the space with two other artisans. It’s set up with tables and shelving that suit all stages of making. It has a yard that has various plants and trees, and me and my dog Maisie like to go out

there – it’s probably my favourite thing about the space. What has been the proudest moment of your career so far? Earlier this year I made 20 serving platters for Museums Sheffield. The set was made to link in with the exhibition of Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings at the museum this year (rct.uk). Being inspired by these artworks was a different challenge for me. Connecting with the emotions in his work was inspiring – I looked for shapes, textures and feelings to translate into slip surfaces.

Any future plans? At the end of this year I’m moving my studio to New Zealand, so I am currently working my way through final commissions and my last shows in the UK. The pieces I’ll create now will be reflective of the time I have spent here in England. You can see more of Victoria’s pottery and details of her UK fairs at victoriaclaire dawes.com

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PREVIOUS PAGE Punchy primary hues and plenty of floral decorative details combine to embody the essence of Folk Art. This is the perfect decorating choice for those who enjoy a painterly style and joyful brushstrokes. Vintage screen-printed floral linen, £15, Parna. Knitted beaded fringe, £44 per m, Osborne & Little. Cushion cover, £32, Parna. Emerald Green Estate Emulsion paint, £46.50 per 2.5l, Farrow & Ball. White bowl and paintbrush, stylist’s own. Yellow Clouds fabric, £110 per m, Bethie Tricks. Miniature ale bowl, £750, Robert Young Antiques. Skittles and ball, £45, Ark Angel. Vintage painted plate, £17.50, Parna. Wooden eggs, £350 for a collection, Lorfords. Yellow garland, £6, Artique.

RIGHT The rich, earthy tones of natural materials imbue this look, which can be summed up simply as Arts and Crafts meets tribal. The handcrafted printer’s tray, abacus, spoon, plumber’s dollies and rattle provide strong anchor points for the bold fabrics and tiles. 20th-century printer’s letter block made for Liberty, £195, Lorfords. African bowl, £15, Focus on the Past. Cappucino Cream sheepskin, £69, Skyeskyns. Brown and black Kuba cloth (275cm x 58cm), £750, Anne Fowler. Cow Parsley fabric, £99 per m, Cole & Son. Chelwood fabric by Nina Campbell, £68 per m, Osborne & Little. Antique treen sycamore cawl ladle c1860, £95; antique Japanese abacus c1880, £165; antique treen lignum vitae plumber’s dollies c1860, £65 for three, all J Collins & Son. Alhambra white tile, £6.48 each, Fired Earth. Opium fabric, £130 per m, Bethie Tricks. Oval braid, £53 per m, Osborne & Little. Handmade Classic Hexagon tile, £2.47 each, Fired Earth. Castle Moil Skye Classic Matt paint in dish, £46.50 for 5l, Isle of Skye Paint Company. Artist’s brush, £15, Lorfords. South African tribal rattle, £38, Trilogie. Terracotta tile with mustard motif, £68 for three, Ark Angel.

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ABOVE Moody Victorian is given a refresh with this season’s rust and monochrome palette. Tie an eclectic collection of classical busts, plaster models and Victorian silhouettes with patterned fabrics in a charming colourway to make your treasured finds take centre stage.

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Isla velvet in Fox fabric, £55 per m, Neptune. Freemasons’ Hall architectural sculpture, £150, Chisel & Mouse. Framed music print, £950 for set of 10, Lorfords. Scala black trim,

£65 per m, James Hare. Classical plaque, £220, Lorfords. Pair of mini Beswick dogs, £35 for the pair, Rachel’s & Michael’s Antiques. Little Cress Raspberry fabric, £45 per m, Tori Murphy.

Scallop Stripe Black fabric, £45 per m, Tori Murphy. Rajapur velvet fabric, £179 per m, Cole & Son. Plaster fragment (part of a collection), £240 for the set, Lorfords. Bark fabric, £130 per m,

Bethie Tricks. Silhouette, £175 (for three members of Sulivan family, only one shown), Ray Best Antiques. Victorian silhouette of a young lady, £125, Graham Smith Antiques. Drummond Intelligent Matt

Emulsion paint, £86 for 5l, Little Greene. White dish and paintbrush, stylist’s own. Victorian silhouette of a gentleman, £120, Graham Smith Antiques.

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LEFT The classic colour scheme of blue and white never fails to feel fresh. Pair ornately detailed wallpapers and Delft tiles with touches of gold for a luxe effect that’s understated yet glamorous. Atlas by Neisha Crosland tile, £34.94, Fired Earth. The Transylvanian Manor La Voliere Indigo wallpaper, £150 for three rolls, Mind The Gap. Sunburst mirror with original convex glass, £180, Lorfords. Blue paperweight, £22, Rachel’s & Michael’s Antiques. Antique French ormolu and glass table wedding casket c1880, £325, Regent Antiques. Swan Delft tile c1640, £270.33, Regts Antique Tiles. Kiko brass foliage artwork, £16.95 for a set of three, Nkuku. Muette braid by Nina Campbell, £35 per m, Osborne & Little. Rare Flower Delft tile c1630, £292.86, Regts Antique Tiles. Buttons, from 15p each, The Button Queen. Kingfisher Delft tile c1630, £202.75, Regts Antique Tiles. Brass pandan box from Rajasthan c19th-century, £125, Indigo Asian Antiques & Interiors. Swan lapis blue fountain pen 1930, £250, Vintage and Modern Pens. Tapestry cotton jacquard fabric, £150 per m, Tori Murphy. Parker 61 Presidential 9ct gold fountain pen 1959, £675, Vintage and Modern Pens. Blue air bubbles paperweight, £22, Rachel’s & Michael’s Antiques.

ABOVE Keep the promise of an Indian summer alive with Paisley-inspired textiles, plenty of teak and hand-carved elements alongside intricately decorated caskets and containers. Complete with turmeric yellow walls for everyday sunshine.

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Almora by Kravet fabric, £72 per m, GP & J Baker. Knitted beaded fringe, £44 per m, Osborne & Little. Hand-carved wooden bracket, £65, Artique. Dutch Orange paint,

£46.50 for 2.5l, Farrow & Ball. White dish, stylist’s own. Artist’s brush, £15, Lorfords. Uchiwa Ochre cushion (only cover shown), £95, Designers Guild. Brass Buddha,

£45; embroidered braid, £6 per m, both Artique. Hand-carved marble dish, £48, Indigo Asian Antiques & Interiors. Old Indian coins, 50p each, Artique. Gilded

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mirror-work octagonal box from Rajasthan c1900, £395; antique Indian bowl, £68, both Indigo Asian Antiques & Interiors. Wooden printed block, £3,

Artique. Clouds fabric, £110 per m; Inky Spots fabric, £110 per m, both Bethie Tricks. 19th-century Indian parcel-gilt silver comb, £1,550, Michael Backman Ltd. Small gold

buttons, from15p each, The Button Queen. Jahi gold bowl (containing peppercorns), £7.95, Nkuku. Vintage embroidered floral cushion, £25, Artique. November 2019 Homes & Antiques 57

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A Renaissance

JEWEL Property restorer and inveterate collector Roger de Muir was drawn to the dramatic setting and original features of his 17th-century church house in the medieval town of Foix in France – a fitting backdrop for treasures he has inherited, saved from demolition, and bought at auction… FE AT U R E SI A N WIL L I A MS PH OTO G R A PH S BREN T DA R BY

ABOVE Roger outside his carved oak front door, which is marked with the date the house was built. It’s listed as being the most important door in the town and a rare survivor.

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eriod furniture and antique architectural features have always been two of Roger de Muir’s passions. His current home, previously an unloved 17th-century townhouse in Foix, overlooking the gothic church of Saint Volusien, is a treasure trove of authentic pieces collected over the years. The rooms are decorated with 19th-century blue-and-white china, Renaissance and English paintings and the odd piece brought back from a sale or auction, purely for its intriguing appearance. His addiction to collecting started at an early age. ‘I remember, when I was nine or 10, developing a real love for Chinese and Japanese bronzes,’ he says. ‘In the early 1960s, I would visit junk shops and find things for next to nothing.’ At around the age of 15 the architectural bug took hold and he would often go off exploring soon-tobe-demolished townhouses all over London. Since then, he’s been finetuning his keen eye for seeking out

The well preserved Château de Foix, perched on the top of a rocky outcrop, dates back to the 10th century. LEFT A Louis XIV walnut table displays a Regency vitrine. Above it hangs a huge Italian oil painting after Guido Reni of A Persian Sybil c1840. The French tombeau commode in the Louis XV style is early 20thcentury and was inherited. On it sits a pair of Meissen figures c1920 with a Sèvres biscuit centrepiece c1900.

The Owners English-born Roger de Muir is a property restorer and architectural and antiques specialist. He lives with his husband Roland Mabille, an architect and set designer who’s worked on many French and German films, as well as Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. The Property This presbytery house, in the heart of the French historic medieval town of Foix, was built in 1617. The ground floor has an open-plan kitchen-dining area that leads on to a utility room. On the first floor there is a shower room and a small office that opens on to a salon. On the second floor there’s a small guest room, bathroom and a large master bedroom.

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The oriental incense burner was a birthday gift from Roger’s father when he was 12 and is the one item Roger would never part with.

In the sun-lit dining room, a George III oak plate rack bought at Bonhams looks of a piece with a dresser base from Brightwells in Leominster. BELOW The Delft tiles dated 1720 keep the blue and white theme running through the kitchen/dining room and were found by chance in a skip in London.

The house had been a charity store for the Rouge Croix, and was divided into a warren of tiny storerooms. exquisite furniture and antique architectural salvage. Roger left London after many years spent working as an advisor to one of London’s leading architectural antiques dealers. In 2008, after the lease on his flat came to an end and work folded, he began renovating period properties in France. ‘My previous renovation was a large country house in which I almost froze to death in winter,’ he says. ‘I sold it partly furnished and incorporated what was left into my house in Foix.’ His current home was found in a slightly unorthodox fashion – by

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contacting the archbishop’s office in nearby Pamiers to see if they had any properties for sale. A church house opposite the Saint Volusien in Foix came up on their records straightaway. The house had been a charity store for the Rouge Croix before Roger bought it, and was divided into a warren of tiny storerooms filled with floor-to-ceiling shelves. Despite this, Roger could see it had been a beautiful place at one time – it was built by the church in 1617 after the religious wars and had been used for the visiting bishop of Pamiers and other important dignitaries of the time.

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‘As with all my new projects, I sat down with a good glass of wine, drew up my plans and lists and started from the top of the house working down to the bottom,’ Roger says. ‘Much of the work I did myself with the help of local French artisans, who gave me a hand painting and plastering the walls and also helped with some repairs to the 17th-century staircase that winds right to the top of the house.’ Four months after moving in, still with just one cold tap in the house, Roger met his future husband, Roland Mabille. Having been a film set designer for many years, Roland was able to help Roger with the renovations, adding his own decorative finishes to the house – one being red and white doors that lead into the

ABOVE Roger bought the Francis I carved oak chest in the hallway at auction in France. In contrast to the rich wood of the chest, a marble-topped George III console from Christie’s stands against the back wall – it was taken from a design by Thomas Chippendale. The library clock was made in 1730 and was bought at a château sale. LEFT Roger rescued the Coade stone plaque from a house that was being demolished in Portland Place, London in the 1970s.

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Now that Roger has amalgamated his era-spanning collections with the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s architectural features, they can be shown off in all their glory.

The impressive George III mahogany bookcase in the master bedroom was bought at Phillips auction house in London in the 1970s. On it sits a Persian Iznik vase that came from the collector Humphrey Whitbread. It has been turned into a lamp with a red silk Victorian shade.

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master bedroom, and the terracotta floor in the kitchen/diner and hallway. The warm colours have enhanced the richness of the furniture and added even more character and charm to the interior. Roger’s personal taste and passion for all things Renaissance have flourished since he’s lived in this distinctive historical property and, now that he has amalgamated his era-spanning collections of furniture and accessories with the building’s architectural features, they can be shown off in all their glory. This includes the 17th-century carved oak front door, listed as being the most important in the town and still in incredible condition. ‘I’ve really enjoyed trawling the local auction houses and attic sales in search of items to tie in with what I’ve already inherited,’ Roger says. ‘I like to hold on to collections that have sentimental value because of the memories and places I’ve lived in and then add to them.’ This is borne out in the clusters of Renaissance-style paintings that adorn the walls, some of which depict saints, such as the Italian oil-on-canvas

of Saint Cecilia above the ebony inlay cabinet in the corner of the salon. These are juxtaposed with more modern pieces, such as The Pulpit by Sophie Knight c1990, which hangs above a writing desk. A hoard of blue-and-white 19th-century china, inherited from Roger’s parents, is displayed on a plate rack in the dining room. The theme of this collection extends into other rooms in smaller arrangements, highlighting the rich wood tones throughout the house. Large items of furniture that Roger has collected are often introduced as statement pieces in each space. ‘I’ve tried to place something special in every room if I can,’ he says. While Roger is a true collector and owns a great number of treasured pieces, most of the antiques are sold off whenever he decides it’s time to move house. And so, when a new project begins, so too does the collecting process. ‘There’s only one object that I could never part with,’ Roger admits, ‘and that is a 17th-century oriental burner that my late father, after much persuasion, gave to me for my 12th birthday.’

