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1965 Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi Estimate: £15,000 William George & Co

George IV silver candlesticks Estimate: £350–520 Adam’s

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Marble bust Late 19th/early 20th century Estimate: £11,500–15,500 Christie’s

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May Day V, Andreas Gursky Estimate: £450,000–650,000 Phillips

Mahogany dresser Estimate: £500–660 Uppsala Auktionskammare

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Style of Serge Mouille, ca. 1950s Estimate: £300–460 Rago Arts

Edwardian Art Noveau frame Estimate: £200–300 Tennants

Emerald cut diamond ring Fixed price: £27,400 Once Upon A Diamond

Without title, Alexander Calder Estimate: £430–600 Artcurial

Edwardian arm chair, ca. 1910 Fixed price: £3,850 Wick Antiques

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THE POSSESSION OBSESSION

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

he trouble with working for a magazine as beautiful and fascinating as this one, is that the list of antiques I dream of owning grows at a wildly unsustainable rate.

Take this month’s photoshoot, ‘Divine by Design’ (p44) for example. Glorious pieces of ecclesiastical salvage, made by master craftspeople in days gone by, charmingly styled for the modern home. I’d never before considered using a lectern as a plant holder, or dressing my hallway table with a bust of the holy mother, but now I find myself trawling online auctions for affordable examples late into the night!

This month’s houses are, frankly, no better for my antiques envy. From a Victorian cottage filled with vintage furniture (p56), to a

seaside home packed with a mix of art, folk pieces and heirlooms (p98), every one of them has so many treasures I wish I could call my own.

If the coverline ‘Stoke’s best kept secret’ piqued your interest, then you’ll want to read about this month’s Design Icon – mochaware.

This practical ceramic is highly collectable, but little praised. Sophie Hannam tells its story, and invites you to start collecting, from page 93.

If these features have the same effect on you as on me, then you’ll soon be ready for a bit of shopping. In which case, you’ll find the best fairs and auctions for the coming month on page 131. Happy hunting!

Mel Sherwood, Editor

MY FIVE FAVOURITE ANTIQUES IN THIS ISSUE…

CLOCK WATCHING

MAKING A CAMEO

GILTY PLEASURE

‘S’ IS FOR SOLD!

CLASSIC CHOICE

I adore the rich yellow gold that ormolu has, and the surface of this Louis XIV mantel clock practically glows.

P33

When the hammer fell for this exquisite cameo-glass vase, a new world record was made.

P17

Since we covered giltwood mirrors last issue, I’ve developed something of an obsession.

P123

I’m not surprised that this Eric Raviliousdesigned Wedgwood mug soared over its £120-£180 estimate…

P125

A good old-fashioned ladder back dining chair like this will last for centuries and its style will never wane.

P84

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THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS (plus, whether they are a spring cleaner or a constant de-clutterer)

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Sarah Ellison Spoke to Sophie Hannam in ‘Masters of the Eclectic’ page

Ali Heath Wrote about Tom Cox’s home in ‘The Art of Curation’ page

Sam White Offered his expertise in ‘Design Icon: Mochaware’ page

Sarah is the founder of London-based interior design practice Frank & Faber. She has a penchant for mixing styles and eras to create colourful and individual spaces.

Ali is a freelance writer and stylist whose work has appeared in many leading magazines and newspaper supplements, from H&A to House & Garden.

Sam is the co-founder of antiques shop Cunningham White’s, based in South Devon. He has a passion for everyday, country pieces that have plenty of visible history.

Editorial Editor Mel Sherwood Senior Production Editor Rachel Nott Acting Senior Houses Editor Charlotte Packer Senior Staff Writer Sophie Hannam Editorial and Picture Assistant Katy Layton Antiques Writer Caroline Wheater

Design Art Director Christianne Raymer Deputy Art Editor Kirsty Lyons

‘I 100 per cent aspire to be a constant de-clutterer, but I always have that little voice telling me I might need it one day, so I keep things for approximately six months to a year longer than I need to!’

Advertising Group Advertising Manager Laura Jones Advertising Manager Heather Golden Business Development Manager Sophie North Brand Sales Executives James Beckett, Aileen Booth, Phil Wallington Classified Sales Executive Jack Casey Design Supervisor Cee Pike

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‘I’m neither a spring cleaner nor a constant declutterer. The worst thing about being a dealer is having to sell things I love, so inevitably my home is full of the pieces I can’t bear to part with!’

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CONTENTS THE MONTH From Cecil Beaton to an Ercol anniversary, there’s plenty to see, do and buy this March

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Discover the glass vase that broke a world record and an Indian masterpiece in miniature

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STYLE.NOW. Don’t miss your monthly briefing, including stylish homewares and seasonal updates

JAY BL ADES: CREATIVE POWER How pursuing a creative life brings you joy Q

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Mantel clocks, blue homewares and Vienna straw Q

Homes

HER DARK MATERIALS This 19th-century cottage is a shrine to moody hues, decorative antiques and on-trend homewares

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY A Finnish retreat filled with thoughtful touches Q + FOCUS ON dining furniture

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE A beautiful beachside home crammed with characterful paintings and prints Q + FOCUS ON limited-edition prints

THE ART OF CURATION Interior designer Tom Cox’s urban home is a haven to quirky antiques and bespoke furniture

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DIVINE BY DESIGN

Discover how salvaged items from deconsecrated churches can look striking in your home Q

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MATERIAL MATTERS

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DESIGN ICON

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Once only found in pubs and taverns, how mochaware has risen through the ranks Q

STAR SALES

Recent pieces that surprised the auction room

ASK JANET

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Janet Gleeson sheds light on your conundrums

ASK AN EXPERT Our specialists solve your antiques queries

FAIRS & AUCTIONS All-important dates for your diary

Features MEET THE MAKERS Juliet of Bristol Weaving Mill spins a yarn

10 WAYS TO A STYLISH AND PRACTICAL BATHROOM Create a tranquil washroom with these useful tips

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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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Makeover magic Having read Jay Blades’ article in the February 2020 issue, I feel he’s a kinsman when he talks about using leftover pieces of fabric and being inspired by them. I have been known to make patchwork cushions, blinds and tablecloths – all sorts of useful textile items.

One of my latest projects may be of interest to Jay – a patchwork chair. I searched for many months to find a suitable candidate – it had to be the right age, shape and be interesting, and most of all, cheap.

At last I found something for £3 at a car boot sale. The fabrics all came from my stash, which currently fills two wardrobes, and no piece is longer than about a metre. All the pieces are good quality and, to my eyes, beautiful.

The exciting part for me is putting the fabrics together, taking into account colour, texture and size. I hope Jay would approve, although at my age of 78, I don’t think I’m up for the job of collaborator!

Sheila, via email

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RIGHT Patricia enjoyed our feature on confit pots in the February issue and has shared some similar pieces she has sourced in France.

BELOW Pictures of Sheila’s chair before she got to work on it (top) and after her fantastic makeover with fabric from her extensive stash.

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Pots of joy We very much enjoyed reading the true story of confit pots in the February issue. So many pots are described as ‘confit’ but aren’t the real thing. For our company, Lebostbrocante, we buy as many as we can, but they are getting harder to find. So, we also zone in on the wonderful green glazed jugs and jars, mainly dating from the late 19th century, created to hold oil – in the part of South West France we love, it was walnut oil. The variety of glazes and patinas make these pots a very satisfying quest and are also beautiful rustic additions to interiors or gardens.

Patricia Pearson, Leominster

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If Antiques Could Talk...

Breathing new life

Shop the eco way

When my granny passed away in 1960, one of the few possessions my mother inherited was her old teapot. When she followed 20 years ago, I packed all her china into cardboard boxes.

However, I gave the teapot pride of place on my sideboard. On my last visit to the house, I found another cardboard box. On opening it, I saw a familiar pattern on lots of broken china – it was the lid of the teapot, smashed into many pieces. I glued them back together and, amazingly, it was complete, albeit with one or two chips. Some years later, I cleared out my garage and found the teapot stand! I’d had no idea it existed, and no memory of packing it. So the teapot is now complete and looks even better.

Peter Wilcox, Leigh-on-Sea

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We are first-time buyers who wanted to renovate our new home in the greenest way possible.

Being subscribers to Homes & Antiques has filled us with inspiration and loads of ideas about how to upcycle, source exciting antique furniture and choose pieces that will last, as well as keeping costs down as much as possible.

I used many images from the magazine to create moodboards and also went to Sunbury Antiques Market at Kempton Park on your recommendation to hunt for some pieces for the house. Here is a photo of our bedroom with a large glass bottle that we found at Sunbury Antiques Market, which cost £20, and also some vintage woven bags and hats from a box lot at JR Hopper & Co auctioneers in the Yorkshire Dales. Thank you for being a constant source of inspiration!

Hannah and Mark, via email

DO YOU HAVE AN ANTIQUE WITH A STORY?

T PH Sunbury Antiques Market a great source for pieces to decorate their home. INSET The couple have styled their bedroom with recent finds.

MEL SAYS: It’s so wonderful to hear how practical you have found your copies of Homes & Antiques, Hannah and Mark. Antiques markets and auction houses are brilliant places to visit – you can pick up all manner of curios and furniture, at prices to suit all budgets.

Keep an eye out for our Auction Special issue, on sale 4th March, which will focus on how to get the most out of the salesroom.

If you have something precious that’s been passed down the generations – perhaps a puzzling artwork or objet d’art – then we want to hear about it. Tell us all about your antique’s story and take a good picture of it, then send it in to us (see addresses, left). If your piece with provenance is printed, we’ll send you a Tea Cup Tea Towel worth £12 from Thornback & Peel. (thornbackandpeel.co.uk)

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H T N theMO O THIS MARCH D D N A E E S Y, U B TO THE FIVE THINGS

the ANNIVE RSARY

100 YEARS OF ERCOL Sleek, shapely and oh-so stylish, the 467 Windsor Sideboard is a design icon – and vintage versions are lusted after by Ercol collectors the world over. To celebrate the brand’s centenary, Ercol is rereleasing this classic design, with its traditional dovetail and curved handles, in fresh colourways and finishes. The very thing to breathe new life into a mid-century lover’s home.

01844 271800; ercol.com

Ercol is re-releasing the 467 Windsor Sideboard, £2,495, to celebrate the brand’s centenary.

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Sophia also offers several cushions upholstered in her signature patterns, like this silk Foliage number for £89.

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SOPHIA FRANCES Featuring vivid abstracts and brilliant botanicals, nothing quite ushers in the arrival of spring like Sophia Frances’s eyecatching fabric designs.

Her debut collection, No Wallflower, draws upon Sophia’s fascination with intricate flowers and the style of the Arts and Crafts movement, including the work of forgotten 18th-century British silk trader and designer, Anna Maria Garthwaite. Sophia’s zingy fabrics start from £85 per m. sophiafrances.com

the COLLECTION

SPRING GREENS Filling your space with houseplants is the trend that keeps on giving – not only do they bring fresh, verdant colour, they can also help to purify the air. Make your greenery look extra-pretty with this spectacular range of pots and planters from Garden Trading. These textural beauties start from £3 each.

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theMONTH

the EXHIBITION

© The Cecil Beaton Studio Archive at Sotheby’s; National Portrait Gallery, London

CECIL BEATON’S BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS

FROM TOP The Bright Young Things at Wilsford, 1927; Baba Beaton as ‘Heloise’ in Great Lovers Pageant, 1927; English artist Oliver Messel, 1932, all by Cecil Beaton.

From 12th March to 7th June, explore some of Cecil Beaton’s rarely exhibited portraits at the National Portrait Gallery. Delve into the glittering and sophisticated world of Beaton’s ‘Bright Young Things’ – the group of 1920s and 30s creatives and socialites who Beaton loved to photograph and who also became his close friends. See over 150 flamboyant works, including paintings by some of Beaton’s closest friends and ephemera such as letters, magazines and invitations. Expect plenty of eccentricity and glamour.