FROM TOP To the right of the bed in the master bedroom is an English William IV mahogany tea table. It houses a lamp fashioned out of a magnum bottle, and a striking Sèvres turquoise pot c1860, bought at Sotheby’s in the 1980s; the large 17th-century stained wood armoire was bought at Bonhams in 2009. In front of it sits a Regency ebonised chair.

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LEFT A framed tile depicting the Birth of Christ, made in London, c1750, £175, Martyn Edgell Antiques. RIGHT Detail of a tiled fireplace designed by Victor Hugo for his home, Hauteville House. BELOW The Flood with Noah’s Ark, made in Liverpool, c1750, £145, Martyn Edgell Antiques.

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DELFTWARE TILES Children play marbles, fly kites, or dangle on swings; galleons plunge through foaming seas or lie peacefully at anchor; cows graze and monsters prowl. Welcome to the endlessly varied and enchanting world of delftware tiles – one that enthrals serious collectors, casual enthusiasts and interior designers alike. It all started in 16th-century Antwerp, when craftsmen from Italy brought the technique of making tin-glazed earthenware to Holland. By the mid-17th century, production had shifted to Delft, where a decline in the brewing industry allowed potteries to be installed in old breweries. For the next two centuries, tiles were made in their millions, not only in Delft but elsewhere in Holland. In England, delftware tiles were produced in London, Bristol and Liverpool, albeit in smaller quantities. ‘Designs often followed the fashion for Chinese porcelain, with oriental scenes or floral designs being popular,’ says Martyn Edgell, who specialises in Dutch and English delftware tiles. ‘As demand grew, a huge range of designs were made, some as large panels. Most tiles were decorated in blue and white, with manganese (purplish brown) and

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polychrome designs being rarer.’ The reason for the sudden vogue lies as much in their practical as their visual appeal. Tiles were easy to clean and were also a delight to the eye. For households with money to spend, tiles showcased their owners’ wealth and taste, adorning floors, walls and fireplaces. How do collectors gauge the place of origin and date of tiles? ‘It’s a question of the clay, design, style and glaze,’ Martyn Edgell explains. ‘In Holland, the designs were often reproduced by a method of perforated tracing paper and soot, and although master painters may have drawn the outlines in some designs, less skilled labour was used. The result is a stiffness to Dutch tiles that you don’t find in English ones, which were painted freehand and tend to be more fluid.’ The thickness and appearance of the tile also signals when and where it was made. ‘Dutch tiles tend to be a bit gritty

because they used sand on the bottom of the kiln to stop them sticking, whereas English ones were made from finer clay. As a rule of thumb the thicker the tile the earlier its date.’ Collectors have long been drawn to delftware tiles. ‘Some people display them in racks, others frame them, some even use them as drinks coasters,’ says Martyn. ‘And I sometimes work with interior designers who use them for fireplaces or walls.’ The market has been stable, he says, and overall prices have risen, though demand for specific subjects changes. Price is dependent on age and rarity of the subject. ‘You’ll generally be able to find 18th-century English Delft tiles with attractive landscapes for £70-£80. Religious subjects are always sought after and might cost £120 upwards, but you can spend over £500 for early rarities. My own favourites are the Christmas subjects. A nativity scene is a joy.’

Brent Darby; Andreas von Einsiedel

Janet Gleeson explores the rich and fascinating history of these charming and highly collectable ceramics

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LEFT Having rescued them from a skip, Roger has chosen to display his collection of 1740s Delft tiles at one end of the kitchen worktop. BELOW The manganese surround on this c1740 tile (£120, Martyn Edgell Antiques) was created by blowing paint through a straw, like an airbrush, onto the stencilled background.

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Religious subjects were popular: Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, Dutch c1750, £78, Martyn Edgell Antiques; one of Victor Hugo’s tiled creations at Hauteville House; tiles from The Warner Collection of British Delftware, which was auctioned at Woolley & Wallis in September this year. Both were sold in mixed lots of 18th-century tiles.

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SUBSTANCE May Morris, Mary Seton Watts, Margaret Macdonaldâ&#x20AC;Ś Well over a century ago, these pioneering women made a huge contribution to the Arts and Crafts movement, yet they were overshadowed by their male contemporaries. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their time to shine, believes Caroline Wheater

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ABOVE Textile designer and entrepreneur Annie Garnett at her spinning wheel in Windermere in 1904. RIGHT Garnett was inspired by the flowers in her Lake District garden, as this delicate Fritillary design shows. BELOW A pretty swatch of linen, embroidered by Garnett in 1904.

‘These women played to their strengths in textiles, metalware, jewellery, painting and ceramics.’ ARTS & CRAFTS TIMELINE

1834 William Morris is born in Walthamstow, Essex, to a wealthy middle-class family. After the death of his father in 1847, he becomes financially independent.

1851 Publication of The Stones of Venice by art historian John Ruskin, who espouses a return to craftbased production in a challenge to machines.

1855 William Morris and his friend, the Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones, tour the gothic cathedrals of northern France together and pledge to devote their lives to art.

1860 William Morris and his wife, Jane, move into Red House in Bexleyheath, designed for them by Philip Webb.

Red House, Bexleyheath, London, nationaltrust.org.uk

William Morris Society; Watts Gallery & Chapel; The Glasgow School of Art; Lakeland Arts; © National Trust Images/Andrew Butler

e tend to think of the Arts and Crafts movement in male terms, of William Morris, for example, who co-founded the home furnishings company Morris & Co; of William De Morgan, who made lustreware ceramics; and of CR Ashbee, who set up The Guild of Handicraft, to name just three leading lights. But woven through this tapestry of artistic endeavour are female threads too; women whose stars are on the rise today. ‘Increasingly, we’re uncovering the roles that women had in the iconic design firms of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, such as Morris & Co and Liberty,’ says John Mackie, director of decorative arts at Lyon & Turnbull, who runs the firm’s popular twice-yearly Decorative Arts: Design from 1860 sales. ‘Within art history, since the 1980s, there’s been a slow and steady resurgence of female Arts and Crafts designers,’ agrees Chelsea Eves, a curator at Blackwell, the magnificent Arts and Crafts house perched above Lake Windermere in the Lake District. Two years ago, Blackwell hosted a groundbreaking exhibition on exactly this theme, ‘Women of the Arts & Crafts Movement’, to explore the female contribution to the style. ‘Unlike the male Arts and Crafts designers, these women weren’t

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THE Scottish trio Perhaps it’s the clean northern light or the Celtic spirit, but Scotland produced more than its fair share of talented women who embodied the spirit of the Arts and Crafts movement

• The artist Phoebe Anna Traquair created murals, enamel jewellery, and enamel panels, and her work can be bought at auction today from £6,000 to £50,000. See her magnificent murals at the Mansfield Traquair Centre – a former Catholic Apostolic Church in Edinburgh’s New Town where, in 1892, Traquair was commissioned to paint biblical scenes. • Ann Macbeth, who attended the Glasgow School of Art after the Macdonald sisters, is another well regarded artist whose textiles, such as dining tablecloths and the like, can still be found in the high hundreds of pounds at auction.

• The artworks of illustrator Jessie M King are another affordable option, owing to her prolific output. Though her early watercolours in pen and ink on vellum cost from £5,000 to £10,000 at auction, her later, looser style of watercolours can be picked up for £1,000 to £10,000. She also designed jewellery for Liberty.

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architects, nor did they produce interior design schemes or make furniture. Instead, they played to their strengths in textiles, embroidery, metalware, jewellery, painting and ceramics, which they had learnt at art school or been taught as a pastime.’ She cites the case of Annie Garnett from Bowness-on-Windermere, a middleclass girl who was not expected to work but who craved a creative path. After learning how to spin, weave and embroider at local classes with the curate’s wife, she set up her own business in 1891, The Spinnery. Up until 1914, the highly regarded workshop produced many silk, linen and tweed fabrics, including the hand-woven silk Fritillary design for Queen Alexandra. Supreme Craftswoman May Morris was equally talented and driven, putting ‘art embroidery’ on the map, and had the good fortune to be the daughter of William Morris. Free-thinking May grew up surrounded by her parents’ artistic coterie of friends and, like them, she championed the nobility of craftsmanship within a highly industrialised society. A leading

female light in the Arts and Crafts movement, among her many achievements was the founding of the Women’s Guild of Arts in 1907, which attracted over 100 members specialising in everything from embroidery and enamelling to stained glass and jewellery. Morris learned embroidery at her mother Jane’s knee, studying the craft further at the National Art Training School (now the Royal College of Art) in South Kensington. The opening of art schools to women from the 1870s onwards was a crucial factor in the subsequent flowering of female talent in the Arts and Crafts movement. In 1885, at 23, she was appointed head of the Morris & Co embroidery department. Hugely inspired by Opus Anglicanum, the richly decorative English medieval embroidery technique, she devised myriad designs, from fire screens and wall hangings to home embroidery kits, chair seats and door curtains. Her designs can be seen in Arts and Crafts houses and collections, from the modest rooms of Emery Walker’s house in Hammersmith (entirely decorated in original Morris & Co wallpapers) and the William Morris

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Phoebe Anna Traquair The Kiss c1903, Lyon & Turnbull; Ann Macbeth and Helen Steven Macaree embroidered panel c1900, Lyon & Turnbull; Jessie M King O My Love Is Like a Red Red Rose, Lyon & Turnbull; Paul Highnam for Emery Walker’s Trust; William Morris Society/Paul Tucker; William Morris Society/Paul Highnam; William Morris Society

May Morris embroidered the bedspread in this room at Emery Walker’s home, a friend of May’s father.

Society at Kelmscott House nearby, to the grander mansions of Kelmscott Manor in Gloucestershire and Wightwick Manor in the Midlands. May developed her own style, a softer, more feminine take on flora than that of her father. Whereas William favoured classical acanthus and pomegranates in his designs, May depicted the flowers of the English countryside for hers, sketching directly from nature. ‘May Morris had raw talent and was able to produce designs that are still being used today,’ says Chelsea Eves, referencing the new

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT May Morris designed and stitched Minstrel with Cymbals after adapting it from a stained glass window created by her father; an intricate embroidered bedspread by May Morris; May’s Orange Tree embroidery, which she worked on in the late 1890s.

1861 A gathering of friends at Red House set up ‘The Firm’ – Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co (later to become Morris & Co) – to design and hand craft items for the home, from furniture and glassware, to tapestry, tiles, fabrics and wallpapers. The first wallpapers are Trellis (right) and Daisy.

1883 William Morris creates one of Morris & Co’s most famous designs, Strawberry Thief (left), a printed cotton furnishing fabric. The other famous design, Willow Bough, is launched in 1887.

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Artist and designer Mary Seton Watts believed that providing ‘art for all’ was a way of enriching lives. Morris & Co Melsetter wallpaper collection inspired by her embroideries (available at Style Library). Her embroidery designs for Morris & Co can be found at auction, too, for upwards of £800 for a silkwork panel. When the landmark exhibition ‘May Morris: Art & Life’, mounted by the William Morris Gallery in 2017, is restaged at the Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh from 28th November this year, she is sure to gain more fans.

ABOVE Britain’s answer to the Sistine Chapel, Watts Chapel’s intricately decorated ceiling was designed by Mary Seton Watts. LEFT The Watts Chapel doorway is beautifully carved in an art nouveau meets Celtic Revival style. BELOW Mary Seton Watts and her husband George built the Compton Pottery in 1901, producing ornamental Compton ware, such as this bowl.

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A Feminine Flair In the early 20th century, the artist and designer Mary Seton Watts was one of the founder members of May’s Women’s Guild of Arts. Like Morris, she attended the National Art Training School then the Slade School of Art where she learnt clay modelling. In 1886, she married the Victorian painter George Frederic Watts and five years later they built a house, Limnerslease, in Compton, Surrey. Seton Watts began to make her mark in 1895, when she offered to design a new mortuary chapel for the village and set up night classes to teach the villagers how to make terracotta tiles for it. She believed providing ‘art for all’ was a way of enriching lives, and her vision is encapsulated at the Watts Cemetery Chapel, a Grade I-listed redbrick building that is a tiny wonder of terracotta decoration and murals. Mary Seton Watts didn’t stop there, however, and turned this artistic venture into a pottery. ‘The Compton Pottery grew out of these night classes and Seton Watts built a phenomenal business making devotional figures, bowls, painted panels and terracotta garden pots. She was one of the first women to be publicly credited, as ‘Mrs GF Watts’, in a Liberty catalogue,’ says Chelsea. The pottery continued until the 1950s and pieces pop up at auction from time to time – devotional figures for £200 to £700 or a pair of terracotta pots for £5,000.

Watts Gallery/Anne Purkiss 2009; Watts Gallery & Chapel; National Trust for Scotland; Lyon & Turnbull; Watts Gallery & Chapel/Ann Ayerst Photography

Heritage WOMEN OF ARTS & CRAFTS

Northern Stars Scotland was a hotbed of female talent, as exemplified by the Macdonald sisters. The girls attended the Glasgow School of Art in 1891, afterwards setting up studio together at 128 Hope Street. Here, they made a living from their paintings, copper metalware and gesso panels, but also gave lessons to other women. While at art school, the sisters met their husbands-to-be, the architectural students Charles Rennie Mackintosh who married Margaret, and Herbert MacNair who wed Frances. They were dubbed ‘The Four’ and established the Glasgow Style, but it was Margaret and Charles who became pre-eminent. ‘Margaret worked closely with Charles Rennie Mackintosh on Hill House and the Willow Tea Rooms in Glasgow, but historically their output was credited to him,’ says Chelsea Eves. Margaret brought softness to their designs, choosing pastel colours and detailed finishes that complemented the masculine lines of Charles. ‘He was a genius, and he tends to get the plaudits but they were collaborating and innovating together,’ says John Mackie. ‘He recognised Margaret’s contribution to his work, describing her as a catalyst and muse.’ In 2008 Margaret’s reputation was enhanced when her painting The White Rose and the Red Rose made £1.7m at Christie’s, a record for a Scottish artwork. Ever since, collectors have been snapping up the few Margaret works in private hands. ‘Watercolours are rare and cost £50,000 to £100,000, gesso panels similar, while most of the sisters’ metalwares are in museums now,’ says John. It’s a fitting place for them to be.

1885 William Morris’s daughter, May, aged 23, takes over the embroidery department of Morris & Co.

ABOVE Sinuous panels designed by Margaret Macdonald for The Hill House in Helensburgh. LEFT Sleep is a wonderfully ethereal watercolour by Frances Macdonald MacNair. It sold for £54,050 at Lyon & Turnbull in 2012.

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Sisters Margaret and Frances Macdonald enrol at Glasgow School of Art, afterwards setting up their own art studio.

The Watts Cemetery Chapel in Compton, Surrey, designed by Mary Seton Watts, is consecrated by the Bishop of Winchester.

May Morris founds the Women’s Guild of Arts, the first all-woman organisation within the Arts and Crafts movement.

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HOMES Maximal Glamour

Decadent by

DESIGN A self-confessed maximalist, Anna Hayman takes an extravagant approach to interior design, which can be seen in abundance throughout her home F E AT U RE J O LE E V E R S PHOTOG R AP HS JA M E S B A LSTO N ST Y L I N G R O SE + GEO R GE

The Owners Anna Hayman, fabric and surface designer (annahaymandesigns. com), her husband Henry and their sons Harrison (9) and Spencer (6). The Property A 1926 semi-detached house in East Sussex. There is a living room, kitchen and dining room downstairs, and three bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs.

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The sitting room has been painted many colours over the years, but Anna has finally settled on a blue, gold and cream scheme with shelves, picture rails and skirtings picked out in black. The colours were inspired by the vintage Italian fabric she used to reupholster an old sofa. The fringed lamp is one of Anna’s designs. RIGHT A modern sofa covered in burnt orange velvet adds a shot of colour that is reflected in the still life of fans that hangs above it. Anna found the painting at a local antiques fair.

signer Anna an, pattern is y of life. In the s home that she shares with her husband Henry and their two sons, virtually every surface is covered with decorative embellishments. All of the designs are her own and most of them take inspiration from centuries-old motifs. Both Anna’s work and home style are rooted in her fascination with the way patterns emerge and re-emerge from era to era, in slightly different forms and on varying surfaces – painted onto ceramics, woven into rugs or drawn freehand. ‘I became interested in how certain motifs, such as stylised florals, are perennially popular, but reworked

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The gold-painted chimney breast bathes the sitting room in a warm glow, while the alcove to the left is lined with mirrored tiles. To the right, deep shelves that echo the dark skirting boards and picture rails are filled with books and framed family photographs. Both fringed lampshades are Anna’s designs.

to suit the mood of their time,’ she says. She cites the way the designs of William Morris (who, in turn, had drawn on influences such as ancient Islamic art) fed into the fluid motifs of art nouveau, which then reappeared in other forms in the 1960s and 1970s, notably in Barbara Hulanicki’s shop, Biba. ‘I can’t imagine a time when there won’t be a place for pattern in our lives,’ she says. Anna’s first experience of maximalist interiors was as a teenager, when she visited the home of the late antiques expert Martin Miller (cofounder of Miller’s Antiques Handbook & Price Guide), who was a school friend’s

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Both Anna’s work and home style are rooted in her fascination with the way patterns emerge and re-emerge from era to era, in slightly different forms.

godfather. ‘His house was like nothing I’d ever seen – absolutely full of antiques and layers of fabrics and pattern. It gave me a taste for the magic of decoration,’ she remembers. Anna grew up in a creative family (her father was a woodturner), but she didn’t receive any formal art training. She left school at 16 and worked in the clothes shop Monsoon, which fed her love of fashion but didn’t allow her to express her own creativity. On the side, Anna began customising and selling shoes. ‘I learned a lot of first-time business mistakes,’ she smiles. It was several years later, after having a family, that Anna realised she

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LEFT & BELOW With its black walls and gold details, the kitchen is both glamorous and practical. The shelves are lengths of oak, secured with metal brackets, and the gold-painted worktop (a collaboration between Anna and Daniel Bland) was sealed with layers of poured resin.

missed working. ‘Having looked after our boys in their early years, my husband said he’d support me while I tried out different artistic media and worked out what I wanted to do.’ A renowned local crafter and ceramicist, the late Ralph Levy, became her mentor. ‘He could see that after years of being at home and parenting I needed a creative outlet, so he gave me a studio space and lots of encouragement,’ she says. Printing was one of the first things Anna tried and, from the start, the act of cutting into lino ‘felt very natural’, she recalls. Anna’s style, which began with kitchen textiles and mugs

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in bold, mid-century colours, soon matured and she began experimenting with more sophisticated motifs and a deeper palette. She now designs clothes, lampshades, cushions and encaustic tiles, and is stocked by Rockett St George, Liberty London and Bergdorf Goodman in New York. Anna’s home in East Sussex is not far from Charleston Farmhouse, and she cites the Bloomsbury Group as a key influence on her work, along with Aubrey Beardsley, Celia Birtwell and Ossie Clark. Then there’s the house itself, built in 1926, which not only reflects her love of that era but continues to inspire her. ‘I was instantly drawn to the house: it has history and it’s solid and well-built and works for family life,’ she says. Anna’s creative hand can be seen in every corner of her home, where the walls are either painted in shades of gold, blue and black, or covered with Biba-style wallpaper. Meanwhile, fringed lampshades and richly

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ABOVE The dining room has recently been repainted a chalky white. The chairs are secondhand, the table base has been painted red to match the vintage log burner in the fireplace. RIGHT Anna decorated the stair risers with her Pearl wallpaper and added borders in gold paint. The painting is an original artwork by Beth Fraser.

Annaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creative hand can be seen in every corner of her home, where the walls are either painted in shades of gold, blue and black, or covered in Biba-style wallpaper.

Door frames throughout the house are adorned with strokes of gold paint. The walls are painted in Vardo, a Bloomsbury-esque chalky shade by Farrow & Ball. The black and gold theme continues in the bathroom with its monochrome tiled floor and gilt storage jars.

Local vintage shops, charity shops and car boot fairs have provided much of the furniture and, to these, Anna invariably adds her own twist.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT In the master bedroom, the ceiling and walls above the picture rail are painted a dull gold, its tone echoed in Anna’s Bibana wallpaper. All the furniture, the mirror and beaded lamps are from the 1940s; the prints to the left of the bed are by Seed of Memory Art. The lampshades and cushions are all by Anna; open stairs lead up to an as-yet unconverted loft space.

patterned textiles are combined with Utility furniture from the 1940s to create a surprisingly exotic mood. Local vintage shops, charity shops and car boot fairs have provided much of the furniture and, to these, Anna invariably adds her own twist. ‘There is a fine line between referencing something that gives you inspiration, and pastiche,’ she says. So while the rooms retain their somewhat quaintly crafted, 1920s feel, here and there walls have been painted peacock blue with free-flowing, visible strokes. The kitchen is a glossy black and, at every turn, door frames and skirtings have been scored with gold detailing. In the dining room, a mural creeps across one wall, ‘the Bloomsbury influence’, she says. ‘I admire their extravagant approach to decorating.’ Initially, Anna’s home was her ‘creative playground’, where she tried out new wallpapers and colours, but now she has a separate studio.

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‘When the children couldn’t see their homework or the food on their plates, I realised it was time to rethink the black walls…’ LEFT & BELOW The walls of Anna’s son’s room feature another of her bold wallpaper designs, Wanderlust. The chest of drawers and the plinth are vintage and came from a local antiques market. Anna painted them in the gold, blue, green and coral shades that she has used throughout the house.

‘The repainting of walls has slowed down a bit now,’ she laughs, though a recent round of redecoration saw the dining room switch from dark and moody to almost monastic white. ‘When the children couldn’t see their homework, or the food on their plates, I realised it was time to rethink the black walls…’ she smiles. However, pattern will always be a part of the decor and central to Anna’s artistry. ‘I recently discovered the Minoan ceramics and jewellery at the British Museum,’ she says. ‘It comforts me to think that people have been making decorative items forever, for myriad reasons, but also because of the pleasure that pattern brings. And that’s what it does for me – pattern brings me joy.’

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Unframed Violetta art print by Rebecca Sophie Leigh, £250, Rockett St George.

ABOVE Oyster lampshade, £295, Anna Hayman Designs. Green silk Tiffany lampshade, £295, BeauVamp. RIGHT Vintage art deco pyramid Bakelite telephone, £225, Rubys Vintage Home at Etsy.

ABOVE Pearl wallpaper, £120, Anna Hayman Designs.

Get the Look

MAXIMAL GLAMOUR Clashing patterns and vibrant colours are the making of Anna’s dazzling home BELOW Moroccan leather pouffe, £98, Bohemia. Gold metallic paint, £9.99 per 125ml, Vintro.

Vardo Estate Emulsion, £46.50 per 2.5l, Farrow & Ball.

LEFT Faux zebra plant in ceramic pot with stand, £45, Marks & Spencer. Pair of antique brass shell sconces (one shown), £1,280, Haes Antiques at Decorative Collective.

Carlton three-seater sofa in Zinnia Easy Velvet, £1,899, Swoon.

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Material Matters:

PEWTER

Long considered silver’s poor cousin, pewter is commonly associated with Tudor yeomen and old pubs, but there is much more to this attractive alloy FE AT U R E ROSA N N A M O RR IS I L LU ST R AT I O N S B ECK I CL A RK

Think of pewter, and tarnished, silvergrey pub tankards may spring to mind. Yet pewter has a much more scintillating story. The contemporary Swedish design and interiors company Svenskt Tenn, for instance, was even founded on pewter. In October 1924, art teacher Estrid Ericson opened the Firma Svenskt Tenn shop in Stockholm, selling pieces of pewter, one of the most exciting materials of the time.

Today, the firm, which expanded in the 20th century to cover all aspects of interior design and is famed for its work with architect-designer Josef Frank, still sells several of the original pewter designs. They include Estrid’s iconic fish-shaped ‘Brännvinsfisken’ schnapps flask, alongside dozens of pieces dreamt up through the decades, comprising candleholders, vases, teapots and

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Swedish design store Svenskt Tenn has been championing pewter since its inception in 1924. It still produces pieces today ranging from 92- 5,500.