020 7306 0055; npg.org.uk

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5 N the COLLAB ORATIO

CERAUDO X TESS NEWALL

When an ultra-cool interiors and antiques shop teams up with artist and set designer Tess Newall, you know the results are going to be beautiful. These unique wooden chairs combine Ceraudo’s popular cane Chiara seat with Tess’s signature painting style. Perfect for bringing a folk-art flair to a hallway or bedroom, or as a statement set around a dining table, these seats are both practical and pretty. ceraudo.com

The Ceraudo x Tess Newall chairs draw upon Tess’s love for the celebrated Bloomsbury Group and European folk art. They cost £340 each and are painted by hand to order.

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20TH CENTURY DECORATIVE ARTS

Large Oak Arts & Crafts cabinet 145 cm high.

Fruit wood inlays and inset Dutch Scene, painted panel.

Rare pair of green caned aesthetic chairss

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Intricately constructed Arts & Crafts Oak plant/pot stand.

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Huge West German Fat Lava vase 45 cm high.

Mahogany Arts & Crafts occasional table.

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A WORLD RECORD FOR BONHAMS An exquisite glass vase by George Woodall has sold for £206,312 (est £120,000-£150,000), setting a new auction world record for a piece of English cameo glass. A gem of the Bonhams Fine Glass and British Ceramics sale in London last year, the vase was crafted by master English glass artist George Woodall in the late 19th century.

Named The Origin of Painting, the vase details the myth of Ariston and Fielea. It smashed a previous world record held by The Attack, a cameo plaque created by Woodall and his brother Thomas, which sold for £169,250 back in 2013. Held by the family since it was crafted, this is the first time The Origin of Painting has been offered for sale.

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SEE AN INDIAN MASTERPIECE overseas buyer in 2018, but had its licence for export blocked by the Secretary of State for Digital Culture, Media and Sport. Now, after raising ÂŁ440,000 in order to buy the painting, the piece has been acquired by the British Museum, where it joins three other paintings

by Nainsukh. The Trumpeters is now on free display at the British Museum in the Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery of China and South Asia.

Š The Trustees of the British Museum

Awash with rich colours and intricate details, this beautiful miniature watercolour reveals a traditional performance in northern India in which skilled musicians play Pahari horns with long pipes to an audience. Thought to have been created between 1735-1740 by prolific Indian court artist Nainsukh, who is famed for his sensitive and life-like portraits, The Trumpeters was sold to an

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COLLECTOR’S PARADISE Whether it’s an array of small shells, vintage thimbles, colourful buttons or coins, we’re always looking for new ways to display our collections. And the new Collector’s Coffee Table from Atkin & Thyme (£399), with its bevelled glass top, is a great way to put your hoard on show in your living room. Simply fill the nooks with your favourite pieces and admire…

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A La Mode The possessions of renowned interior designer Nicky Haslam, which came from his home, the Hunting Lodge, made £383,087 recently. Highlights included a pair of Regency gothic revival garden seats that made £6,937, a large Aubusson carpet that went for £8,187, and this lovely portrait of Coco Chanel by Cecil Beaton, which was hotly contested before selling for £50,062 (est £4,000-£6,000). Haslam’s 2013 book, Folly de Grandeur, records the interiors he created while he lived here. bonhams.com

THAT RINGS A BELL The person who donated this early Victorian gemstone ring to a charity shop would be chagrined to discover that it was rather valuable, making £948 (est £300-£400) at Catherine Southon’s last sale. The gold ring is set with a ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, another ruby and a diamond, which spells out ‘regard’. catherinesouthon.co.uk

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Spill Vase A little, cylindrical vase (sometimes designed to hang on a wall) that’s made for housing spills or tapers – thin strips of rolled paper or wood used for transferring the flame from a fire to candles or a pipe for smoking.

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AHEAD OF THE CURVE A brand new, statement headboard is an easy way to enliven a tired bed frame, especially when it’s upholstered in vivacious fabric like this one, dreamt up by up-and-coming textiles designer Bethie Tricks. Made to order, this 6ft Alice headboard is available in a range of fabrics from £1,800.

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Bookshelf These reads will inspire you to try Georgian delicacies, fabulous florals and plenty of DIY projects

A key inspiration for contemporary designers, the patterns of William Morris are timeless. Here, explore his mostcelebrated floral motifs. (£14.95, Thames & Hudson)

STUDIO STYLE The trend for handcrafted studio ceramics shows no sign of slowing down, and we love this gorgeously tactile collection from Broste Copenhagen. Glazed in graphic brown and ivory, mix and match the range with antique and vintage pieces for a tablescape that sings.

Or use some of the larger vessels to display dried flowers or spring hyacinths. Esrum large milk jug, £50; Esrum small bowl, £15; Esrum dinner plate, £25.90, all by Broste Copenhagen. brostecopenhagen.com

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s pays homage to 18th-century English food with the release of this cookbook-cum-history-book, The Art of Cooking. (£40, Sotheby’s)

In Mad About the House: 101 Interior Design Answers, blogger extraordinaire Kate Watson-Smyth offers trustworthy decorating advice. (£20, Pavilion Books)

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There’s nothing more classic than wooden floorboards – especially in period homes. However, solid wood floors can often be pricey and difficult to maintain… step forward LayRed from Moduleo! This engineered vinyl flooring is comfortable underfoot and, as it’s super-strong, it’s great for heavy footfall areas such as kitchens, hallways and living rooms. It’s available in an array of natural hues, such as this characterful Country Oak, from £39.99 per sq m.

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WATERFALL BOOKCASES With their pleasing countenance and sense of proportion, these antique bookcases are a lively collecting field JOANA VASCONCELOS From 7th March 2020-3rd Jan 2021, take a stroll around Yorkshire Sculpture Park and view colourful contemporary works. ysp.org.uk

WE WILL WALK From 7th Feb-3rd May, see groundbreaking artefacts from the American Civil Rights period of the 1950s and 60s. turnercontemporary.org

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Waterfall bookcases are so named because their shelves get deeper the further down the case they are placed, creating a waterfall effect. Sometimes, these open bookcases incorporate a cupboard or a drawer, too.

Waterfall bookcases came in many shapes and sizes, from short and wide, to tall and narrow.

They were particularly popular during the early 19th century Regency period, when many nice examples were made, including portable versions on castors, and decorative versions that were painted or lacquered and/or gilded. Buying from a recognised dealer accredited by LAPADA, for example, the quality is guaranteed and you can expect to pay anything from £1,200 to £3,500

for a piece. At auction you’ll find bargains – perhaps in the high hundreds – but you’ll have keen competition. Waterfall bookcases were made for over 200 years, mostly in mahogany, in tune with the fashions of the time.

Fan Tile Panel by William De Morgan, late 19th century. © De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; Pop Galo, 2016, Joana Vasconcelos. © Courtesy Unidade Infinita Projectos; Basket Weave Variation, c1900, Mary Lee Bendolph; Regency mahogany waterfall bookcase, sold for £1,300 at Dreweatts.

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Meet the Expert The amount an unusual silver letter rack sold for at Hansons. It was saved by the store manager of a Cardiff charity shop, who took it to a valuation day. Dating from 1881, it was identified as a piece

by Christopher Dresser.

CHINESE LUCK A subtle ‘Longquan’ celadon dish, made during China’s Ming dynasty period in the 15th century, was the top-selling lot at Matthew Barton’s European and Asian Works of Art auction.

The lovely thing, which had been thoroughly researched by Matthew and his team, fetched £16,000 against a ‘come and get me’ estimate of £1,000-£1,500.

Celadon wares were made in the Chinese town of Longquan for hundreds of years and were often exported around the world.

020 7806 5541; olympiaauctions.com

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Managing Director of Lorfords, Toby Lorford My father was an antiquarian book dealer but when I grew up, I wanted nothing to do with old things. Instead I worked for the BBC, then in PR. When my daughter Maya was born, I stayed at home to look after her and wanted something flexible to do. I started working in antiques transport – moving furniture for delivery for the likes of dealers such as Spencer Swaffer, and I thought, ‘this is easy’!

In the year 2000 I decided I would start dealing and rented a room in a shop in Tetbury. At that time I dealt purely in Georgian and Regency mahogany furniture.

In 2003 I got the opportunity to rent a whole shop on Long Street and the business began to take off. We’re still on Long Street now, but have moved to number 30, and stock a much wider variety of antiques, vintage and mid-century items, with an English, French

and Swedish flavour – much of it sourced by my business partner, Lesley Ferguson.

In 2013, we opened our first former aircraft hangar, just outside Tetbury, filling it with antiques. We now have two and show the wares of 52 top antiques dealers, such as Hilary Batstone and Blank Canvas Antiques.

You can find everything there from 17th-century English oak country furniture to mid-century furnishings, with prices from £100 upwards. In 2015, Lorfords Created was born to make new upholstery in the style of soughtafter Howard & Sons designs.

I now have 24 people in my team, including interior designers, photographers and sales people.

My days are full of meetings with staff, clients, and projects such as our new website and collaborations with Edward Bulmer paint and interior design studio Turner Pocock. At home in London, I’ve recently succumbed to one of our sofas and collect contemporary art from graduate shows. I just feel incredibly lucky – I love what I do and I’m really happy.

Victorian carpet sofa, £2,800; French antique walnut drop-leaf table, £1,950, both from Lorfords.

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A statement light in a hallway, living room or above a dining table is an easy way to bring personality and style to a space. These tailored lampshades from Habitat, designed by Matthew Long, exude vintage charm and don’t require any fiddly electrical installation, making them perfect for renters or those who favour a quick DIY job! Clockwise from top: Gerrit Black and White easyfit shade, £100; Otton Green easyfit shade, £120; Otton Natural easyfit shade, £130, all from Habitat.

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What to Sell Now 18 TH-CENTURY TABLE CLOCKS Adam Wasdell of Tennants on why you should cash in...

Top-quality 18th-century table clocks are in particular demand, especially those by recorded clockmakers in good original condition with unmodified escapements, and that have unusual features such as chiming or musical mechanisms. Finely engraved dials and backplates are also sought after. A recent sale at Tennants saw a mid 18thcentury quarter striking table clock by Henry Hindley of York (far right) sell for £11,000 (est £6,000-£8,000), and a George III eight-day Dutch striking alarm table clock with moonphase by Paul Rimbault of London (right) go for £7,200 (est £3,000-£5,000). See more fine clocks on page 33.

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smile. Rather than focusing on her ‘issues’, being creative gave her space from them. Finding such an outlet for a person going through any kind of difficulty can turn their life around.

I believe everybody is creative at heart. We all start out with the desire to make and create. As very young children, we all love to draw. But over time we shy away from our imaginative side. But it’s easy to get back into it if you want. Pick up an arts or crafts magazine, or try a workshop – learning directly from the experts is how I did it.

I’ve got a series of workshops coming up in my new Ironbridge studio that I’m super excited about. I’ve said before that I want to help preserve the age-old crafts that we have in this country and, as well as upholstery courses and a basic upcycling one, I also plan to run a series called the Red List Workshops. These will be put together with the Heritage Crafts Association, and will target those skills that feature on its Red List – traditional British crafts that are likely to disappear within a generation. We will ask craftspeople who specialise in these endangered techniques to come and share them. My hope is that someone might get the bug for a particular old craft, and that could be enough to keep it alive. I not only want to bring joy to those who take the creative courses, but also to bring some critical crafts back from the brink.

Visit jayand.co to find out more about Jay’s workshops.

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CREATIVE POWER Our columnist believes that unleashing our creativity not only brings us joy, but has the ability to change us for the better

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reativity is everything. It keeps me sane, and fills my soul with a joy that I cannot put into words.

When I’ve been away from my workshop for too long, I get frustrated and my mind goes all over the place. That’s when I know I need some creative time.

It’s a powerful thing, to create.

Making something can give you a sense of achievement, offer hours of escapism and, maybe best of all, it’s not something you can ever get ‘wrong’. No one would say to Picasso, for instance, ‘You haven’t painted a face. It doesn’t look like

a face.’ Your interpretation cannot be wrong. And you’d never say to a child who’s drawn a crazy, colourful, scribbled picture of their family, ‘That’s not what they look like!’

The fact that true creativity can’t be wrong is one of the reasons that it’s so good for our health. I’ve seen simple creative projects bring joy to people in the lowest of spirits. Back when I did a lot of youth work, there was a teenager who’d been struggling with mental health for years. I taught her how to upcycle and, after a few weeks, she began to

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) Louis XIV ormolu clock c1820, £1,975, Georgia Lacey at Decorative Collective. ) Murday electromagnetic clock, £7,850, Carlton Clocks. ) Wedgwood Jasper clock, £175, Appleby Antiques. ) A skeleton clock from the directoire period, £POA, Butchoff Antiques. ) French four glass mantel clock c1890, £1,950, FJ & RD Story Antique Longcase Clocks. ) Antique malachite, gilt and patinated spelter mantel clock, £6,500, Mayfair Gallery. ) Art deco clock with peach mirrored glass by Bayard c1930, £275, The Old Cinema.

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Classic Blue Invite Pantone’s Colour of the Year into your home with these finds ) Holland fixed-cover sofa, £2,722, Darlings of Chelsea. ) Set of six mid-century blue and gold tumblers with jug, £95, The Old Cinema. ) French pale blue frill glass shade with blue glass rim, £165, Agapanthus Interiors. ) Kangxi blue and white lidded vase from Jingdezhen, £2,950 for a pair, Catherine Hunt Oriental Antiques. ) The Midi locker in Navy, £299, Mustard Made. ) Antique Chinese Ningxia rug, £4,500, Farnham Antique Carpets.

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Vienna Straw Classic and timeless, cane furniture is an elegant addition to any room Vienna straw is a type of weave with an octagonal pattern that gained popularity when it was used by Thonet on his bentwood chair. In the 1840s the seat was chosen to furnish a cafe in Vienna, and promptly gave the pattern its name. An array of pieces displaying the versatile material survive, including this curving campaign sofa (£8,400, Hawker Antiques) and magazine rack (£940, Pamono).

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Meet the Makers

BRISTOL WEAVING MILL Juliet and Franki, design duo and founders of the mill, work together to weave sustainable textiles using traditional methods I N T E RV IE W KAT Y L AY TO N

Established in 2015 by Franki Brewer (seen left) and Juliet Bailey (right), the Bristol Weaving Mill was launched to meet the demand for their textile designs to be manufactured on a larger scale. Today, from their Bristol micromill, the pair – along with their skilled team – create classic textile designs using salvaged machinery. Here, co-founder Juliet reveals what actually goes on within the mill’s redbrick walls…

When did you first discover weaving?

I only remembered recently that I had

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gone to an after-school weaving club while I was at primary school – I found a weave that I had made back in the Eighties! The club was run by an elderly lady who had some simple frame looms, and we had great fun weaving pieces of fabric that we then made into purses.

As a teenager, I inherited a small weaving loom that my grandad had made for my grandma. Later, while I was at university, my grandmother bought me a large dobby handloom.

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Meet the Makers

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Franki and Juliet work on the 1985 Dornier rapier industrial loom, also known as ‘Dorian’: ‘It needed a great deal of TLC and restoration – we spent our first year working on this.’

kind of path, but I wasn’t sure which medium. I went on to study a BA in textiles and, when I found weaving, it just seemed to click.

What do you do at the Bristol Weaving Mill?

We aim to create fabric and woven products that showcase sustainable designs and British manufacturing at its best. The idea was to open a facility in the UK where a no-boundaries approach could be taken to fabric sampling and production weaving. Marrying traditional methods with innovative design, we work on a wide variety of projects, from local alpaca products to fabric

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designs for the catwalk. Being a micro-mill, we have the ability to work closely with clients to develop fabric and items that suit their needs.

Talk us through the process When working on a new design, the team at BWM will have a meeting with the client to discuss their project. We will then work on sourcing appropriate yarns and raw materials to create a collection of handloom samples and supporting CAD [ComputerAided Design] patterns. While doing this, we think ahead to the manufacturing stage and

perform any tests. During the design process, we use specialist software to create our motifs. This software can be uploaded to the handlooms and allows us to make quick decisions on the loom. We experiment with patterns, yarns and structures until we have created a range of samples we deem suitable to present to the client. Once the final samples have been costed, the approved designs will be woven on a larger scale, either on our industrial handlooms or our in-house industrial machines. Each loom has its own personality and, as a

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT ‘The mill focuses on creating ecological, sustainable and ethically responsible fabrics using locally spun wool together with recycled and reclaimed fibres.’

weaver, you have to get to know the nuances of the machinery in order to weave smoothly and at the optimum speed.

working on the local ‘closed loop’ and sustainable project, The Bristol Cloth, reaching our five-year anniversary with the mill, and being stocked in shops such as The New Craftsmen, Heal’s and Neptune.

Describe your workshop We are tucked away behind Bristol Temple Meads railway station, in a 1950s office building. In the summer, we like to open the roller shutters when we’re weaving on Dorian (our fondly nicknamed industrial loom – he’s forever young after we restored and saved him from scrap). It’s lovely to be weaving with Bristol life slowly filtering past.

Do you have any future plans or aspirations?

Over the next five years we would like to work towards expanding and starting our own brand under The Bristol Weaving Mill name, and launch our own collection of accessories, such as blankets, cushions and throws.

Any proud moments so far?

I would say a combination of

You can see more of the mill’s work at bristolweavingmill.co.uk

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If your entrance hall allows it, a large, solid table is a must. Use it to store outdoor shoes, and scarves and picnic blankets in a basket underneath. Top it off with a highly decorative mirror, and a stoneware urn or two filled with fronds of eucalyptus.

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PREVIOUS PAGE Take a pew: make a feature of a quiet corner of your home, such as a hallway or even in the kitchen, with a bench and selection of ceremonial candle holders. Incorporate handembroidered kneelers as extra seating options for children.

BELOW In a garden room or boot room, embrace a sense of flourishing new life with plenty of fresh greenery entwined around candle holders and perhaps a font. A decorative stonework panel grounds the look.

19th-century wooden font, £950, Lorfords. Wreath, £40, Lily Violet May. Gothic panel, £220, Maison Tetbury. Candelabra, find similar at Antique Church Furnishings.

Lectern, find similar at Robert Mills Architectural Antiques.

Iron urn, £375 for a pair, Number 52 Antiques. Italian gilt candlesticks, £2,325 for four (two shown); candle stand, £525, both Lorfords.

Large antique French cast-iron blessed virgin with halo of roses, £320, Antique Church Furnishings.

19th-century gilt French pricket candlestick, £475; 18th-century church pew, £375 for a pair, both Lorfords.

Chalkware Our Lady of Grace statue, £94, Beau Chateau Boutique. 1900s French plaster statue of Christ the Sacred Heart, £45, Antique Church Furnishings. Bible, £2,000; English bible, £4,250; New Testament, £1,650, all Peter Harrington. Our Lady of Sorrows statue, £400, Luzar Vestments. 1950s Persian Lilian runner, £895, Rare Rugs. Hand-embroidered church cushion kneeler hassocks, £90 for nine, Antique Church Furnishings.

LEFT Regency side table, £9,500 for a pair; Carrara marble urns monogrammed MB, £350 for a pair, both Lorfords.

Early Victorian silver communion chalice, £350; early Victorian silver communion cup, £250, both Lassco. Ukrainian icon of Madonna and child, £155, Antique Church Furnishings. Gothic-style mirror, £1,650 for a pair, Lorfords. Antique heavy brass small Victorian gothic missal book stand, £250, Antique Church Furnishings. French religious books, £15 for three, Focus on the Past. Small carved antique alabaster bust of St Ruth, £250, Antique Church Furnishings. Black riding boots, £250, Lorfords. Wicker basket, find similar at Garden Trading.

Throw, stylist’s own.

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INSPIRATION Ecclesiastical Salvage

18th-century trestle table, £3,800, Lorfords. Egham Hythe elm and beech early 1900s classic church chapel chairs, £55 each; Sacred Heart statue of Jesus with removable hands and cuffs, £265, both Antique Church Furnishings. Plain rimmed pewter plates, £75 each; 19th-century silver communion dish on stand, £350, both Lassco.

Pewter mugs, from £28 each, Focus on the Past.

Swedish ceramic jugs, £1,950 for two (as part of a collection), Brownrigg.

Communion chalice, £1,200 for a pair, Lassco.

Early 19th-century pewter bowl, £245, Josephine Ryan Antiques. Plates, £2,500 for a large set of tableware, Brownrigg. Three large silver plate forks with monogram, £25 for four; three French black-handled silver collared knives, £85 for 12, both Number 52 Antiques. Iron hanging candle chandelier, £450, Josephine Ryan Antiques. Blush pink tablecloth, £37.50; blush pink napkins, £14.40, both La Redoute.

Pewter footed bowl, £150, Focus on the Past.

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Please note: if you are planning to eat or drink from pewter tableware, make sure it doesn’t contain any lead.

RIGHT Bless this house: a mixture of communion dishes offset with bold, cream ceramic pitchers, adds interest and a fun sense of feasting to the dining area. Choose items of different heights to keep the effect intriguing.

The candle chandelier is a dramatic finishing touch, which brings the room to life as night falls.

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LEFT Rug, find similar at Joshua Lumley. Amara small velvet cushions, from £35 each, Graham & Green. Red maniple (on pink cushion), £20; pink maniple (on orange cushion), £15; white maniple (on mustard cushion), £15, all Luzar Vestments. Plain rimmed pewter plate, £75, Lassco.

RIGHT In this cosy snug, a lectern has been cleverly refashioned into a lamp, complete with table. The finely detailed minister’s chair is not only a stylish addition to the room but also provides a comfy seat, with help from a sumptuously beaded cushion.

Simple velvet cushions are instantly transformed into something much more striking with the addition of maniples in contrasting colours.

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Trinity oak period minister’s chair, £295, Antique Church Furnishings. Late 1800s Italian altar cushion all glass beaded, £135 for a pair, Antiques Centre York. Bible, £2,000, Peter Harrington.

Decorative floor lamp lectern, £980; orange silk lampshade 50cm, £210, both Lorfords. Rare Joseph and Mary antique French chalkware, £80 for the pair, Beau Chateau Boutique.

Hymns ancient & modern book, £250; bible, £2,250, both Peter Harrington. Red book (on lectern), stylist’s own. Plants and pots, stylist’s own.

Capital, £950 for a pair with columns, Brownrigg. Izzy two-and-a-half-seat sofa in Dusty Rose cotton matt velvet, £1,940, Sofa.com. Amara small velvet cushion, £35, Graham & Green. Cushion with saint image, stylist’s own.

1930s Turkish Kayseri kilim, £1,695, Rare Rugs.

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BELOW Bed, find similar at 1st Dibs.

19th-century French rosary, £695, Luzar Vestments.

Cushions, find similar at Anthropologie. Pebble velvet king-size quilt in Rose, £195, Graham & Green. Embroidered cream shawl St Alphege, £20; gold woolwork altar frontal,

£160, both Antique Church Furnishings. Egham Hythe elm and beech early 1900s classic church chapel chair, £55, Antique Church Furnishings. Small drawing of Christ, £125, Josephine Ryan Antiques. Rare vintage chalkware plaster statue, £92, Beau Chateau Boutique.

Ebonised table lamp, £595 for

a pair, Lorfords. Sanctuary bell with the four evangelists, £150, Luzar Vestments. Bible (top) £2,250; bible (bottom), £2,000, both Peter Harrington.

Glasses and boots, stylist’s own.

Wreath, £30, Lily Violet May.