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MATERIAL MATTERS Pewter

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jewellery. All are unexpectedly shiny and modern-looking. ‘Polished pewter is a surprisingly white colour,’ says Duncan Campbell, Antiques Roadshow silver specialist and co-owner of antiques shop Beau Nash in Bath. ‘However, while glorious, it was very much silver’s poor cousin. If someone could afford the silver version, they would have had it.’ Far from being fusty, antique pewter is being used more these days for interior styling. ‘I think it lends itself to a lot of interiors – it fits in well with Swedish or English country houses,’ says antiques dealer Stuart Atkinson of Fontaine. ‘A huge charger filled with lemons on a contemporary table looks so good.’

Pewter is an alloy of tin and small quantities of other metals such as copper, bismuth or antimony. It is one of the oldest manufacturing industries in the world, dating from the Bronze Age. Little archaeological evidence exists due to its low melting point, which meant old pieces were melted down when fashions RIGHT Pewter tankards were still big business in the 18th century, as this illustration of a Parisian shop shows. BELOW Pewter and Silver Vessels and a Crab still life by Willem Claesz.

Practical pewter was used for everyday implements in Europe from the middle ages onwards. Eighteen 19th-century spoons, £180, Fontaine.

Key Designs Historic creations in pewter

KNIGHT ON HORSEBACK

PILGRIM BADGES

MARY ROSE PEWTER

THE TEMPERANCE BASIN

This is the earliest hollow-cast pewter figure known in England and one of the first examples of a mass-produced medieval metal toy, dated c1300.

It was believed the touch of one of these medieval badges (souvenirs bought by pilgrims at holy sites and shrines) could heal the sick and dying.

Dozens of pieces of pewter were salvaged from the Mary Rose in the 1980s, including flagons, plates, saucers, a chamber pot and two syringes.

The original cast pewter dish (c1585) was acquired by the V&A in 1855. It’s a design copied for the ladies’ singles trophy at Wimbledon.

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LEFT Antiques dealer and brocante organiser Catesbys in Rutland sells a mixture of pewter wares.

charter in 1473, giving legal control over the manufacture of pewter in England, enabling inspectors to check for poor-quality wares. If pewter contained too much lead, for instance, it could leach out when in contact with acidic foods and cause lead poisoning – which is why tomatoes served on pewter plates in the 1700s were considered poisonous.

had known how to make pewter for 2,000 years – and the best pewter contains at least 85 per cent tin.’ The technology to make pewter disappeared from Britain after the fall of Rome in the 5th century, but according to Duncan, it returned to our shores around 1,000 years ago. The pewter trade expanded during the centuries that followed, which brought about the formation of The Worshipful Company of Pewterers in 3 1348 to regulate how it was made. Edward IV granted the company a

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Pewter has always been synonymous with the Tudor period, which is no surprise as it enjoyed a boom in England in the 16th and 17th centuries. ‘The Tudors were using lots of pewter plates as the average yeoman couldn’t afford silver,’ says Duncan. ‘Many pewter pieces copied silver originals. Nuremberg and London were centres for pewter, but it was made in many regions.’ When Tudor shipwrecks the Mary Rose (lost in 1545) and one discovered at Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic (sunk around 1540) were excavated, divers found hundreds of pieces of pewter. Many bore the touch mark of Sir Thomas Curtis, regarded as the most important London pewterer of the 16th century. Pewter reached its peak in the 17th century and every home

1. Arts and Crafts Liberty pewter clock by David Veasey, 1903, £11,250, 1st Dibs. 2. Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co Celtic Revival Tudric wine chiller bowl, £2,917, 1st Dibs. 3. Mid-18th-century pewter coffee pot with handle, £225, Fontaine. 4. Early-19th-century English pewter plates, £45 each, Fontaine.

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changed, but the earliest known piece of pewter is an Abydos flask found in a tomb in Egypt, dating back to c1450 BC. ‘Pewter has been around for 3,000 to 4,000 years, but it wasn’t in England until the Roman invasion,’ says Duncan. ‘They invaded for England’s tin supplies. The Romans

‘The Romans invaded England for its tin – the best pewter has at least 85 per cent tin.’

MATERIAL MATTERS Pewter

THE FUTURE OF PEWTER Used by artists, designers and makers, the alloy’s future is bright The use of pewter is alive and well, with designer-makers producing both contemporary and traditional pieces. Indeed, The Worshipful Company of Pewterers still works hard to promote modern British pewter through its annual Pewter Live design competition. Fleur Grenier is one of the UK’s leading pewtersmiths, creating sculptures, tableware and decorative pieces, while artist Ella McIntosh makes contemporary pewter vases, candleholders and spoons. British designer Max Lamb went one step further and cast a pewter stool in sand on a beach (pictured). And Ian McIntyre offers a modern take on pewter tableware, alongside hand-spun polished pewter milk jugs and sugar bowls for craft/design store, Another Country. Svenskt Tenn continues to innovate with its pewter works – recent offerings include the modern Gömma box by Norwegian designer Marianne Andersen, and a nature-inspired collection by Swedish artist Jakob Solgren.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Max Lamb’s sculptural triangular stool was cast on a beach in Cornwall; Svenskt Tenn’s schnapps fish flask, 1,160; to make his Slush Cast Bowl, Ian McIntyre melts pewter swarf and spins it inside an aluminium mould to create the tactile molten texture.

and tavern would have had pewter jugs, plates, buttons, toys, tankards, wine cups, inkwells, candlesticks and spoons. Indeed, famous Dutch still life paintings of the period feature pewter flagons and ewers. By the 18th century, however, thanks to the new fashion for tea-drinking that was followed by the Industrial Revolution, the industry shrank somewhat and new wares comprised mostly pub mugs. Pewter underwent a brief renaissance during the Arts and Crafts movement that began in the late-19th century, and the art nouveau movement of the early 1900s. Archibald Knox mastered ewter as a material and designed ses, clocks, tea sets and inkwells r the Tudric range at the shionable Liberty store in London. Pewter has always gone in and out of shion,’ Duncan adds. ‘An expensive ewter area is good art nouveau amples. A Liberty pewter piece by Archibald Knox can sell for between £5,000 and £20,000.’ On the more affordable side, dealers such as Fontaine are selling decorative 18th and early-19thcentury pewter for around £50-£100. ‘Decorators use it, as it’s becoming more fashionable,’ says Stuart. ‘I’ve just used pewter to style a restaurant in a new London hotel. I buy it to make a dresser or cabinet look good.’

Turn the page for essential expert advice on collecting pewter

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LEFT TO RIGHT This humble alloy lends itself to ornate designs; embossed pewter vase by Archibald Knox, £950 for a pair, 1st Dibs; antique German pewter beer stein; pewter tankards are synonymous with English pubs. BELOW Liberty tray by Archibald Knox c1902-05.

COLLECTING PEWTER

The pewter collecting field is so varied and broad that anyone considering starting a collection is advised to begin small. ‘Get a feel for things,’ says seasoned collector Diana German of The Pewter Society. ‘You should be able to find a Victorian pewter mug for about £5 to £10 at car boot sales. You can always find these as so many were made for pubs. Always feel comfortable with your purchase, though. I would also advise novices to read as many books on pewter as possible – there are plenty out there. They will teach you what to look for in terms of condition and explain what the marks mean.’

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Diana also suggests going to see really good examples of pewter. ‘There are ecclesiastical pieces in cathedral treasuries,’ she says. ‘Chichester Cathedral has a fine selection. Find museums with good pewter collections, too.’ It’s easy and cheap to find 18th and 19th-century pub tankards and measures. Earlier pewter can still be found but it is more expensive. ‘A lot of 16th and 17thcentury pewter exists and you can put together a decent collection – with money,’ says Duncan Campbell. ‘Pieces of pewter dating from the 15th to 17th centuries are ruinously expensive. Anything good from that

‘It’s easy and cheap to find 18th and 19th-century pub tankards.’ period can make money not too dissimilar to silver.’ Diana has collected pewter for many years and her vast collection is now in the hundreds. ‘I have pieces all over my house,’ she says. ‘I have a penchant for things from the 17th century. I like doing the research on the marks of pewter and its mellow colour. I personally like the styles and the history of pewter pieces. ‘I also like small Scottish and early London measures,’ Diana continues. ‘I particularly like flagons but these are costly and rare. You probably won’t find a flagon at a car boot sale. Pieces do come up at antiques markets but you have to know what

If choosing to eat or drink from pewter, check that your vessel contains no lead.

Accumulating antique pewter can be fun, interesting and affordable. As so much was made over so many centuries, collectors can focus on types or styles, periods or origins, or simply the material

MATERIAL MATTERS Pewter

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Beware of Fakes

you’re looking for. It’s rare to find good pieces of pewter this way now. If someone has something special, they may try to sell it on eBay or at auction. My holy grail is an Elizabethan lidded flagon. These are incredibly rare, though.’ Occasionally, pewter does come up at antiques fairs and markets such as Ardingly and Sunbury at Kempton. By chance, at an antiques fair, Diana once found a 17th-century Dutch inkwell that had been overlooked. ‘People thought it was a fishing reel,’ she says.

Counterfeits are a common problem with pewter. ‘As pewter is so easy to make and because there is so much money to be made, there are lots of fakes around,’ warns Duncan. ‘Art nouveau pewter is widely copied, as are early period pieces. Pewter has been faked since 1870, with people reproducing older and more precious pewter so, as a result, some pewter is not as old as it purports to be.’ Diana also urges caution. ‘You have to be careful,’ she says. ‘If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Some pub measures are rare and can be faked. Very large examples are particularly rare, so be cautious if you come across a gallon measure for sale from the 18th century. The more desirable the piece, the more likely it will be faked. Anything rare and genuine would probably end up at Bonhams. There are reproductions out there but these were never meant to deceive and will have a name, date and number. ‘Something over 100 years old will not look like it has just come off a shop shelf. It will have signs of wear such as dents, scuffs and scratches.’

Collecting Areas Some people will only collect art nouveau pewter, while for others it might be German pewter by known makers such as Kayserzinn or WMF (formerly Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik). According to Diana, pub mugs remain popular now because they are affordable and there are still

many good examples out there. ‘People like Victorian pub mugs because some have the initials of the landlord on them and where they come from,’ she says. ‘Some collect regional pieces, such as Scottish or Irish pewter. Others collect medical items that include medicine spoons, inhalers, syringes and bedpans. ‘It’s difficult to collect 17th-century pieces unless you have a lot of money. When you are paying more, it’s important to find someone selling pewter who is vetted and trustworthy.’

Where to Buy Depending on the age and type of pewter you are looking for, you may find examples at markets and fairs, but it might be that you have to look to auctions and specialist dealers. ART & ANTIQUES FOR EVERYONE

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Where to See

KEITH HOCKIN ANTIQUES ROYAL CORNWALL MUSEUM

THE STIRLING SMITH ART GALLERY & MUSEUM

River Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2SJ. 01872 272205; royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk

Dumbarton Road, Stirling, FK8 2RQ. 01786 471917; smithartgalleryand museum.co.uk

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL. 020 7942 2000; vam.ac.uk

The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham, GL54 1AF. 01451 831058; keithhockin.com THE OAK INTERIOR

Sales at Bonhams. bonhams.com

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The Owners Elena Carozzi, an artist, lives here with her husband, Riccardo Tassi. They have two children, Martina (23) and Gerolamo (20). The Property The house is detached and located on the Ligurian border with Tuscany. It has a large open-plan living space, a kitchen, three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a studio with a self-contained apartment.

The concrete staircase at one end of the living room seems to float in front of the dramatic black and brown striped wall. The Buddha was inherited from Elenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, an antiques dealer. RIGHT Elena is inspired by 20th-century art and the forms and hues of the natural world; Elena and her family enjoy sunny days in the olive groves that surround the house.

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Art for ARTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SAKE Building a house in Liguria, Italy, provided artist Elena Carozzi with a showcase for her own paintings, as well as works of art by her family and friends FE AT U R E JA N E T G L EES O N PH OTO G R A PH S A L ES SA N D R A I A N N I EL LO/L IVI N G I NSI D E

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ABOVE The large and light-filled open-plan living area is home to family treasures. Elena’s grandfather, the artist Gian Carozzi, painted the large abstract above the table at the back of the room. The mixed media of fig leaves to the left of the window is Elena’s work. The carved figure by the pillar came from Africa and was bought by Elena’s father.

ainting and the colours and forms of the surrounding landscape are as inescapable in Elena Carozzi’s home as in her work. The three-bedroom house and studio are set along a bumpy track in an ancient olive grove on the Ligurian border with Tuscany. Although it was built less than a decade ago, the house seems to belong in this terrain; its gentle colours blend seamlessly into its

Although it was built less than a decade ago, the house seems to belong in this terrain; its gentle colours blend seamlessly into its pastoral setting. 94 Homes & Antiques November 2019

pastoral setting. ‘We fell in love with the landscape of Mediterranean scrub and olive trees, but the challenge was to make the house look as if it had always been there,’ says Elena of the home that for the past five years has been at the centre of her family life as well as her working career as an artist. Elena’s father was an antiques dealer in Milan, and her grandfather, Gian Carozzi, was a painter at the forefront of Italy’s avant garde artistic scene. ‘My grandfather dedicated his whole life to the painter’s profession,’ says Elena. ‘Most significantly as part of the Spatial movement with Lucio Fontana in the 1950s.’ She inherited her grandfather’s artistic passion and

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT The house is surrounded by ancient olive groves beyond which are views of the Ligurian hills; the lamp from Foscarini creates a dramatic focal point in the living room. The walls are painted a creamy white, which Elena mixed by adding earth pigments to a white lime base. The rich red of the antique rug from Rabat is reflected in the red table base; in a book-lined corner, the diamond-patterned shade echoes the bold kilim rug.