Treat your bed to a beautifully carved headboard, then make it inviting with layers of quilts and finely embroidered fabrics, such as this gold woolwork altar frontal.

LEFT The bathroom is ripe for incorporating salvaged pieces.

Use the window sill to display statement candlesticks and small statuary. Be creative with other items such as columns and capitals – they make unusual soap holders or a spot for trailing plants.

Arched window mirror, £750, Lorfords. Bath and copper taps, find similar at Heritage Bathrooms. Painted wooden column, £495 for a pair, Lorfords. Savon de Marseille olive block soap, £12, Trouva. 18th-century Italian wooden cherub, £2,900 for a pair, Lorfords.

Brass candlesticks, find similar at Lorfords. Tea lights and holders, stylist’s own.

Towels, from £9.99, Zara Home. Books, stylist’s own.

Natural sponge, £5, Homesense. Glastonbury chair, £450, Robert Mills Architectural Antiques.

Spanish terracotta jug, £245, Josephine Ryan Antiques. Plaster and gilt frieze, £250, Maison Tetbury.

Rug, find similar at John Lewis & Partners.

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LIVING WITH ANTIQUES Four ELEGANT homes filled with EXQUISITE antiques, advice on collecting COPPER (p67) and the simple charm of MOCHAWARE (p93)

The dark walls of Ilkka and Janne’s hall are the perfect foil for their collection of wallpaper fragments, which they uncovered during the restoration of their old farmhouse. To see more, turn to page 74.

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Her Dark

Materials Treating her home as a canvas, Eniko Kirkwood transformed her once-conventional 19th-century cottage using colour, pattern and interesting antiques FE AT U R E S E R E N A FO K S C H A N E R

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Eniko painted the living room in Railings, a dark, almost grey shade by Farrow & Ball, which provides the perfect backdrop to her eclectic mix of antiques and highstreet finds. The coffee table was bespoke, the rattan pouffe is from Ikea and the pendant light is from Marks & Spencer.

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ABOVE FROM LEFT The dark green velvet sofa is from Made. Shutters provide privacy while letting the light in; fresh white paint on the woodwork provides a crisp contrast to the dark walls.

RIGHT The dining table came from a local reclamation yard and was originally a prop on the set of Game of Thrones.

The walls are painted in Mole from Abigail Ahern.

The couple bought the dresser at the back of the dining room from a vintage shop in the Lake District. Eniko revamped it with a coat of paint in an almost black shade.

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ook out for the house with the blue door,’ says Eniko Kirkwood, as she gives directions to her home in Comber, near Belfast, which she shares with her husband, Michael, and their two labradors. By the time we arrive, however, the blue door, with its deep Arts and Crafts hinges, has been transformed, and is now a spring-like leaf green.

‘Things change all the time in this house,’ she says. One month, guests might be admiring a new floral wallpaper. A few weeks later, it’s an adventurous paint effect in a bedroom.

It’s clear that Eniko, a Hungarian-born interpreter, who felt instantly welcome in Northern Ireland, regards her home

as a canvas. ‘I’m always gathering ideas and inspiration for different looks in magazines and online,’ she says. ‘I’ll confess that I don’t enjoy the process of painting and decorating, but I do like putting the brush down, standing back and seeing the final effect.’

Set at the end of a quiet lane, the semi-detached cottage sits opposite a sprawling Victorian pile once occupied

by Northern Ireland’s second Prime Minister, John Andrews, whose brother, Thomas, was the chief designer of the Titanic. ‘Our home was probably built in the 1890s for farm workers on the estate,’ says Eniko, adding that the three-bedroom house was not actually their first choice.

‘We’d set out to buy a detached property but, one day, Michael

The Owners Eniko Kirkwood, an interpreter, and her husband Michael, a civil servant.

The Property A 19th-century former farm worker’s cottage in Northern Ireland. Downstairs there’s a snug, living room, kitchen/diner, shower room and a utility room. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a bathroom.

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Eniko transformed the oncepale kitchen cabinets with a coat of Dock Blue by Little Greene. She also replaced overhead cupboards with open shelving from Ikea. The walls are painted in Madison Grey from Abigail Ahern.

Houses in this hidden hamlet, a five-minute walk from town, rarely come up for sale, so a bidding war ensued – the Kirkwoods emerged victorious.

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mentioned that this house was up for sale. It’s 10 minutes away from his parents’ home, in a lovely area where he used to play as a child.’

It was the bucolic County Down setting, with a duck pond and a river crossed by a bridge, and shaded by tall trees, that captured Eniko’s imagination even before she had stepped inside. ‘I said, “This is it, I don’t even need to see the house”, as I’d fallen for the area.’ Houses in the hidden hamlet, a five-minute walk from town, rarely come up for sale, so a bidding war ensued – the Kirkwoods emerged victorious.

The previous owners had bolted on the light-filled kitchen and dining room extension that overlooks the long garden at the back of the house.

Upstairs, they added the bathroom and bedroom, which lead to a roof terrace above. They’d also painted everything – walls, doors, ceilings, joinery – in varying shades of white and magnolia.

All of which suited Eniko perfectly.

‘Everything was so neutral that it was easy to change and make my own, without spending too much.’

For inspiration, she turned to interior designer Abigail Ahern, the doyenne of brooding interiors. ‘I’d been toying with the idea of a traditional cottage CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Curios and vintage pieces that Eniko has picked up over the years from antiques shops and flea markets fill the house; the coffee grinder belonged to Eniko’s grandmother and is one of many pieces of vintage kitchenalia that fill the open shelves; the couple have a good collection of old vinyl; exotic houseplants and cacti abound.

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RIGHT The bathroom was given a new look with inexpensive fittings from Victorian Plumbing and floor tiles from British Ceramic Tile. ABOVE & FAR RIGHT Eniko has experimented with different paint effects throughout the house, such as the ombré-style wall in the bedroom, which she achieved by using three different shades of green applied with a wide paintbrush to blend the colours. The furniture is a mix of new and antique, and the stool, chest of drawers and wardrobe were all found on Gumtree.

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look, but then I spotted one of her dark schemes and I knew I wanted a room like that.’ The snug, with its pretty Victorian fireplace, was the first to be transformed with a coat of deep blue paint. ‘My husband’s initial reaction was not positive. But he loved the result.’ Emboldened, they pooled their skills to bring atmosphere to the living room, now a monochrome mix of black walls with crisp, white woodwork. ‘It’s our favourite room,’ she says. ‘It feels like a cocoon.’

This is a house where everyone pitches in, so when Eniko’s mother and stepfather visited from Hungary, they found themselves perched on ladders, repainting the nondescript cupboards in the kitchen a deep, dark blue. The overhead units were removed and replaced with simple open shelves, now filled with bright crockery. ‘I love that busy-kitchen look,’ Eniko says.

The style here is an exuberant mix of influences from contemporary high street to traditional. ‘I don’t have a particular look and that’s why every room feels different. I like a bit of everything: Scandi, boho, eclectic… It would be safe to say I’m a maximalist,’ she says. Although the decoration is new, a great deal of the furniture and objects are antique. ‘It was my grandmother who really started my love of anything old. Some of my

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With a keen eye for an overlooked gem, Eniko frequents antiques shops and reclamation yards, as well as eBay. ‘Not everything is that old, it just has to have the right feel.’

TOP LEFT & RIGHT Throughout the house, Eniko has played with contrasting colours. Here, a chalky lilac shade has a softening effect on the moody grey on the lower half of the wall.

ABOVE Eniko covered the wall with black paint using a large sponge for a distressed effect.

The school desk and screen are second-hand, from Gumtree.

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favourite pieces, like the oil lamps and an antique coffee grinder, came from her. They all have stories to tell.’ With a keen eye for an overlooked gem, Eniko frequents local antiques shops and reclamation yards, as well as eBay and Gumtree. Apart from the deep velvet sofas – ‘I have a thing about them’, she admits – nothing here cost more than £500. ‘Not everything is that old, it just has to have the right feel.’

Fitted wardrobes have been removed in favour of freestanding versions, which Eniko feels add more personality. A glass-fronted cabinet in the living room was a present from Michael and, in the kitchen, the convivial dining table was once a prop on Game of Thrones. The dresser,

revamped with a coat of dark paint, came from a vintage shop in the Lake District. Underfoot, the wide wooden flooring is reclaimed, ‘It’s the only thing we didn’t do ourselves,’ she says.

Upstairs, the bathroom was given a Victorian feel with encaustic-effect tiles, houseplants and a claw-foot bath.

The melting, ombré tones of the main bedroom, tucked under the eaves, were an experiment. ‘I’d seen this look on a paint company’s website. I went online and found a tutorial on YouTube. It didn’t start well, so I developed my own technique using three different paints.’

Another bedroom has a soft limewash.

As Eniko stands back to survey the result, she says, ‘I like it now, but it’ll probably be very different next year!’

LEFT Antique chapel chair, £262 for four, Pamono.

Mr Clarke clock, £100, Newgate.

William IV mahogany dressing table mirror, £625, Nimbus Antiques at Selling Antiques.

BELOW Small Painted Face Vase, £38, After Noah.

RIGHT Chicago floor lamp, £199, Made.

Get the Look

Rebel matt emulsion, £14.50 for 1.25l, Crown Paints. LEFT Antique brass coffee grinder, £119.77, EcseribazarHU at Etsy.

Monstera deliciosa Swiss cheese plant, from £22.99, Hortology.

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Emerald Carlton two-seater sofa, £1,599, Swoon.

RIGHT Crosley Cruiser Dove Grey vinyl record player, £89, Urban Outfitters.

Vintage wardrobe, £1,350, Scaramanga.

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Material Matters:

COPPER

Attractive, malleable and versatile, it’s little wonder that this warm metal has been a practical and decorative staple in our lives and homes since prehistoric times WO R DS J EN NY O L DA K ER I L LU ST R AT I O N S B ECK I CL A RK

From bold pendant lights to luxurious kitchenware, copper can be easily worked into any room. This ancient metal lends instant statement chic to contemporary spaces, but is equally effective at creating a warm, rustic effect in vintage schemes.

This versatility has helped to cement the desire for copper over recent years – a demand that shows no signs of waning.

It’s not just among today’s home-

decorators that this metal is prized. ‘Since its very discovery – thousands of years ago – copper has always been valuable,’ explains Marc Allum, miscellaneous expert on the Antiques Roadshow. ‘It has countless uses as it works easily, is malleable and anneals, and is a good conductor.’ All of which has served to give copper a timeless appeal – it’s been important for centuries, with diverse

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The incredible copper collection gleams in the kitchen of the National Trust’s Attingham Park in Shropshire.

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MATERIAL MATTERS Copper

©National Trust Images/Andreas von Einsiedel www.nationaltrust.org.uk; Hulton Archive/Getty Images; Don Emmert/AFP via Getty Images; BibleLandPictures.com/Alamy Stock Photo; Prisma/UIG/Getty Images; National Geographic Image Collection/Alamy Stock Photo

applications from the practical to the decorative.

Copper items dating back as far as 9000 BC have been discovered, though it is thought to have been the early Mesopotamians (around 6,000 years ago) who were the first to widely produce and use it. Its appeal grew and its global significance led to a period known as the ‘Copper Age’. However, when it was discovered that copper – fairly soft in its pure form – could be made stronger by mixing it with other metals, things changed. An alloy of copper and tin created bronze, which became the go-to material for weapons and tools, and thus the Bronze Age began.

However, copper never went entirely out of fashion and has

remained a popular decorative material for everyone from the Ancient Egyptians to the Romans (and beyond). The arrival of the printing press in the early 15th century increased demand, as copper sheets could be easily engraved as printing plates. Furthermore, its RIGHT The Mauviel workshop in Normandy, France, where some of the most iconic copper pots have been forged since 1830.

BELOW The Dolcoath copper and tin mine in Camborne, Cornwall, c1831.

This vase was crafted by the Keswick School of Industrial Arts and is for sale at Solo Antiques.

Key Designs Historic creations in copper

THE STATUE OF LIBERTY

DEAD SEA COPPER SCROLL

HEAD OF A RULER

COPPER STILL

The outer shell of this iconic sculpture is made entirely of copper – oxidation turned the statue to the familiar green shade we know today.

The Dead Sea Scrolls were written on parchment or papyrus, except this one, which was written on copper (with one per cent tin) from c70 AD.

Now housed in the Met, New York, this intriguing copper bust from c2300-2000 BC was a huge technological and creative accomplishment for the time.

In the 1400s, producers of alcohol discovered copper was the ideal material for stills. It remains the go-to material for many distillers today.

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Small copper watering can, £98, Appleby Antiques.

‘Copper from the Arts & Crafts period will find ready collectors’ markets.’ anti-corrosive properties made it suitable for roofing, and copper’s use in coins widened its allure further.

Its multitude of qualities and wide range of uses mean copper has endured. And antiques wrought in this metal – whether decorative or practical – often exude character and charm. As with any antiques, though, the demand for copper depends very much on the item.

‘Many people in the trade argue that the heyday of copper has passed,’ says Marc. ‘What is certain is that things have changed and the copper warming pan is one of the most difficult antiques to sell. However, there are exceptions and I’ve always maintained that the best of every genre will find a deserving market.’

As examples, Marc claims copper measures, jelly moulds and kitchenalia can often be sought after.

‘Larger ‘coppers’ (boiling pans or

vats) have become trendy for use as log bins, so repurposing also figures,’ he adds.

Prospective collectors should look out for pieces from specific movements or schools of art too: ‘Copper from the Arts and Crafts period will find ready collectors’ markets, and people will always be on the lookout for designers like John Pearson and William Benson, or pieces from the Newlyn School [see page 72] or Keswick School of Industrial Arts.’

The market for some antique copper can also be affected by the very fact that it has practical applications, as Susan Witts of Appleby Antiques explains: ‘We sell antique copper kitchenware for use,

so the appeal is to chefs and keen amateur cooks rather than collectors.’ Not only does this affect the potential buyer base, it also influences what buyers should be seeking out: ‘If you are looking for copper to use it should be a good, heavy gauge of copper and also needs to have good tinning,’ says Susan.

There are several makers to look out for too. ‘From the 19th century there are a number of quality manufacturers of English copper,’ says Susan. ‘These include Benhams, W Adams, Temple & Crook and Barron & Wilson. In France you have names like Trottier and Letang.

However, as much copperware was

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1. Jones Bros small copper saucepan, £195, Appleby Antiques.

2. Hugh Wallis Arts and Crafts copper centrepiece, £525, Solo Antiques.

3. Large Benham copper mould, £335, Appleby Antiques.

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MATERIAL MATTERS Copper

THE FUTURE OF COPPER

Paul Dixon

Furniture designer Paul Kelley is drawn to copper’s beautiful magnetism Copper is very much a material of the future. Its conductive properties have made it invaluable in telecommunications and electricals and, in terms of the environment, copper can be easily recycled without losing any of its properties, making it even more attractive. In the world of design, there are various makers finding new ways to harness copper’s beauty. One of these is furniture designer Paul Kelley, whose striking modular copper pieces are both versatile and impressively sculptural.

The collection is made up of 20cm copper cubes – each magnetised to allow endless configurations when attached to other cubes, to create everything from chairs to bookcases.

And because of the natural qualities of copper, every cube is unique and will develop its own patina over time. pk-designs.co.uk

ABOVE & BELOW Taking modular furniture to the next level, Paul Kelley’s copper cubes can be rearranged into all sorts of configurations, thanks to their magnetised sides. The 20cm cubes can be used for storage, seating, or simply as sculptural pieces in their own right. They will also age beautifully over time, developing a gorgeous patina through wear and everyday use.

for utility, often it wasn’t marked – then it just comes down to knowing how to judge the quality.’

There are simple ways to keep your copper antiques in good condition.

The first is to avoid over-polishing.

As for cleaning: ‘Immerse it in vinegar and salt,’ Marc advises. ‘It’s a trick that polish manufacturers don’t want you to know. But, be careful, it’s quite aggressive. Take advice if you’re not sure.’ Some pieces won’t need cleaning and sometimes the patina that appears over time is part of the appeal and adds to the charm.

As for value, if you’re looking to invest, copper is potentially a very accessible market. ‘You can buy interesting small pieces of antique copper from about £30,’ says Susan.

‘But if you’re looking for something special, expect to pay anything up to a couple of thousand pounds.’

Turn the page for essential expert advice on collecting copper

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1. Expect to pay £200£500 for a set of copper Newlyn door plates such as these at Solo Antiques.

2. This Newlyn bowl can be seen at the National Trust’s Trerice manor in Cornwall.

3. Jardinière by John Pearson 1901, Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Penzance.

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With their fascinating history and distinctive style, pieces from the Newlyn School have a timeless appeal, says Jenny Oldaker The fishing industry in Cornwall was hardly a reliable source of income in the 19th century. Bad weather meant fishermen could suffer considerable periods of inactivity – especially through the winter – but, for the town of Newlyn, help came along from a surprising source.

The artist John Drew Mackenzie had recently moved to Newlyn and had a vision of creating an artistic centre of excellence in his new town.

His idea was realised in 1890 when, along with some fellow artists, he founded the Newlyn Industrial Class. They took on unemployed fishermen and taught them to work with copper, specialising in repoussé work – a metalwork technique in which the material is hammered on the reverse to create designs in bas-relief. The skilled craftsman John

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Pearson joined the school in 1892 and is cited as being a huge inspiration and influence for the work that followed.

Pieces in the Newlyn copper tradition combine practicality and beauty, very much in keeping with the Arts and Crafts movement of the time. Each one is handmade with skill and care, which has helped make these antiques highly prized by collectors today. The Newlyn craftsmen created items that were both decorative and useful – everything from trays, plates and chargers to boxes, bowls and elaborate picture and mirror frames.

Unsurprisingly, given the location and the background of the artists, Newlyn designs typically featured fish, sea creatures, Rare Newlyn charger, £1,650, Hill House Antiques & Decorative Arts.

‘Newlyn craftsmen created items that were decorative and useful.’ ships and other nautical themes, but this is only one clue to look out for when determining Newlyn copper.

The distinctive Newlyn stamp, and signatures of the makers, offer indication of provenance, but take care when seeking out a genuine piece. ‘When purchasing, make sure you buy from a reputable specialist dealer as there are a lot of fakes/ reproductions out there,’ advises Janice Kehoe of Solo Antiques.

‘Always look for detail and check the back of the piece for the quality of the repoussé work. Find a friendly dealer and talk to them. Most are delighted to talk to fellow enthusiasts.’

If you want to buy a good example of the craft, avoid pieces that have been regularly polished – this can wear away the sharpness of the design. Likewise, any corrosion or distortion of the material will detract from its value. A little background knowledge is also helpful for prospective collectors: ‘There are a couple of good books out there on Newlyn – and it is always worth reading up on a subject before buying items, so you know what you are looking at,’ advises Janice.

industry its illustrious name. ‘It has been an honour to bring this craft back to life again, within the workshop where it all started nearly 130 years ago,’ says Michael.

‘The memories of those who worked here are alive in their relatives who speak so proudly of them, and share wonderful stories when they drop by to see what we’re making.’ For any prospective collectors of Newlyn copper, this workshop is the perfect place to get a feel for where the whole movement first began.

This oil on canvas at Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Young Apprentice, Newlyn Copperworks by Stanhope Alexander Forbes, shows Johnny Payne Cotton beating copper under the watchful eye of John Drew Mackenzie.

Where to buy FOUNDRY GALLERY ART & ANTIQUES

Unit 12, The Old Foundry Chapel, Chapel Terrace, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4AB. 01736 752787; foundrygallery.co.uk HILL HOUSE ANTIQUES & DECORATIVE ARTS

144a Kensington Church St, London, W8 4BN. 07973 842777; hillhouse-antiques.co.uk

Mackenzie died in 1918 and although production continued on and off for several decades, the Newlyn workshop had closed its doors by the middle of the 20th century. Today, though, there is an active copper works in Newlyn once more. Artisan coppersmith Michael Johnson resurrected the Newlyn

copper workshop in 2004 and makes bespoke copper creations from the same site as Mackenzie’s original project.

His work is contemporary and doesn’t seek to imitate the original Newlyn School, but there is still a strong connection to the figures who collectively gave Newlyn’s metalwork

Where to see PENLEE HOUSE GALLERY & MUSEUM

Morrab Rd, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4HE. 01736 363625; penleehouse.org.uk

NEWLYN ART GALLERY*

THE COPPER WORKS**

New Road, Newlyn, Cornwall, TR18 5PZ. 01736 363715; newlynartgallery.co.uk

Unit 8 Wesley Place, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5AZ. 07976 271781; thecopperworksnewlyn.com

KEITH RICHARDS ANTIQUES

Sampford Brett, Nr Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4LL. 01984 632210; keithrichardsantiques.co.uk SOLO ANTIQUES

01995 671096; solo-antiques.co.uk Auction houses and fairs can also be good places to find Newlyn pieces.

David Lay Auctions in Cornwall (davidlay.co.uk) often has pieces for sale, or try Antique Fairs Cornwall (antiquefairscornwall.co.uk).

*Please note: Newlyn Art Gallery doesn’t have Newlyn work inside, but does have four famous Newlyn copper plaques on the building’s exterior. **The Copper Works are Michael Johnson’s workshop, where Newlyn copper craft has been re-established. Phone ahead if planning to visit.

©National Trust Images/Nadia Mackenzie, www.nationaltrust.org.uk; Stanhope Alexander Forbes 1857-1947 Young Apprentice, Newlyn Copperworks, oil on canvas, 76.5 x 61.5cm, Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Penzance

MATERIAL MATTERS Copper

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HOMES Finnish Farmhouse

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY An eclectic mix of antiques and vintage pieces are combined to great effect in Ilkka Mälkiäinen and Janne Kupiainen’s beautiful weekend retreat in western Finland FE AT U R E J O N N A K IVI L A H TI PH OTO G R A PH S K RIS TA K ELTA N EN/L IVI N G I NSI D E

The Owners Interior architect Ilkka Mälkiäinen and Janne Kupiainen, architect and Design Director of Kuudes Ltd.

ABOVE The house was built in 1800 and was once an old farm building. It is now a spacious two-storey property with plenty of room for guests at weekends. RIGHT Ilkka (standing) and Janne in the veranda, which sits to the side of the house. Pot plants including pelargoniums are kept here during the winter months.

The Property The double-fronted house in Huittinen, western Finland, dates back to 1800 and was extended in 1923.

Today it comprises a library, dining room, kitchen, veranda and two bedrooms on the ground floor. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and bathrooms, which are being renovated.

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CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT The late 19th-century bureau in the corner of the living room is dwarfed by the Asparagas falcatus, which are traditional Finnish houseplants; the living room is furnished with pieces from different periods, including an 18th-century barrel back chair and a 1970s Swedish gilt and glass coffee table; the antlers above the doorway in the small sitting room were a present from Ilkka’s parents.

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e knew right away that it was meant to be,’ says interior architect, Ilkka Mälkiäinen, recalling his first visit to the farmhouse in western Finland that he and his partner, architect Janne Kupiainen, have been restoring since 2008.

The couple had been looking for a restoration project for several years without much success, but on arriving at the property, which dates back to 1800 and was converted into a house in the 1920s, they knew their search was finally over. Externally, the traditional wooden building, with its painted tongue and groove panels and pretty dormer windows, was picture book perfect. Inside, however, it was another story. ‘The house hadn’t been lived in for several decades,’ Ilkka explains.

‘The ceilings had been lowered in the 1970s and there were tons of layers of ugly and inappropriate materials.’