The dining room is dominated by a rustic oak table, which is surrounded by antique country chairs and used for family gatherings. The modern industrial lights and an abstract portrait by Elenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandfather create a contrasting modernist note. Elena has painted the door frames a fresh green, which provides a link with the soft hue of the landscape outside.

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her father’s interest in beautifully made objects. After training with the architect Roberto Peregalli in Milan, she moved to Liguria, often working alongside her grandfather until his death a decade ago. Her talents have led to a successful career collaborating with designers of many nationalities and most recently hand-painting wallpaper. ‘I often travel back to Milan, where I’m from, for work and I am invited to exhibit in other cities, but this is my home. The landscape is so important.’ An airy open-plan living room lies at the heart of the house and is filled with inherited treasures, pieces she has bought, created herself, or been given by designer friends. Surfaces and shelves are filled with books on the artists that fascinate her. A large painting by Elena’s grandfather in a strong black frame forms a focal point in the room. Its earthy tones are reflected in the two sofas and a Moroccan rug. ‘I have many paintings by my grandfather. Some are more

ABOVE An antique sideboard is used to display a variety of pottery bowls and the dried leaves, seeds and flowers that Elena loves. The green bowl came from Morocco, while others are from Puglia and elsewhere. Above hangs an assortment of small paintings. RIGHT The kitchen looks out across the olive grove. The green end panel is one of Elena’s experiments. Modern artworks over the worktop include a still life and one of Elena’s wallpaper designs.

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CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW Antique rugs are stored in a space under the ceramic basin in the bathroom; the works of art in the master bedroom include a 16th-century portrait of a woman and an abstract painting by Gian Carozzi.

Nature is the main source of inspiration for Elena’s paintings. Everywhere you look there are natural forms, shells, seeds, jugs and vases filled with dried flowers. figurative. But this abstract subject he painted at the end of his life and it’s very special.’ On the facing wall is an equally dynamic oil painting of fig leaves by Elena herself. The warm ochre and black hues echo those in her grandfather’s work and, although the style is very different, the scale and colours harmonise comfortably with one another. Nature is the main source of inspiration for Elena’s paintings. Everywhere you look there are natural forms, shells, seeds, jugs and vases filled with dried leaves and flowers. ‘I love the softness they bring,’ she says. An elaborate flower-adorned light also reflects her love of flora. ‘It is made from iron embellished with fabric flowers and sequins, and is by Valentina Giovando, a friend of mine.’ Elena’s work also often draws on her knowledge of 20th-century art. Post-

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impressionists such as Vuillard and Bonnard are important to her work but so too are later modernists. ‘The strong colours of the American abstract expressionists like Rothko gave me the idea’, she says, of one unusually decorated corner of the sitting room where a wall is half-painted in black and half in brown. The rich tones contrast with the pale grey of the polished concrete staircase that seems to float in front of the dark background. Two fragments of her wallpaper hang side by side, in gilded frames, adding a sumptuous note to the powerful mix. Elena is highly sensitive to colour and experiments continuously with tones. The living room walls are white with earthy pigments added. ‘I painted many of the rooms myself,’ she says. In the kitchen, the quest for the right colour is still ongoing. Plain wooden cupboards are juxtaposed with a

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Rich layers of colour in shades of orange, purple and red provide a striking effect in Elenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedroom. She painted the walls three times in a year before she was satisfied with the velvety, dusky pink. The canopy above the bed is made from fine Italian wool and also serves as a mosquito net. The wax-resist lotus design panel behind the bed came from Africa.

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green end panel and window frame that is echoed in the paintings above the worktop. ‘The green is an experiment – I might change it to red,’ she says. When it comes to furniture, Elena often adapts pieces to suit her interiors. In the living room, an upholstered chair in bold stripes is created from different velvets that she stitched together. The base of a marble-topped side table is painted vivid coral red. ‘Much of the furniture came from my family. I love the table in the living room: a simple rustic piece, handmade with strange construction and odd supports for local people to use.’ Textiles also play an important role. In the master bedroom, softly woven woollen fabric creates a romantic canopy above the bed, which is richly overlaid and surrounded with patterned textiles from India and Africa, offset by walls of dusky pink. Outside in her studio, Elena works on a design of trailing vines. Before long these will be dispatched and her unique interpretation of Ligurian nature will blossom in a new interior.

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FROM TOP LEFT The walls of Elena’s studio are pinned with samples and colours for working designs, and tables are laden with brushes and paints; painting wallpaper allows Elena to work on a grand scale, which she enjoys. Here she is constructing a design based on vine leaves; the muted shades of wildflowers and grasses displayed in vases in the studio are echoed in Elena’s work. Materials are stored in an old plan chest.

LEFT Early 19th-century bronze and cloisonné Buddha, £3,850, Martlesham Antiques.

ABOVE Large gilt Victorian double swept painting frame, £650, William Greenwood Fine Art at Selling Antiques. Bora vintage Persian Qashqai kilim, £1,200, Lilla Rugs.

17th-century Dutch school portrait of a lady, £2,995, Brave Fine Art at Decorative Collective. ABOVE Mustard incised breakfast bowls by Robyn Cove, £30 each, Tinsmiths. Green glazed north African dish, £390, Nicholas Wells Antiques.

Get the Look

PASTORAL ESCAPE Let your antiques shine with a pared-back colour palette and statement fabrics and furnishings RIGHT Distressed Emerald glass vase, £36.99, The Farthing. BELOW Antique French books, £85, Nikki Page Antiques.

Paean Black Estate Emulsion and Dead Salmon Estate Emulsion, £46.50 per 2.5l, Farrow & Ball.

ABOVE Regency painted chest of drawers, £1,950, Lorfords. LEFT French child’s chair, £135, Appleby Antiques at The Hoarde.

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THE REGENCY CONVEX MIRROR Opulent, luxurious and decadently gilded – they are the qualities that define Regency convex mirrors. These beautiful ‘looking glasses’ boast strong ties to military victories such as the Battle of Trafalgar, and appear in numerous guises through the late 18th and early 19th centuries, from simple, circular designs to elaborate cresting and embellishments. But getting your hands on one can be a tricky business… FE AT U R E R ACH EL D I N N I N G P H OTO G R A P H S DAVE C AU D ERY

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OPTICAL ILLUSION Convex or ‘bullseye’ mirrors first appeared as scientific apparatus, specifically optical instruments. Their use in home decor dates back to the 15th century, when glass production was predominantly based in Italy. These examples were extremely expensive and highly treasured. In England, convex mirrors rose to prominence during the Regency era as a result of rapid advancements in glass manufacturing, which meant they could be produced on home ground. They were often hung in the dining rooms of the well-to-do, where the curved properties of the glass

enabled staff to discreetly monitor dinner guests. Such was their popularity, they are the only style listed under ‘Mirrors’ in furniture maker Thomas Sheraton’s The Cabinet Dictionary (1803). Today, we might be familiar with convex mirrors on road sides to help see around corners. But the use of these items as instruments of ‘sight’ has a longer history, with the French referring to them as oeil de sorcière or ‘witch’s eye’. With their gently curved glass and ability to convey depth, they were often positioned near entryways to homes – both windows and doors – to guard against evil.

This Regency giltwood convex mirror, c1815, was made in England and measures 69cm in diameter. It is available from Humphrey Carrasco, £POA.

Behind the Name

THOMAS FENTHAM

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Historically, there are few known makers of convex mirrors. A leading light in the field, however, is Thomas Fentham – a carver and mirror maker based in London’s Strand during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is known to have created a number of convex mirrors during the Regency period. Fentham’s trade label (pictured below), found on a surviving convex mirror, has helped to identify other authentic models, although, as Thomas Lange of Ronald Phillips notes, ‘his work is already easily distinguishable due to its superior quality’.

ABOVE A Regency convex mirror attributed to Thomas Fentham, c1815, measuring 156cm in height. Price estimated between £50,000-£100,000 at Ronald Phillips. LEFT This trade label is attached to the back of an almost identical mirror to the one above. RIGHT Frame decoration ranges from the simple, as here, to the extravagant.

Timeline The evolution of the convex mirror

1434

c1770-90

c1798-1805

c1810

1934

Jan van Eyck’s The Arnolfini Portrait is one of the best-known early images of a convex mirror in the home.

‘It’s a small leap from this garter mirror to the victory convex,’ notes Thomas Lange of the sunburst mirror.

Convex mirrors were tied to military success. This design celebrates the triumph of the British at the Battle of the Nile.

A pair of Regency convex mirrors linked to the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Mini cannonballs decorate the frame.

With its ties to ‘victory’, the convex mirror spread to America, where it was used as a political statement.

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ADD A FLOURISH Hang heavily ornamented Regency mirrors against a plain, bold backdrop to create a truly statement wall. Complemented with a warm colour palette of mustard and brown, this bedroom has a rich and decadent feel without appearing too overdone.

Ways to Style

MIX & MATCH The antiquarian John Britton (1771-1857) once remarked convex mirrors were, ‘adopted to extend the apparent dimensions of our rooms’ – and it’s easy to see why. Arrange with other styles of looking glass to open up a space.

THE SEA, THE SEA Pair a simple gilt convex mirror with soft blues and neutrals, along with ticking stripes, for a sophisticated seafaring look.

here are two key things to look for when buying a convex mirror from the Regency period: quality and originality. That’s according to Thomas Lange of Ronald Phillips, who recommends seeking expert advice before going ahead with a purchase. ‘A good-quality mirror should have original gilding and plate,’ he explains. ‘Only a good dealer will know the difference; they can tell if a mirror has been regilded or artificially distressed.’

modern mirrors, original Regency glass will appear slightly mottled. ‘You should be looking for signs of distress,’ Thomas says. ‘Authentic mirrors were produced by dissolving silver in mercury, which was then painted onto glass and evaporated.’ The result is pretty yet somewhat grainy. ‘These mirrors won’t look perfect, but they will certainly have character,’ adds Thomas. ‘And if the glass is not original, a period replacement is preferable.’

SEEK IMPERFECTION

LOOK OUT FOR FAKES

Some signs of authenticity can be spotted by the untrained eye. Take the quality of the glass, for instance. In comparison to

With a huge variation in the appearance of Regency convex mirrors – they can be plain, crested, adorned with candles, etc –

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are there any things to avoid? Be cautious of fakes, recommends Thomas. ‘Regencystyle convex mirrors continued to be made well into the 19th and 20th centuries and they can look very similar to the real deal. Some of these mirrors are not even carved wood; they are plasterwork that has been painted with gold as opposed to being gilded. But the layman’s eye probably won’t be able to tell the difference.’ When you do go ahead and buy an authentic convex mirror, you’ll quickly find it’s a fantastic way of opening up a space, says Thomas. Pop one in your living room at seat height and you’ll see the whole room reflected in the glass.

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Buying advice How to shop for Regency convex mirrors

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� Large-scale giltwood Regency convex mirror, £29,000, Nicholas Wells Antiques. � A late Regency circular giltwood convex mirror, £740, Foster & Gane. � Antique English Regency giltwood convex mirror c1820, £3,250, Regent Antiques. � Regency convex mirror, £1,650, Alexander von Westenholz. � Antique English William IV convex mirror, $3,400, Susan Silver Antiques. � Regency period convex mirror with a rocaille pediment and an eagle, £9,000, Windsor House Antiques.

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Bright colours zing against the dark walls of the living room, which are painted in Moleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breath by Farrow & Ball. The yellow armchair is from Hunter Jones. The floral paintings, collected over the years, are from auctions and car boot sales.