Despite the lack of a bathroom or access to running water, dodgy electrics and a general air of abandonment, the building was structurally sound and exactly the challenge they were looking for. Basic renovations took a year to complete and, during that time, the hidden beauty of the house was revealed – ceilings were restored to their

The entrance hall is painted black, which is a reference to one of the wallpapers the couple discovered when they renovated the house. Framed fragments of old papers from different parts of the house hang to the left of the doorway, which leads into a small sitting room painted a soft grey.

The kitchen cabinets were made to the couple’s own design – they echo the simple architecture of the house. The doors were installed in the 1920s and feature imitation oak graining.

There is an emphasis on natural materials throughout the room, from the marble worktops to the original, untreated floor.

The effect is relaxed and unpretentious, in keeping with the history of the farmhouse.

HOMES Finnish Farmhouse The kitchen leads into the dining room, beyond which lies the couple’s bedroom. RIGHT The1950s woodburning range heats the house, and a modern, stainless-steel version is used for cooking.

original heights, old lino was pulled up exposing original floorboards, layers and layers of wallpaper were peeled away and a bathroom was installed. As work progressed, they decided that decorative plans for the house should be guided by the simple lines of the period features they were revealing.

Walls would be painted rather than papered as they had been in the past, in order to focus attention on the couple’s collections instead.

Twelve years on and the ground floor is almost complete. The rooms radiate from a central entrance hall, leading off in three directions in the manner of a stately home, and offer impressive views through aligned doorways when the doors are open. But the visual spectacle of each door framing the room beyond was something of a challenge when it came to decorating – decisions for individual rooms had to be made with adjoining spaces in mind. As an interior architect, colour is very much Ilkka’s department and he was in charge of the palette used throughout the house. ‘I go by a rule that there can be a maximum of five

All the rooms on the ground floor are interconnected and, when the doors are open, there is a view from one end of the house to the other. The veranda, which sits to the side of the property, is linked to the kitchen via a small scullery.

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The late 19th-century sofa, which sits in a corner of the dining room, came from a local flea market and the couple had it reupholstered in a bold striped fabric from Ikea. BELOW A Delft faience urn, one of a pair, and an antique coral sample from Hawaii are displayed on a chest in the dining room.

basic colours used in the whole house,’ he says.

His preference is for muted hues with a hint of black, he explains: ‘They are more flattering than bright, clean tones.’ The paint shades in each room were carefully chosen to complement both the architectural details and the textiles and antiques they individually contain. Another of Ilkka’s rules is that only sofas and beds should be new when bought. Apart from a pair of bedside tables and the kitchen cabinets, which the couple designed themselves, almost everything in the house is vintage or

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antique, found at auction or from dealers and flea markets. The walls are hung with architectural prints, gilt-framed mirrors and ornate 18th and early 19th-century clocks, which are something of a passion for Janne.

‘They are full of details such as columns and cornices, or animals.

I admire the craftsmanship required to create them,’ he says.

Ilkka’s taste is more eclectic and he is a fan of creating ‘surprise moments here and there’, he says, explaining that his surprises often take the form of vignettes that feature interesting things from very different eras.

Apart from a pair of bedside tables and the kitchen cabinets, which the couple designed themselves, almost everything in the house is vintage or antique, bought at auction or from dealers and flea markets.

The Venetian-style crystal chandelier that hangs above the dining table came from an auction in Sweden. The Thonet-style chairs were made in Poland – the couple snapped them up for a few euros at a local flea market.

There is a pleasing symmetry at work in Ilkka and Janne’s bedroom. The giltframed mirrors, bought at auction, form a mismatched pair. The bedside cabinets were made by a local carpenter to Ilkka’s design, the Biedermeier stools were a gift from a friend, and the circular table was another auction buy.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT The writing desk in the guest bedroom is Finnish, c1700, and painted a colour known as ‘English Red’ in Finland; a pretty rococo side table and chair that were both restored

by Janne sit between the twin beds in the guest room; the narrow bathroom is dominated by a huge reproduction antique mirror. The couple bought the baroque-style chandelier at auction in Helsinki.

This approach is evident throughout the house: in the sitting room, a taxidermy pheasant strides alongside a Bitossi lamp, in a corner of the dining room a pair of Philippe Starck Ghost chairs are grouped with a 19th-century sofa reupholstered in a bold Ikea stripe.

‘I always say that decoration should not be that serious,’ he says.

Plush, luxurious bedrooms are part of his signature style. ‘There can never be enough blankets, throws and pillows!’ he says. The aesthetic mix is underpinned by the couple’s careful positioning of mirrors, chairs and lighting, all of which bring symmetry and balance to the rooms. ‘Janne believes that mirrors and chairs only come in pairs,’ Ilkka laughs.

The couple are now embarking on the second phase of their ‘neverending’ renovation project: more guest bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs.

Time spent with friends is part of the charm of country living, they explain, and sharing the fruits of their labour is what makes it all worthwhile.

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DINING CHAIRS Inspired by Ilkka and Janne’s dining room?

Antique and early 20th-century dining sets are a sound investment, says Janet Gleeson These days, the mention of dining chairs probably conjures images of convivial evenings around a dining table with friends, but it wasn’t always so. Chairs began life as symbols of authority. Generally made from oak or walnut, and with designs linked to church architecture, the earliest examples were intended only for the most distinguished diners – everyone else perched on benches or stools.

Even when sets became the norm, from the 17th century on, individual status was upheld by chair design: the carvers that form part of most sets of chairs echo the tradition to this day.

‘Over the centuries, as well-to-do households grew in number, so too did the demand for chairs,’ says Cristian Beadman from Duke’s Auctions. Leading 18th-century furniture makers, such as Chippendale and Hepplewhite, offered elegant designs that chimed with fashionable chinoiserie, gothic and classical taste. Some of these had upholstered or caned seats and were made from exotic imported hardwoods such as mahogany. Others were painted or japanned, or carved from local wood. Meanwhile, below stairs in the servants’ hall and in less affluent homes, simple chairs made from pine, or yew and elm provided the seating.

‘Reproductions of many styles were made long after a design first appeared,’ warns Cristian, although certain styles are synonymous with a particular period, such as the

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ABOVE Ilkka and Janne bought this set of dining chairs with velvet seat cushions at auction. BELOW FROM LEFT A lovely ladder back dining chair, part of a set of six, £530, Michael Armson Antiques; one of a set of six Chippendale-period mahogany dining chairs c1780, £3,200, Thakeham Furniture.

flamboyant, balloon-backed chair designs, which were popular for smaller Victorian dining rooms.

Technology also played its part in the story of the dining seat. From the mid 19th century, innovative methods of manufacture using steam and glue, as perfected by Michael Thonet, meant sinuously shaped bentwood chairs could be produced in large numbers.

Simple lines and new materials, such as vinyl, metal and Perspex, were the cornerstones of mid 20th-century modern chairs, typified by Hans Wegner’s famous Wishbone chair, and Eero Saarinen’s Tulip.

After centuries of chair making, complete sets are widely available at

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auction and from antiques shops. Age, quality, condition and number in the set are the keys to value. ‘As a rule, 18th-century chairs are most valuable, but since the same design was often made over a long period, it can be difficult to date them,’ says Cristian.

‘Look for substantial proportions and heavy wood. Later versions tend to be less generous and lighter in weight.’

The decline of the dining room has reduced the value of the chairs, but the number in the set is important. ‘From a group of six, the value goes up per chair to an optimum of 16 and then flatlines,’ Cristian says. Meanwhile, demand for chairs by 20th-century designers is strong. Condition is also a factor to consider. If the joints weaken, the back or legs will move and creak, and the chair will need restoring before it can be used safely. Nevertheless, a set of antique chairs represents good value for money, especially compared to modern equivalents. ‘You can buy a late Georgian set of eight Chippendalestyle chairs from as little as £1,000,’ Cristian says. ‘Quite apart from the cost, it’s more environmentally responsible than buying modern reproductions.’

PRICE GUIDE FOR DINING CHAIR SETS Antiques shops and auctions sell chairs for all budgets • A set of eight George III Chippendale-style mahogany dining chairs will typically cost between £1,000 and £3,000.

• Expect to pay between £300 and £700 for a set of eight countrystyle ladder back chairs with rush seats from the late 18th or early 19th century.

• Eight 19th-century Georgian-style mahogany dining chairs will cost from £500 to £1,000.

• 20th-century Georgian-style dining chairs can be bought for as little as £100, rising to £500.

• Six mid 20th-century G Plan teak dining chairs range from £200 to £400.

• Expect to pay £200-£400 for six vintage Ercol stick back beech dining chairs.

ABOVE 20th-century designs are widely available.

1970s solid teak carver, part of a set of four G Plan Fresco dining chairs, £350, Vinterior.

LEFT Perfect for a relaxed dinner party, Ilkka and Janne’s matching set of Thonet-style bentwood dining chairs were made in Poland and the couple bought them at a local flea market.

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To a stylish and practical bathroom Turn your smallest room into a sanctuary with clever touches that create tranquillity, ambience and plenty of neat storage. Cinead McTernan discovers the many and varied options that will work in any home

Chatsworth Grey Close Coupled Roll Top Bathroom Suite, £849.95, Victorian Plumbing.

SPA DAY For those of us who prefer our bathroom to be something of a spa-like retreat, a neutral colour palette is the way forward. Bright whites and crisp greys are the perfect choice here, creating a calm, tranquil atmosphere. While the decor may be simple, don’t forget to focus on the detail – here, the roll-top bath and patterned tiled floor make the space feel inviting while the painted panelled wall provides an elegant backdrop to the whole scene.

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BOLD TOUCHES

This eye-catching cherry-red locker screams retro chic and transforms an otherwise traditional scheme into an uber-stylish space – good news if your bathroom is on the ‘to redecorate’ list, and you’re looking for a quick fix to make it feel more ‘you’. In this example, the modish geometric tiles accentuate the cool vibe, but plainer shades or designs would merge more with the overall scheme, should that be your preferred look.

Alalpardo tiles, £3.96 each, Bert & May.

Four of the best mirrors

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Whatever shape or size, a fine looking glass is a must-have bathroom accessory

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TRAY CHIC

A CLOSE SHAVE

A mid 19th-century antique Venetian cartouche mirror, with rare decorative bevelled edges, £1,750, Georgia Lacey Antiques.

Crafted from reclaimed iron trays, this simple piece will make a striking focal point in a bathroom, £395, Nkuku.

An unusual and intriguing Arts and Crafts silvered brass shaving mirror, c1890, £245, Levels Antiques at Antiques Atlas.

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION A distressed oval metal wall mirror with a super-useful integral shelf, £64.90, The Farthing.

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A smart feature in any size of bathroom, circular shower rails really come into their own if space is an issue. It is a practical choice when you need to combine a bath and shower, and works with freestanding or built-in baths, whether it is suspended from the ceiling or attached to the wall. It’s a sensible idea to tile the wall behind the bath, as additional protection against damp. These glossy, colourful subway tiles are a timeless classic, suiting all interior styles, whether laid in a traditional brick, herringbone or geometric l-shaped pattern.

Designed to be an easy-to-clean surface and create a friendly atmosphere for commuters, they first appeared in New York City’s subway system in 1904.

Retro Metro tiles, 85p each, Fired Earth.

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Large windows are a fabulous feature in a bathroom, providing plenty of light and, if you’re lucky, a gorgeous view. Lack of privacy is sometimes the price you pay – however, all is not lost, because one of the most practical solutions also happens to be a stylish one.

Plantation shutters add a sense of character to a room, as well as being durable, easy to clean and, if you go for PVC plastic, 100 per cent waterproof, so can withstand all of the moisture and humidity of bathrooms, both large and small.

Shutters, £POA, Thomas Sanderson.

Bazaar Delft Glazed Terracotta tiles, from £141.44 per sq m, Mandarin Stone.

A vintage wooden ladder makes a beautiful towel rail.

Find similar at Vinterior.

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Apothecary’s Garden wallpaper, $210 per roll, Trustworth Studios.

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If you’re lucky enough to have a good-sized bathroom with adequate ventilation, wallpaper is a great option.

A historical design, like this Arts and Crafts print by CFA Voysey, in Luke Edward Hall’s apartment, is the perfect way to accentuate period features.

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This look works scaled up or down, in a spacious bathroom or in the downstairs loo. Wall-mounted taps bring a modern feel and offer a charming contrast with a vintage or reclaimed sink. They’re also a spacesaving solution and easy to maintain.

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Carefully chosen antiques create a truly unique bathroom that feels relaxed and super-stylish at the same time. Here, the basin has been fitted into a vintage kitchen cupboard, which works with the overall 1940s feel and provides storage space aplenty.

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Choosing the perfect blinds…

Laura O’Connell, Product Manager at Thomas Sanderson, offers advice on selecting the right window covering for a bathroom

Shutters or blinds are an elegant choice throughout the home, offering privacy as well as light.

However, some materials are better than others for a specific space. Not all shutters can withstand wet conditions, but waterproof designs, such as Thomas Sanderson’s Waterberry Vinyl shutters, are perfect as they are wipe-clean, and won’t warp or develop mould.

Choosing a style that is available in a range of finishes

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is a clever way to create a seamless flow around the house. Whichever finish you choose for the Waterberry shutters, they look incredibly similar.

Another advantage of going for shutters is that they can be custommade, fitting unusual shapes and irregular dimensions – all too familiar in period homes.

Blinds work equally well in bathrooms, even if privacy is an issue, as some designs, such as Pleated or Café blinds, can be opened

from either the top or bottom, giving you ultimate seclusion while still allowing light to flood into the room.

As with shutters, the high humidity of bathrooms means that it comes down to choosing the right finish in your preferred style.

As a rule of thumb, Venetian blinds look good in a traditional interior, while Duette, with their thermal insulation, are ideal if you’re looking for a modern twist.

BLEND RIGHT IN

Embrace the growing interiors trend for painting woodwork the same colour as the wall – particularly useful if you need to make unattractive features blend in and disappear, or wish to create the illusion of space and make it feel cosy. Opt for a monochromatic scheme to help exaggerate the size of a room and also act as a clean backdrop to furnishings and fabrics, as shown here with the Turkish rugs and reclaimed claw-foot bath.

Walls painted in Stone Blue Estate Eggshell, £64 for 2.5l, Farrow & Ball.

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Dress your bathroom with candles and hammam towels such as these from Dunelm.

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Lighting can make or break a bathroom. It’s worth spending a bit of time planning the right combination if you’re designing from scratch. In an ideal world, a combination of natural light, downlights, accent spotlights and recessed lighting will satisfy all your illumination needs. However, if a complete overhaul isn’t possible, a simple solution to produce a range of options is to exchange any light switches just outside the room for dimmers. Alternatively, a pretty selection of candles and tea lights, as shown here, will give you that sought-after ambience.

Allium 2 hand-knotted wool and silk rug, £585 per sq m, Amy Kent; Adam’s Eden Fresco wallpaper, £70.81 per m, Lewis & Wood.

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Demonstrating less isn’t always more when it comes to using pattern, the designers at Knox Interiors have combined two strong statement features in this elegant bathroom. Cleverly choosing harmonious tones for both the Amy Kent rug and wallpaper ensures they complement each other, rather than vying for attention. Using a neutral colour palette for the paintwork and bathroom suite helps them stand out further, while the cupboards are a clever idea, making the most of the high ceilings and space, and have the added bonus of framing the wallpaper, too.

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MOCHAWARE MUGS Once vessels found only in pubs and taverns, mochaware ceramics have risen through the ranks to become a lively and lucrative collecting field. Hailing from Stoke-on-Trent, but created all over Britain, here’s why these unsung heroes of the ceramics world are still popular with modern-day buyers‌ FE AT U R E S O PH I E H A N N A M P H OTO G R A P H S DAVE C AU D ERY

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MADE FOR THE PEOPLE From mottled, watercolour designs reminiscent of seaweed or trees, to concentric rings of abstract shapes, mochaware pieces are happily both collectable and affordable.

‘Each and every piece of mochaware is handmade and unique,’ muses antiques dealer Sam White of Cunningham White’s in Totnes, who has a penchant for all things mocha. ‘It is evocative of ancient country taverns with aged

Decorated in the popular ‘seaweed’ style, this collection of four mochaware mugs costs £625 from Walpole Antiques. The largest mug (able to hold a quart of liquid) dates from the late Victorian era and the remaining three are Edwardian.

settles, cricket tables and old gents smoking long pipes.’ Although the inventor of mochaware is unknown, the earliest surviving pieces date from around 1800 (give or take a few years) and originated in Stoke, though items were produced across Britain, France and America. They were practical and sturdy ceramic vessels that were affordable to buy, and made for day-to-day activities such as supping ale or cider. ‘The connection to everyday lives still appeals to people today,’ explains Sam. ‘There’s nothing aloof or elitist about mochaware: it’s simple, utilitarian, workaday ware.’

DESIGN ICON Mochaware Behind the Designs

Spongeware bowl, Robert Hirschhorn Antiques; Cornishware mugs, £56.99 for four, Muldale; Clarice Cliff Bizarre Fantasque plate, £141, Quirky Antiques Store at Etsy; thin stripe squat mug, £17.95, Trouva.

HOW MOCHA IS MADE ‘There are the more common types of mochaware, with the tree or fernlike ‘dendritic’ pattern, often on a white background with blue and beige bandings,’ says Sam. ‘And there are fanciful names given to the other designs – looping earthworm or cat’s eyes, which describe the way the designs look.’ Each unique pattern is created by touching or dripping an acidic ‘tea’ solution onto the wet slip of a mug, tankard or other vessel. This ‘tea’, however, is unlike the standard cup of char one might drink in the afternoon. A complicated concoction of tobacco juice, stale urine, turpentine and sometimes vinegar, it causes a reaction with the alkaline slip, which creates the unusual tree-like patterns. The designs are called mochaware because they resemble the patterns found in moss agate, a semiprecious gemstone formed from silicon dioxide, which was exported in large numbers from the port city of Mocha in Yemen. A port better known for its export of coffee!

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT 19th-century yellow-ground pitcher, £950, Tim Bowen Antiques; 19th-century green mocha mugs, £200 for a pair, Walpole Antiques; an array of antique mochaware sold by Tim Bowen Antiques, prices start from £150; a pressed ‘Imperial’ tablet suggests a piece dates from the Victorian era.

Timeline The evolution of striped ceramics

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The bread and butter of early English ceramics, spongeware often includes concentric rings of sponged designs.

All mochaware features bands of coloured stripes, the earliest surviving examples of which date from 1800.

Produced by TG Green, Cornishware, with its bands of blue, is perhaps the most iconic striped kitchen ceramic.

Featuring vivid rings of red, orange and black, designs by Clarice Cliff brought striped ceramics to the art deco era.

Stripes are timeless and, thanks to the recent trend for artisan ceramics, pieces that combine the two are going nowhere.

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TRADITIONAL TOUCHES In Rory Young’s sympathetically renovated home, a large collection of Victorian mochaware, in size order, takes pride of place above a striking red Aga and a hand-built chimneypiece.

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BLOOMING LOVELY Here, interior designer Carlos Sánchez-García has created a springtime display by filling an antique mocha mug with a pink-hued posy of sweet peas. The earthy colours and style of the mochaware keeps the look classic and grounded.

Buying advice antique mochaware

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asy to come across in antiques shops or at flea markets, mochaware can be an affordable and rewarding collecting field. But how easy is it to date an item, and how can you tell when the price is right?

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The most common types of mochaware are those with the traditional tree-like pattern (as seen on pages 93 and 94) on a white background with blue and beige bands. ‘Any variations from this traditional design are more collectable and will often fetch more money,’ explains Sam White.

‘Larger pieces are also worth more, as

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fewer of them were made.’ Age is another factor that can affect value. Although mocha dates from the 1700s, it was made in vast quantities in the 20th century.

‘Pieces are seldom marked by their maker, so look for any ‘excise’ marks, especially on mugs and tankards,’ says Sam. ‘These marks were used to show what capacity the vessel could hold – quart, pint or half-pint. A rough idea of the date of manufacture can be gained from these as they have the monarch’s initials on them,’ Sam continues. ‘For example, ’VR’ would mean the piece was Victorian.’

However, manufacturers only began to register their designs from around the

1830s onwards, so don’t expect to find marks on all examples of mochaware.

CONDITION IS KEY

Expect to pay upwards of £1,000 for an old piece of mochaware in mint condition – any chips or cracks will decrease the value. ‘Personally, I don’t mind chips, as these pieces were made to be used and abused,’ says Sam. ‘Some of my favourite pieces of mochaware are endearingly referred to as ‘make-do-and-mend ware’, as they had been repaired by their previous owners.’ Pieces of this nature, and other small examples, can be bought for around £40-£50.

Clockwise from top: © Loupe Images/Jan Baldwin; Eva Nemeth; Carlos Sánchez-García

ARTISTIC VISION In her picturesque Yorkshire home, artist Debbie George has used her collection of antique mochaware mugs and jugs – along with other vintage ceramics – to house the many paintbrushes and tools in her studio.

DESIGN ICON Mochaware � Victorian mochaware tankard, £165, Cunningham White’s. � Mochaware pitcher, £495, Cunningham White’s. � Mochaware preserve pot, £17.95, Davids Old Stuff at Etsy. � Antique mocha piggy bank, £59.99, No Empty Shelf at Etsy. � Pearlware pottery mocha table salt c1830, £350, Martyn Edgell Antiques. � Antique mochaware pottery mug, £280, The Antique Dispensary. � Mochaware spill vases c1830, £950, Martyn Edgell Antiques.

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Caroline Wiseman’s pastel blue house sits on the seafront, just behind the 19th-century former lookout tower on Aldeburgh Beach, which she has turned into a gallery and studio for artist residencies.

RIGHT During exhibitions, passers-by are invited to decorate pebbles with meaningful phrases.

The Owners Caroline Wiseman, a curator and writer, and owner of the Aldeburgh Beach Lookout and Art House (aldeburghbeachlookout. com), and her partner, Francis Carnwath, a former deputy director at the Tate.

The Property Previously two 18thcentury houses that have been knocked together, the front door opens into the dining room, with the kitchen beyond. The first floor features a bathroom, bedroom, sitting room and study. Up again, and you’ll find three more bedrooms, the largest of which sits at the very top of the house.

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RESIDENCE A chance encounter for curator Caroline Wiseman led not only to the creation of a beautiful, beachside home, but also an inspiring gallery and arts centre FE AT U R E SEREN A FO KSCH A N ER

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LEFT The top room of the Lookout tower, accessed by a tall spiral staircase, was once used as a writing room by the late author Sir Laurens van der Post. The room remains unchanged.

Caroline’s pale blue house can be seen just beyond the tower, and the boathouse, which is used as a gallery, sits in front. The table outside is strewn with pebbles that have been decorated with messages from visitors and passers-by.

BELOW Caroline beside a work by Eileen Cooper RA.

aroline Wiseman was enjoying her morning dip in the sea off Aldeburgh in Suffolk, and admiring the two brick towers that once served as sailors’ lookouts, when she had an epiphany.

‘I noticed a ‘For sale’ sign on the south tower and I fell into a reverie about how it would make a wonderful place for artists to work.’ When the owner suggested that Caroline might also like to buy his 18th-century house, which sits behind the tower, she jettisoned all caution and said yes. ‘I’d been looking for somewhere to buy,’

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she says, ‘and this place was unique. I could see it becoming a cultural centre.’