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Brimming with

charm Filled with colour and character, this diminutive house in the heart of Rye proves that small really is beautiful FE AT U R E A MY M AYN A RD PH OTO G R A PH S RI CH A RD GA DSBY

The Owners Michael Jones and Michael Beatt (known as Mikey) who together run interiors company Hunter Jones, plus their dog, Daisy. Michael also works at Merchant & Mills in Rye. The Property A Victorian terraced cottage that sits on a pretty street in the medieval town of Rye, East Sussex. It has two bedrooms, a sitting room, a galley kitchen, bathroom and patio.

he whitewashed exterior of Michael Jones and Michael (Mikey) Beatt’s Victorian home gives little clue as to the delights that lie beyond its front door. Stepping over the threshold, visitors are greeted by colour and character in spades, with intriguing collections at every turn. Dark grey walls on the ground floor provide a neutral backdrop for their collection of gilt-framed floral still lifes – picked up at flea markets over the years – and cushions and kilims in rich shades of red, ochre and teal. ‘We don’t follow any style rules but just fill our home with the things we love,’ says Michael, who is responsible for choosing most of the furniture. ‘I’m into the details,’ says Mikey, adding that he is the one who tends towards obsession from time to time. ‘For a few weeks I’ll be fixated on finding the perfect candlesticks,’ he says. ‘And then I’ll move on to something

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‘The couple were won over by Rye’s halftimbered houses and the picture-perfect cobbled streets.’ else. It can be quite specific, like 1970s Wedgwood glass or Victorian mantel dogs.’ All are in evidence, thoughtfully arranged on shelves and above the fireplaces throughout the house. The couple moved to Rye nine years ago, prompted by their desire to devote more time to their newly launched homewares business, Hunter Jones. ‘We wanted to expand and start adding textiles, candles and ceramics,’ says Mikey, who was working in sales at the time, while Michael was working in product development. ‘We were living in Camberwell in south-east London and we knew we could halve our

ABOVE The blue sofa in the long, narrow sitting room is from SofaSofa and the cushions are from Hunter Jones. The pretty desk is from Brewhouse Salvage in New Romney and the mirror is French. LEFT The couple love to rootle around car boot sales where they have picked up all manner of things, including pieces of coral and religious statuary.

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overheads by moving out to the countryside. It would also give us the freedom to put our energies into the business.’ Situated on the edge of Romney Marsh, a few miles inland from the sea, Rye has the air of both a seaside town and a country village. The couple discovered the area while attending a friend’s birthday party one weekend. Won over by its half-timbered houses and the picture-perfect cobbled streets that meander up to an ancient church whose spire can be seen for miles around, they started house hunting. ‘We had a beautiful weekend,’ Michael recalls. ‘It felt like the town was evolving – new shops were opening and things were happening.’ The couple soon found a small fisherman’s cottage in the old town. ‘I loved the house straightaway. It was the attic bedroom that sold it to me because it’s just gorgeous, tucked away in the eaves,’ says Michael.

The galley kitchen is painted in Farrow & Ballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ammonite. Michael and Mikey constructed the wall rail from a piece of plumbing pipe and an old light fitting, which they copper-leafed. The bowls on the draining board are Pacific Porcelain by Royal Doulton.

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Though tiny at just 2.7 metres wide, the two-bedroom property is the perfect showcase for their many and varied collections of art and antiques. Beyond redecorating, they have largely left the space untouched, though dated units in the kitchen were replaced, and open shelves installed along the walls, making good use of the limited space. While the ground floor is a cosy mix of colourful rugs and cushions, and the furniture is upholstered in jewel-toned velvets and linens, upstairs the mood is lighter and brighter – the bedrooms and bathroom, painted in pale chalky shades of pink and blue, feel restful and calm. Everywhere one looks there are thoughtfully arranged antiques and objects – the walls hung with a mix of

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paintings and prints and, in the bathroom, there is a charming group of antique hand mirrors. ‘We trawled the many car boot sales in the area and spent hours at Rye Auction Galleries and Watsons Auctioneers in Heathfield,’ says Mikey, adding that they also source things when on holiday, taking time to seek out artists and makers in search of unique pieces to bring home. ‘We have a full house now,’ admits Mikey, ‘so we are trying to buy less.’ They sell collections they’ve had enough of, ‘or we move them to a less prominent position’. Achieving this mix has been a slow and organic process: Michael and Mikey try to steer clear of what’s in fashion,

LEFT The stairway serves as a mini gallery and includes a montage of passport photos from a birthday celebration. ABOVE Some of the couple’s collection of old corals is on display on the upstairs landing. ‘Coral is so beautiful and dramatic looking. It’s hard to come by and we always make sure what we buy is antique,’ says Mikey. The blue and white tile and beaker are both by Evie May Adams.

‘It was the attic bedroom that sold the house to me because it’s just gorgeous, tucked away in the eaves.’

Layers of heathery colours make for a restful master bedroom. The walls are in Setting Plaster by Farrow & Ball. The bed linen is from Merchant & Mills and the cushions from Beata Heuman. The painting is by local artist Karl Terry.

‘It’s easy for anyone to have a nice home, but unless you trust your instincts, you won’t make it yours.’

The couple painted the bathroom woodwork in Farrow & Ball’s Inchyra Blue. They bought the antique mirror frame above the bath in Hastings and added the mirror glass. The rug is vintage Persian.

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preferring to be led by their hearts. ‘We are drawn to exotic pieces, like Persian and Moroccan accessories. But generally, when we like something, we go for it and make it work. We don’t think about it too much,’ says Michael. Life in Rye has certainly lived up to their expectations. ‘After living in London, the Sussex countryside feels a more natural fit,’ says Michael. ‘We both grew up surrounded by greenery, so this feels like coming home.’ What’s more, the business has gone from strength to strength. They now have their own shop off the high street, which has allowed them to expand their own range and to add local handmade ceramics. ‘We try to support up-and-coming potters,’ says Mikey. It’s very much a joint venture – Mikey is the face of Hunter Jones while Michael works as general manager at draper Merchant & Mills just around the corner. Their homewares have gone down a storm in the area and it’s not unusual to walk into a house in Rye and its environs and see a Hunter Jones rug in the hallway. The couple’s laid-back aesthetic has attracted a real following. ‘It’s easy for anyone to have a nice home,’ says Michael, ‘but unless you trust your instincts, you won’t make it yours.’ In filling the house with treasures collected over the years, that’s exactly what Michael and Mikey have done, and their home brims with charm as well as personality.

THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT A collection of antique and vintage hand mirrors is mounted on the bathroom wall; the spare bedroom is painted in Oval Room Blue by Farrow & Ball. The chair is one of a pair from McCully & Crane, Rye (the other one is in the living room). The print of Henry VIII came from a friend; Michael and Mikey bought the portrait of an unknown woman at Strand Quay Antiques in Rye.

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RIGHT A characterful and practical Victorian chest of drawers. BELOW Victorian carved mahogany canterbury with shell and leaf decoration, £450, Paul Watson Antiques.

Focus on

BUYING BROWN FURNITURE With its beautiful craftsmanship and dark hues, brown furniture adds gravitas, as Michael and Mikey’s home proves. Dominique Corlett celebrates its resurgence For decorative dealer George PerezMartin of Brownrigg, there has never been a better time to invest in the elegant, well-made mahogany, rosewood or walnut furniture of the past, often banded together as ‘brown furniture’. In fact, George has noticed an upswing in interest, and is buying more of this furniture than ever before. ‘I’ve always sold a lot of French walnut, but I am buying more mahogany now,’ he says. ‘It’s very good value for money, goes in all kinds of interiors, and ticks so many boxes. Painted furniture is nice, but I’m a bit bored with that, and I see things going back towards the plainer dark woods.’ George is particularly keen on Queen Anne and Georgian furniture, which he believes suits all interiors. ‘The Georgian furniture has appealing straight lines, and goes well in a contemporary setting,’ he says. ‘Even very early furniture – English oak, 17th and 18th-century – looks really contemporary on a background of white walls. It’s all about how you display it and what you pair it with.’

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Beyond the elegant shapes, George believes there are many other good reasons for buying brown furniture. The quality of the wood, combined with age and use, produces beautiful rich colours and patinas that can only develop naturally over time and are impossible to create in new pieces. This furniture was also built to last; despite sometimes being 200 years old or more, it can still be absolutely solid if it has been looked after or properly restored. Then there is the question of price versus quality. ‘The craftsmanship they had in the past, before mass production, just doesn’t exist any more,’ says George. ‘You couldn’t justify taking that amount of time to make something. Take an inlaid piece, for example – if that was being made by a contemporary craftsman, charging £50 an hour, it would be prohibitively expensive to make. ‘There is good quality modern furniture, of course,’ he continues, ‘but not at an equivalent price and the minute it is out of the showroom, its value drops to half, if that. At least

antiques keep their value. But I like mixing up old pieces with new ones. The eclectic look is very fashionable. There is no reason why you can’t have both.’ In terms of what to buy, George recommends going with what appeals. ‘It all depends on your taste, so the advice I give to people is: buy what you like, because you are going to be living with it. If you want something that definitely works and is ready for action, buy from a reputable dealer. You can go to auction and get something cheaper, but it might need restoring. If you’re happy with that, then no problem. But if you want peace of mind then buy from a good dealer. You will pay a higher price but it will be ready to go. What I am seeing now is, when I put brown furniture online, it doesn’t hang around long. People are coming back to really valuing these pieces.’

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RIGHT An antique chair with an attractive barley twist back. BELOW This elegant Georgian knife box is one of a pair, £1,680, Thakeham Furniture.

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Antique and contemporary furniture in Michael and Mikey’s sitting room; a carved Victorian hall chair, £525 for a pair, Leslie & Baggott; mahogany George III bowfront chest of drawers, £2,400, Thakeham Furniture.

This sitting room is filled with an interesting collection of brown furniture, most of which has been acquired at antiques fairs and markets over the years.

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1 0 WA Y S

To heat your home in style Velimir Ilic looks at smart, stylish and supremely cosy indoor heating solutions for period and contemporary interiors, that will help you beat the chill all through the coldest months

CREATE A COSY SCENE With a woodburner at its heart, and logs piled up in readiness, this renovated English cottage – owned by Jake and Faye Woodward, founders of reclaimed homeware company Native Hands – is a properly snug retreat to hunker down in as winter approaches. The cosy feel is enhanced by throws and rugs, a comfy sofa to sink into, and that rustic arched brick fireplace with twin dark alcoves, painted in Farrow & Ball’s warm and luxurious Studio Green emulsion.

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C-Four woodburning stove, from £1,002, Charnwood.

Beaumont 5WS Series woodburning stove in Black, £1,400, and La Rochelle fireplace surround, £5,529, both Chesneys.

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CHOOSE A WOODBURNER TO SUIT YOUR SPACE

Using renewable and natural fuel, modern woodburning stoves can be an efficient way to provide maximum heat with minimum emissions. They’re often the focal point of a room, too – practical yet decorative, an inviting source of warmth to huddle around. Whether you go for a traditional, retro or contemporary model depends on your space, of course – here, the combination of elegant marble surround with classical detailing and handsome, sturdy stove makes for an eye-catching look in this period-style room.

Four of the best mantel clocks Unique and rare antique timepieces to brighten up your fireplace

WOOD TO GO

TICKED OFF

GILTY AS CHARGED

CALLING TIME

Made from rosewood and oak, this quirky, box-shaped clock deserves to take centre stage. Art deco mantel clock, £755, Pamono.

In fine original condition with movement fully restored – a real looker. Ebonised bracket clock by John Walker of London (c1870), £3,950, FJ & RD Story.

Dating from the 1880s, mantel clocks don’t get much sweeter than this. French gilt mantel clock, £225, Vetera Novis at The Hoarde.

At 40cm high, a tall and distinguished addition to your mantelpiece. Victorian Lenzkirch mantel clock, £1,150, Graham Smith Antiques.

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10 WAYS Heating

Turning up the heat… Alex Sheldon from Gazco and Michael Coke at Stovax offer advice on installing stoves and new heating regulations

If you don’t have a chimney, you may be able to install a prefabricated one that works in the same way as a normal chimney would, says Alex Sheldon. You can have one that runs internally or externally, allowing you to enjoy a stove or fire in your home. Your retailer can advise which type is best for your installation. Alternatively, many gas fires and stoves are available as balanced flue versions. These don’t need a chimney, and instead require a twin-wall pipe to vent directly to an outside wall. Air for combustion is drawn in through the outer pipe, while the inner pipe removes combustion gases to the exterior of the property. While many woodburning and multi-fuel stoves feature technology for high-efficiency heating, some models have now been further designed to burn so cleanly they meet – and in many cases even exceed – future Ecodesign emission and efficiency standards, explains Michael Coke of Stovax. Ecodesign aims to improve air quality and will be introduced for solid fuel stoves and fires in 2022. From then on, stove manufacturers will only be able to sell Ecodesign Ready appliances, which should feature the SIA Ecodesign Ready label. This helps consumers to easily identify which products meet these forthcoming standards for low emissions.

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ADD INTEREST WITH ORNATE DETAILS

Restored original antique rococo-style cast-iron radiator, £720, Ribble Radiators.

Not just for heating, an original antique cast-iron radiator can add real character and a decorative edge. One like this rococostyle model really stands out against a pale stone floor or wall – with its beautifully ornate detail, it’s a notch or two up from the traditional school-style radiators of old. Situated beneath a window sill, it provides even more opportunity to inject a bit of your own personality – for a finishing touch, just frame it with a few interesting or favourite antique pieces.

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COMBINE STOVE AND COOKER IN ONE

Nothing says warm and toasty quite like a roaring fire. When it’s cold outside, we think about wrapping up and tucking into hot, homemade food. As an all-in-one heat source, cooker and woodburner, a sturdy, good-quality hybrid stove – such as Esse’s Ironheart or Chilli Penguin’s Fat Penguin – really looks the part in a large kitchen, or even a dining room. Get the dinner on, open a bottle of red with friends, huddle around, and watch the flickering flames through the glass. As the nights draw in, what could be more homely?

Esse Ironheart woodburning stove/ cooker, £4,260, Direct Stoves.

Aston radiator (painted in Down Pipe by Farrow & Ball), from £670.60 to £2,339.10, The Radiator Company.

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COLOUR MATCH RADIATORS AND WALLS

Forget white – these days, radiators are an altogether funkier and more stylish prospect, with a wealth of models to choose from. Best of all, you can have them painted to match your interior scheme so they blend in.

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Antoinette mirrored radiator cover, £249.99, My Furniture.

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INCORPORATE A HINT OF ART DECO

Radiator covers don’t have to be boring, as this distinctive deco-style example, with its sleek bevelled panels, so tastefully proves – a key piece for a darker-hued contemporary space, perhaps. Doubles up as a handy console table, too.

Bloomsbury chrome radiator and towel rail, £599, Burlington.

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TOWEL RAIL CENTREPIECE

Rather than being purely functional, make a statement towel rail an integral part of a chic, hotel-style bathroom you look forward to using. Interior designer Anna Marie Smith has done that here with patterned floor tiles, dark wall panels and sleek ceramic plant pots.

10 WAYS Heating Clarence reproduction marble fireplace, £4,080, Jamb.

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EMBRACE THE PERIOD LOOK

For true period elegance, it doesn’t get much finer than this – a white statuary marble fire surround, modelled on a fine Regency original. Exposed floorboards add a requisite bit of edge, but the welcoming feel is down to subtle deployment of fine antiques, beautifully displayed. Add a patterned rug for a shot of colour (auction houses are great for sourcing these), classic sofa, one-off hanging lantern, gilded mirror and, of course, a reclaimed fire grate or basket to complete the look. Try English Salvage or LASSCO for authentic examples.

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RADIATORS AS ART

This striking, copperetched radiator by Bisque is like a work of art in its own right. With various finishes available, you can choose to be discreet or daring, depending on your space. Painted in a flat colour, the radiator could form part of a gallery wall – the more eclectic the better. Alternatively, copper and brass models are individually acidetched for a truly unique and radical design. There’s a very fetching brushed bronze one, too. Radiators as art – who knew?

Arteplano etched copper radiator, prices from £1,658.40 at Bisque.

�� Louis XV rococo fireplace surround, £32,400, Westland London.

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As showstopping fireplaces go, this highly ornate and rare antique stone surround – made in Louis XV rococo style (dating from the mid-to-late 18th century) and exuberantly carved in abundant floral and foliate detail – is right up there. With its prominent French verdure (garden) tapestry and showy, decorative antiques, it’s the ultimate in Gallic grandeur, but still wholly welcoming – just the ticket for a characterful period home or country pile, and a look that’s easy to downsize for smaller abodes.

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Ask an Expert From a decorative and mysterious French vessel, to a remarkable wedding certificate, our experts uncover the truth behind your treasures and heirloo

French connection I wonder if you can please help me to identify this object – it really is a mystery to us! My mum bought it many years ago for only a few pounds – she had no idea what it actually was at the time, but it just appealed to her. It seems to be partly made of a brass-coloured metal, with lovely turquoise enamelling, and the ‘tray’ at the top is a sort of lightweight material, like strong papier-mâché. It’s ornate and old. Could it be part of a French clock, perhaps? Joanne Stevenson, via email This is certainly a French piece. The enamelling technique used is called champlevé, which dates back to the 12th century. It is very decorative and, with these floral motifs, I would probably date the piece to the late 19th or early 20th century. On the current market, I would value this around £10-£20. It would originally have been part of a garniture, or pair, which could have increased the value, but it’s nevertheless a stylistically attractive piece. RA

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RIGHT A wedding certificate signed by Horatio Nelson could command an impressive sum. BELOW Joanne’s objet d’art is an attractive piece made in France in the late19th or early20th century.

The splice is right What I have is a family wedding certificate, framed and dated 1799. My interest lies in the fact that the witnesses on the certificate include Nelson, the Hamiltons and Hardy. The wedding was on a ship situated close to Naples and Sicily. I have often wondered if it may be valuable. Can you help? Diana Killens, via email This is a certificate for the wedding of two British residents of Naples, held on board Nelson’s flagship on 9th July 1799, at which he gave away the bride. He was then basking in worldwide fame after the Battle of the Nile. The assemblage of signatures is remarkable. Joining the happy couple are Nelson himself (recently ennobled so he could

sign himself simply ‘Nelson’), his lover Emma Hamilton, Captain Hardy, and Nelson’s stepson, Josiah Nisbet (his mother had been left behind in England and had little knowledge of what her husband was up to in Naples). In terms of value, I expect this would fetch in excess of £10,000. FP

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Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8GE. 01279 817778; sworder.co.uk 13th The Collector: English and European Furniture, Christie’s, 8 King Street, St James’s, London, SW1Y 6QT. 020 7839 9060; christies.com 13th Asian Art II, Woolley & Wallis, 51-61 Castle Street, Salisbury, SP1 3SU. 01722 424500; woolleyandwallis.co.uk 13th Decorative Arts and Design, Bonhams, Montpelier Street, Knightsbridge, London, SW7 1HH. 020 7393 3900; bonhams.com 14th Modern Made: 20th Century Art, Design and Studio & Contemporary Ceramics, Lyon & Turnbull, 22 Connaught Street, London, W2 2AF. 020 7930 9115; lyonandturnbull.com 16th The November Sale, Fieldings Auctioneers, Mill Race Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 1JN. 01384 444140; fieldingsauctioneers.co.uk 19th Music & Entertainment, Special Auction Services, 81 Greenham Business Park, Newbury, RG19 6HW. 01635 580595; specialauctionservices.com 19th-20th Royalty, Antiques & Fine Art Sale, Reeman Dansie, 8 Wyncolls Road, Severalls Business Park, Colchester, CO4 9HU. 01206 754754; reemandansie.com 20th Fine Glass and British Ceramics, Bonhams, Montpelier Street, Knightsbridge, London, SW7 1HH. 020 7393 3900; bonhams.com 20th Five Centuries: Furniture, Painting & Works of Art from 1600, Lyon & Turnbull, 33 Broughton Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3RR. 0131 557 8844; lyonandturnbull.com 22nd Costume, Accessories & Textiles, Tennants, The Auction Centre, Harmby Road, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5SG. 01969 623780; tennants.co.uk 27th British Art Pottery, Woolley & Wallis, 51-61 Castle Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3SU. 01722 424500; woolleyandwallis.co.uk 27th Toys & Models, Sporting & Fishing, Tennants, The Auction Centre, Harmby Road, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5SG. 01969 623780; tennants.co.uk 27th The Fine Sale, Cheffins Fine Art, Clifton House, 1&2 Clifton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7EA. 01223 213343; cheffins.co.uk

THIS MONTH’S FAIR TICKET OFFERS 2-FOR-FREE 1st-3rd The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair, The Pavilions of Harrogate, Railway Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ. 11am-5pm. £5. 01278 784912; cooperevents.com 2-FOR-1 3rd Frock Me! Vintage Fashion Fair, Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, London, SW3 5EE. 11am-5.30pm. £4. 020 7503 9171; frockmevintagefashion.com 2-FOR-1 8th-10th Galloway Antiques & Fine Art Fair, Scone Palace, Perth, Scotland, PH2 6BD. 10.30am-5pm (4.30pm Sunday). £5-£6. 01423 522122; gallowayfairs.co.uk 2-FOR-1 5th-10th The Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia, National Hall, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX. 11am-6pm (closes 9pm Thursday and 5pm Sunday). £24.50 (£20.50 advance). 0844 412 4629; olympia-antiques.com 2-FOR-1 10th Adams Antiques Fair, Lindley Hall, The Royal Horticultural Halls, 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PE. 10am-4.30pm. £4. 020 7254 4054; adamsantiquesfairs.com *Present this page at the fair to redeem the offer. All dates are subject to change – please check with the event organiser before travelling.

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HOURS IN IRONBRIDGE Julian Owen journeys to the cradle of the Industrial Revolution in hill-blessed Shropshire and picks out his favourite museums, historical ruins and areas of natural beauty, not to mention that spectacular iron bridge that spans the gorgeâ&#x20AC;Ś

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rom its formation in the last ice age until the early18th century, Ironbridge Gorge was an idyllic place. So it is today, two banks of ancient Shropshire woodland spilling down in steep symmetry to an upper stretch of the River Severn. Thus, the temporal bookends to a time when this place was anything but bucolic. In fact, it was Bedlam. That’s the name of the furnace built following the moment when, in 1709, Abraham Darby smelted iron with coke instead of charcoal and so changed the course of history in unprecedented fashion; now that mass production of cast iron was economically viable, the Industrial Revolution could begin and the planet would never be the same again. The bridge for which the place is named might be the most famous element of what became, in 1986, a

UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it’s far from the only emblem of a transformative age... DAY ONE: INDUSTRIAL HISTORY AM: Only one place to start; opened on New Year’s Day 1781, the first iron bridge in history is a graceful parabola formed from 378 tons of metal, the result of inspired thinking by Shrewsbury architect, Thomas Farnolls Pritchard, and engineering knowhow from the smelting pioneer’s grandson, Abraham Darby III (englishheritage.org.uk). Talk of dismantling it for scrap in the 1960s mercifully dissipated and, last year, English Heritage completed its restoration, including returning the structure to its original red. In its shadow, check out Eustace Rogers’ old coracle shed – the last maker of these charming boats in the family, his death in 2003 signalled the end of 250 years of familial coracle making (coracleshed.org).

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ABOVE The Museum of the Gorge is a great place to discover the history of Ironbridge. BELOW Science comes alive for children and adults alike at Enginuity.

TRAVEL Ironbridge BELOW Tar still oozes through the brickwork of the Tar Tunnel – a curious attraction that is open to peer down on Wednesdays from March to September; the handsome Darby Houses, former homes of the well-to-do Darby family.

Where to stay… From a restored old railway carriage to apartments overlooking the Iron Bridge, you’ll be sleeping in style

CARRIAGES Closed by Dr Beeching in 1963, the former Coalport railway station hosts a brace of handsome, luxuriously appointed carriages – we’re talking whirlpool baths and walk-in showers – amid three acres of wooded grounds, replete with woodland walk. Carriage One sleeps six while Carriage Two sleeps four. Prices from £280 per night. coalportstation.com

IRON BRIDGE HOUSE The top two floors above a former grocer – now the Ironbridge Gorge Museum – house this graciously restored residence, each room offering splendid views of the bridge and gorge. As you might expect, the living room has a fine iron fireplace cast locally in Coalbrookdale. The house sleeps four and costs from £323 for four nights. landmarktrust.org.uk

FLAT ON THE SQUARE Directly overlooking the landmark that gave Ironbridge its name – and freshly repainted to match the bridge’s smart new colour – this lovely flat sits above an elegant terrace of shops, and also boasts woodland views across the private enclosed garden at the rear. The flat sleeps two and costs from £89 per night. airbnb.co.uk/rooms/19749401

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Once a gothic warehouse storing Empire-bound ironware, today Museum of the Gorge contains a vast scale model of the valley.

ABOVE Buildwas Abbey in nearby Telford is looked after by English Heritage. Wander around impressive ruins of a Cistercian abbey including its unaltered 12th-century church. LEFT Candle dipping at Blists Hill Victorian Town – one of several activities available to book until the end of the year.

PM: On Waterloo St, Bedlam Furnaces (ironbridge.org.uk) were among the first specifically built to smelt iron using coke – including that used on the bridge itself – and the last remaining largely intact. Cross the river over the striking Jackfield Free Bridge for a swift drive to Jackfield Tile Museum, where a ceramic tradition dating back to the 16th century is exemplified in magnificent adornment of a recreated church, pub and tube station. Back over the Severn and a mile downstream, Coalport China Museum blends old and new. Be sure to peer into the Tar Tunnel, an 18th-century construction wherein treacly black bitumen seeps from the walls. Half a mile away, Blists Hill Victorian Town hosts periodcostumed shopkeepers, a schoolhouse in which to sample lessons, factories, workshops and, most spectacularly, the pouring of molten iron. DAY TWO: PRE-INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE AM: West of Ironbridge, on the southerly riverbank, lies Buildwas Abbey (english-heritage.org.uk), replete with fine Cistercian church – although incomplete, what remains is unaltered

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Aim for the 10am opening of the Museum of the Gorge (ironbridge.org.uk), 1.5 miles upstream, for an overview of the day to come. Once a gothic warehouse storing Empire-bound ironware, today it contains a vast scale model of the valley. A mile away, up a leafy single-track lane, enjoy panoramic views, period furnishings and personal artefacts in Darby Houses, the family homes of the men who revolutionised the area. Nearby, Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron offers the chance to peer into the furnace where Darby I perfected his smelting. Among the ironware collection is the fountain cast by the Coalbrookdale Company for the Great Exhibition of 1851, while younger folk will appreciate hands-on engineering fun at Enginuity. For lunch, try the museum’s Furnace Kitchen, helmed by celebrity chef, Marcus Bean.

TRAVEL Ironbridge since the 12th century. Behold the beautiful stonework and unusually intact tiled floor of the chapter house, too. Take the A4169 for a five-minute drive to the spot where, c680 AD, Mercian King Merewalh founded an Anglo-Saxon monastery. The Normans re-founded the site as Wenlock Priory (english-heritage.org.uk), where Cluniac monksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; penchant for elaborate decoration is enduringly evident; not least on the rare freestanding lavabo, embellished with carvings of Christ and apostles. The cloister garden remains a well-kept delight, while the library is floored with locally made medieval tiles. PM: Head to Much Wenlock and The Wenlock Delicatessen ( facebook.com/ thewenlockdelicatessen) for a delicious lunch. Choose to eat in, or appraise picnic treats â&#x20AC;&#x201C; charcuterie, bread, Shropshire fidget pie (a warming

LEFT Jackfield was once at the very heart of British tile production. See fine examples in a recreated pub, church and tube station at Jackfield Tile Museum. ABOVE Deer panel by William De Morgan c1870. BELOW Travel back to the 19th century at Blists Hill Victorian Town.

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ABOVE The Wrekin is a challenging but manageable climb and offers magnificent views from the top. RIGHT The tranquil remains of Wenlock Priory.

Where to Shop

It’s always fun to pick up a souvenir or two to remember your trip – here are three places we’d recommend you take a detour for

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Artists and designers inhabit the independently run studios in this, the former Victorian tile factory of Maw & Co, the Jackfield company that was once the largest manufacturer of tiles in the world. You’ll find foodie treats, jewellery, candles and more. mawscraftcentre.co.uk

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Beautifully positioned next to Dale End Park in Coalbrookdale, on the leafy banks of the Severn. Come for the treasure trove of more than 60 individual antiques sellers and craft makers, stay for the view from the tea room serving specialist teas and freshly baked cakes. You’ll also find a good variety of pictures and paintings available from local artists for sale. ironbridge-aac.co.uk

COALPORT CHINA MUSEUM GIFT SHOP Highly skilled craftsfolk still turn their hands to ceramics making and painting in the old workshops of Coalport China Museum, meaning you get the chance to make like the queens and tsars of yesteryear and avail yourself of some of the exquisite wares made on-site. ironbridge.org.uk

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dish of apples, bacon or gammon and potatoes), and more than 40 cheeses – for the afternoon’s walk. It’s a 20-minute drive north to Ercall Wood Nature Reserve car park, your start-finish point for a wonderful eight-mile recce of impressive landmark The Wrekin (shropshirehills aonb.co.uk), which is said to be the most diverse lump of geology on Earth. The peak is hardly towering, but topography means that, on a clear day, an incredible 17 counties are in sight. Aptly, the summit is an Iron Age hillfort, while you’ll also stride along grassland, oak woodland, heathland, as well as a Roman road.

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ANTIQUES SHOPPING Head o� to one of these antiques centres or fairs around the UK and enter the world of fascinating antiques and collectables, from vintage kitchenalia to antique jewellery.

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Attracting over 700 inside and outside stallholders, appealing not only to those in the antiques trade, but also to collectors, prop buyers and interior designers. Established since 1979, it has gradually evolved into the largest and longest-running twice-monthly market in the country and the team is immensely proud to now be recognised as one of Europe’s premier antiques markets. Second and last Tuesday of every month, 6.30am–2pm, Tues 8th Oct, Tues 29th Oct, Tues 12th Nov, Tues 26th Nov. Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16 5AQ. Free admission and parking sunburyantiques.com

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Ardingly – Internati onal Antiques & Collectors Fair A fantastic midweek fair bursting with choice. From rustic garden goods and homewares to traditional antique furniture and vintage textiles. Not to be missed, this is truly an international event! Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th November 2019, Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th January 2020. South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL

Just off Junction 13 of the M4, and with acres of parking, this location has to be one of the country's most accessible by car. With stalls inside and out, tree-lined walkways and beautiful countryside surroundings, this fair caters for both the professional and casual collector, featuring every kind of item from elegant glassware to furniture and rustic garden goods. Monday 21st October and Monday 30th March 2020. Newbury Showground, Newbury, Berkshire, RG18 9QZ

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Sandown Antiques Imagine your favourite vintage store and Parisian flea market all rolled into one – then add those secret off-the-beaten track furniture shops of your dreams. With a plethora of eye catching gems at every turn you’ll be sure to get your creative juices flowing. Held at South West London’s prestigious Sandown Park Racecourse. With free admission and parking to all buyers. Tuesday 1st Oct, Tuesday 3rd Dec (7am–1pm). Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, KT10 9AJ. We offer free valuations and appraisals at each event

The Old Flight House is a refreshingly different antiques centre. It has a fantastic range, from quality traditional antiques to vintage and retro items and stunning painted furniture, all set out in beautiful light and spacious surroundings. A licensed cafe serves good coffee and freshly prepared lunches with a lovely outside terrace for sunny days. Open Monday to Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 11am–5pm. Northampton Road, Weston on the Green, Oxfordshire, OX25 3TJ

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1st to 3rd November (Fri 9.30am–8pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10.30am–5pm). This huge indoor pop-up handmade and vintage bazaar has a reputation as one of the best markets in the country and it returns on Friday 1st November for its huge ‘Flagship Winter Event’, inviting 130+ of the most original and affordable hand-picked designer-makers, artists, artisans and vintage/retro/antique/brocante sellers. You’ll find an eclectic mix of thousands of special high-quality items ‘not on the high street’. Free entry! Middleton Hall (in front of John Lewis), The Centre: MK, 24 Silbury Arcade, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3ES fdaZg]fZ]^Zg]obgmZ`^'\h'nd

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Hingstons Antiques Visit nine showrooms of carefully selected quality period furniture in Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, only 5 miles from Stonehenge. Established for over 40 years. Well known for providing great service and supplying lovely items for the home. Hingstons also specialise in antique desks and dining tables, fully restored by their own craftsmen. The Old Bell House, 2 Shaftesbury Road, Wilton, Salisbury, SP2 0DR. If you can't call in to the shop please visit the website

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Covering two floors, selling quality antiques, collectables and objets d’art for both home and exterior for over 30 years, Crewkerne Antiques Centre is the destination in beautiful south Somerset for the discerning customer. The centre is situated in the bustling, ancient market town of Crewkerne alongside twelve other antiques shops. We look forward to giving you a warm welcome. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am–5pm. 16 Market Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7LA

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Visit this premier West Country antiques event to buy quality in quantity. From delicate glassware to chic leather items, and a multitude more besides, it’s a buying opportunity you won’t want to miss. It also features a complimentary antiques appraisal service. Friday 8th to Sunday 10th November, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th January. Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN

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Woodbridge Antiques Centre is based in the pretty Suffolk market town of Woodbridge, close to the railway station and car park. Over 20 showcases display a variety of antique and vintage items, including jewellery, silverware, glassware, porcelain, pottery and postcards. Whether you are a collector, in the trade, want to treat yourself or you’re looking for a gift, our friendly staff will be happy to help. Visit our website for opening hours and you can now buy selected items online

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Marlesford Mill Antiques Centre Home to a fabulously eclectic mix of antiques, collectables and decorative wares, Marlesford Mill has two floors of constantly changing stock. A great one-stop shop for furnishing a home with affordable style and individuality, it has glass, mirrors, furniture, costume jewellery, clothes, vinyl, kitchenalia and garden furniture. On the main A12 route from London to Norfolk. Open seven days a week, 10am–5pm. Main Road (A12), Marlesford, IP13 0AG

North Oxfordshire’s premier and largest antique centre with extensive stock of antique, vintage and collectable items for all tastes and budgets. With an onsite cafe and garden centre plus plenty of free parking, it’s easily found just off junction 11 of the M40 near Banbury. Regularly featured in the national media to include Antiques Road Trip, there are celebrity weekends and seasonal events running throughout the year. You are ensured of a great day out. Frequent free valuation days. Open Monday to Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 10am–4pm. Banbury Antiques Centre, Upper Wardington, Banbury, OX17 1SN

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B2B Events run the very best in antiques and collectors fairs, vintage, flea and retro fairs. Sunday 3rd November 2019 – Malvern Antiques and Collectors Fair: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs. WR13 6NW. Admission – Early Entry 8.30 – £4pp: 10am–4pm – £3pp. For the discerning collector looking for good-quality antiques and collectables. 9th and 10th November 2019 – Detling Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair. Kent County Showground, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF. Admission – Saturday 8.30am – £6pp: 10am–4.30pm –£5: Sunday 10am–3.30pm £4pp. Indoor and outside pitches at this cosmopolitan fair in the garden of England.

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provincial armchairs at Newark antiques fair. They were covered in paint so I dry-scraped them back to their original soft grey lead paint. I sold them to Christopher Gibbs. The item I most regret selling is a walnut cabinet on stand, dating from 1680. It’s absolutely beautiful, with the brass work stamped by William Ward of Adle Street, London. I first saw it at a clearance sale at Sotheby’s but I was unsuccessful in buying it. It appeared again 11 years later at Christie’s South Kensington in 2011. I bought it, and had every intention of keeping it, but it was the perfect thing to finish an interior design job, so I sold it to a very good client. I am still working on that particular house, so I have to look at it fairly often – it’s painful! If money were no object, I’d love to own a painting called Window-Sill, Lugano by Winifred Nicholson that I saw at the Tate St Ives years ago. I’d also be happy with anything by Christopher Wood. If I could go back and advise myself when I was starting out in the antiques world I’d say, ‘Concentrate on selling and the buying will look after itsel !’ All the bespoke furniture we make is enjoyable to design, but I especially love our centre table, which is an adaptation of a Robert Lorimer table with an oak base – we make it with a raw sycamore top. We have recently made its smaller cousin in oak for a well-known art designer.

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To create flow between the spaces in my home I make sure there is a natural progression of colour from one room to the next. It’s easy to design individual rooms, but it’s getting the movement right from one to the next that’s the tricky bit. There needs to be a rhythm. I started collecting polychrome Delft plates, English and Dutch, a long time ago. I remember buying my first plate for £370 from a dealer in Dorchester, which to me was a fortune, but it has given me great joy. The best £50 I ever spent was on a beautiful pair of English rush seated

ABO E The sycamore and oak centre table s on Max’s favourite pieces in his bespoke furniture range. It costs £12,000 at Max Rollitt.

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Our house was built in 1780 using ruins from a 12th-century priory. It’s a modest farmhouse, and I’ve had quite minimal intervention since I bought it 10 years ago. I’ve had to de-modernise areas, mainly bathrooms, and I have reinstated fire surrounds. Most of the work has been decorating. The oldest thing in my home is a fragment of a Roman capital that was found while excavating a floor in one of my old houses. I think it dates to around the 3rd-century AD. The newest thing in my home is a Chris Riisager sculpture in my garden.

The highly respected antiques dealer, furniture and interior designer chats to Rachel Nott about the ebbs and flows of his 25 years in the antiques trade