Since setting up her first gallery 30 years ago, at her home in south London, Caroline has always been an advocate of living with the art that she sells. But The Aldeburgh Beach Lookout is no conventional gallery, she explains: ‘It’s a place where artists can come for a week’s residency. We ask them to respond to the setting in innovative ways, be it with dance, film, sculpture or poetry.’ Caroline also invites the participating artists to stay in the pastel-hued house, which she shares with her partner, Francis Carnwath,

ABOVE The sitting room in the main house overlooks the shingle beach and the Lookout tower. Just as in the rest of the property, the works of art here are for sale and include landscapes by Tai Shan Schierenberg. The bird artwork in the window is by Roger Hardy. The wooden coffee table came from New York, where Caroline lived for several years. INSET The painting above the side table is

by Craigie Aitchison.

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Throughout the house, heirlooms and antiques, including folkish pieces picked up in America, are mixed with contemporary art, ceramics and sculpture.

a former deputy director of the Tate galleries.

Built in the mid 19th century, the tower was used by locals to spot ships in trouble, and later, along with the adjoining boathouse, it was used by fishermen as storage. When Caroline first saw the Lookout, it was a ‘windbashed’ yet beguiling space, with a fascinating history. ‘For 30 years, the author Laurens van der Post used the second-floor room for writing,’ says Caroline. The space remains untouched since his time – Caroline has purposely preserved the original

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TOP LEFT Both the Aga and Scandinavian cabinet in the kitchen came from Caroline’s previous home in London. The limewashed floorboards were fitted by a local builder, who also removed the plaster from the wall to add a rustic air to the room.

INSET The house is filled with intriguing works of art, such as these sculptures by Henry Piper, which are in Caroline’s study.

feel of the interior, and its vertiginous metal staircase. Likewise, she has made very few changes to the main house, apart from knocking through to the cottage next door, which she bought as a ‘job lot’ from the same owner. ‘We took a section of wall out of the first floor to link the sitting room with my office,’ she explains, while on the ground floor, a simple door connects the dining room in one building with the living room in the other.

The interior is spacious and welcoming: the walls and floors are painted white and, with sunshine flooding through the new French windows, it feels like walking into a seaside version of Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge. Throughout the house, heirlooms and antiques, including folkish pieces picked up in America, are mixed with contemporary art, ceramics and sculpture by artists such as Terry Frost and Patrick Heron.

Much of the work is for sale by appointment. ‘Art isn’t a commodity:

The kitchen is partly set in the adjacent cottage, which was known locally as ‘The Rocket Shop’ because breeches buoys, used to rescue shipwrecked sailors, were launched by rocket from here. The kitchen is simply furnished with pieces that Caroline has amassed over the years, including a collection of kitchenalia that she picked up while she was living in upstate New York.

The dining room was created by knocking through from the main house to the cottage next door. The light and airy room is the setting for lively lunches. The painting above the yellow cabinet is by Albert Irvin RA, and the graphic black and white painting was created as a prop for a play Caroline wrote and took to the Edinburgh festival.

INSET A collection of tribal, Venetian and contemporary masks hangs above the stairs.

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it’s about stories, the ideas behind the pieces and creating an emotional connection with them. I’ve always believed it’s easier to convey that in a domestic setting.’

One of her favourite spots is the sheltered terrace, dominated by a large face sculpture by Henry Piper (the grandson of John), made from bicycle parts with car lights for eyes – their glint visible from afar. ‘This is my spot for reading, thinking and, what I call, ‘zezzing’,’ says Caroline. Drawn to Aldeburgh for its cultural atmosphere, she once wrote a play about power in the art world, which made its debut at the Edinburgh festival. It’s no surprise that her exhibitions often concern mind-stretching themes such as the parallels between the way Einstein and Picasso viewed space and time: Picasso through cubism, Einstein in his theory of relativity. Her next exhibition, which opens at Easter and runs until June, is called ‘Sculpture on the Beach’, and it will include work by Antony Gormley RA, Nigel Hall RA and Peter RandallPage RA, among others.

A graphic black and white painting in the dining room is a prop from her play. ‘I’d sold an artwork and needed something punchy to fill the gap – this piece does that.’ From here, glass doors lead to the kitchen, where Caroline stripped paint off the walls for a

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rustic farmhouse effect. A wide cabinet came from Caroline’s previous home in south London, so too the Aga, which was dismantled and painstakingly reassembled. ‘We’re always entertaining, so it’s ideal for slowcooking fish we’ve bought on the beach.’ In summer, guests spill into the boathouse, whose flag was created by past artist-in-residence, Ryan Gander.

Many former residents, including Clara Drummond, who won the BP Portrait Award, have gone on to find wider success. Drummond’s striking drawing of a horse hangs in the sitting room, where windows look out onto the tower. ‘We encourage our artists to challenge their practice and experiment,’ says Caroline. It is a remit that has lured even well-established

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ABOVE In the bedroom on the second floor, which overlooks the Lookout and the beach, the table came from Francis, while Caroline inherited the ornate cabinet on top. LEFT The artwork above the bed is by Tim Fargher. Francis brought the table with him, while the lamp came from a local shop. The cushions came from Morocco and Aldeburgh.

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CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW The terrace, with its wide views of the Lookout tower, the sea and the beach, is a lovely place to take tea, and Caroline also uses it as an al fresco study when the weather allows; the impressive metal sculpture of a face that adorns one wall is

by Henry Piper; Caroline inherited the charming table in the main bathroom from her mother.

artists. Tai Shan Schierenberg (another BP prize winner), the Turner Prize nominee Alison Wilding, and Royal Academicians Eileen Cooper, Sir Peter Blake and sculptor Nigel Hall, have all found inspiration in the tower where Van der Post’s room is furnished simply and evocatively with a Suffolk chair, table and candlestick.

Every residency culminates in a show, which is open to all. In summer, Bellinis flow and visitors are asked to write something about the meaning of existence on the pebbles piled on a wooden table outside. ‘We took a gamble when we moved here, but it’s paid off,’ reflects Caroline. ‘It can be bleak in winter, but it’s always beautiful. It’s a place that inspires you to be creative and ambitious.’

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LEFT Specialist fairs, such as the London Original Print Fair (1st-3rd May 2020) are an excellent way to see and buy work by a wide variety of artists. RIGHT Dolphin screenprint, limited edition of 75, by Craigie Aitchison CBE RA hon RSA, £1,800, Advanced Graphics London.

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ORIGINAL ARTISTS’ PRINTS ‘Buy what you like’ is the comforting mantra trotted out to anyone wanting to start an art collection. A more prudent approach is to find a piece you like that also has long-term investment value. But where to begin without breaking the bank? Curator and dealer Caroline Wiseman advises you to consider artists’ prints. ‘An original print is conceived, executed and overseen by the artist using techniques like etching or screen-printing, to achieve effects you can’t replicate in paintings or drawings,’ she explains.

‘An original print is not to be confused with a giclée print, which is a mechanical reproduction of an artist’s work.’

Original prints are produced in editions ranging in size from 25 to 250.

A work from a smaller edition (under 100) will have more value than those from a larger print run. The size of the edition is marked by the artist on the bottom of the artwork. Condition is

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important: tears, fading, foxing (mould), trimming (where a piece has been cut to fit a frame) or inept framing can all affect value, while a signature will always add value.

When it comes to artists, prints by Royal Academicians are a safe investment. ‘You can buy works by Royal Academicians such as Chris Orr or Eileen Cooper for a few hundred pounds. They have a reputation, so if you’re looking for something that will keep its value you’re always better off buying a work by an RA, or a known artist. An artist’s membership of the RA is for life and means their work is shown at the museum. It’s increasingly

‘When it comes to artists, prints by Royal Academicians are a safe investment.’

difficult for artists to show work in galleries, so that exposure is key.’

Twentieth-century masters such as Picasso, Chagall, Matisse or the prolific Miró all produced prints (these are not always signed). Prices for their work has remained static for the last decade, says Caroline, so now is a good time to buy. However, prices for David Hockney have soared in the last decade. ‘I recently sold a rare Hockney etching for £12,000, which has probably shot up to £20,000 now,’ she says. Other names to look out for include Albert Irvin, Tessa Newcomb and Anne Desmet.

Artichoke Print Workshop in London is a studio where artists produce prints for clients including the V&A and the British Museum. Art presses such as Paragon, Advanced Graphics and Counter Editions also produce and sell exceptional-quality works by a wide range of artists.

Advanced Graphics London/advancedgraphics.co.uk

Serena Fokschaner talks to Caroline Wiseman about original prints and how they offer an affordable way to own works by established artists

HOMES Suffolk Seaside 2 1. Luna, woodcut, Eileen Cooper, £3,500, Eileen Cooper. 2. Japanese Anemones screenprint, Joanna Wright, £350, Kittoe Contemporary.

3. Home, from illustrations for six fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, etching, David Hockney, est £8,000-£12,000, Phillips.

4. Keppler I, screenprint with woodblock, Albert Irvin, £3,000, Advanced Graphics London.

5. Hackney Gasometer, drypoint on copper, Daniel Preece, £300, Kittoe Contemporary.

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PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES 3

Original prints are made by the artist using a variety of labour-intensive skills LITHOGRAPHY Lithographs are made using a greasy crayon applied to limestone, wetted paper is pressed onto the stone and the image is transferred onto the paper.

ETCHING Widely used for Old Master prints, the artist incises a waxed metal plate using a pointed etching tool to produce a design.

The plate is then dipped in an acid bath to expose the drawing carved into the wax. The plate is put through a high-pressure printing press to produce a print.

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SCREEN-PRINTING A layered, labour-intensive process of print production using a number of stencils. Inks are applied and then pressed through a screen made of mesh to produce a work of art.

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WOODCUT A technique that originated in Japan in which a wooden block is incised with the artist’s image in reverse, the block is then inked and printed onto paper or fabric.

Visit londonoriginalprintfair.com for information about the history of printmaking and more techniques.

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MASTERS OF THE ECLECTIC

We talk to the interior designers putting antiques at the forefront of their projects, and find out why a mix of old and new helps to create spaces with soul WO R D S S O P HI E HA N N A M

ABOVE Alongside interior design projects, Duncan and Charlotte create their own furniture and homeware ranges – like this walnut veneer chaise upholstered in Funky Stripes by Dedar.

Originally designed as a bespoke item for a client, they’re launching the chaise as the first piece in a collection of upholstered furniture this spring.

CAMPBELL REY ‘There is a sense of soul that you can only find in objects that have lived a life,’ explains Duncan Campbell, who met his design soulmate, Charlotte Rey, in 2006, when the pair were working for Swedish fashion label Acne Studios. ‘We came to

design in a slightly roundabout way, as initially our company was a creative consultancy working on branding for legacy and heritage brands,’ says Charlotte, who jointly launched Campbell-Rey with Duncan at the beginning of 2014.

‘Eventually a few roads convened and we started designing objects and furniture,’ explains Duncan. ‘We have always been fascinated by materiality, and the allure of the handmade, so it felt like a natural progression for us to take what we had learned working for brands and apply it to designing for ourselves.’

While interior design is largely new ground for Campbell-Rey, the pair already have several large projects under their

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Campbell-Rey spaces are vivacious and unusual: think sensual textiles, trompel’oeil, surrealist art and statement furniture such as lacquered chinoiserie cabinets and bold mid-century lighting. ‘So much of the design world is obsessed with good taste and doing what’s proper,’ Duncan continues. ‘I think you need something with a bit of spice to make a room feel exciting.’ It’s a sentiment that Charlotte echoes and, when listing her eclectic inspirations, she muses on her love for mid-century Milanese architecture, the colours of Tropical Modernism and the laid-back, romantic atmosphere of iconic Sunset Boulevard hotel, Chateau Marmont.

‘We both travel a lot, visit beautiful houses CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW Styling for the Zara Home Winter 2018 collection; the latest project for Campbell-Rey: a newly commissioned guesthouse in the Kent countryside; the Campbell-Rey Thierry collection of marble cocktail and coffee tables, launched in 2017. Prices start from £4,350.

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Campbell-Rey: Harry Crowder, Mattia Lotti, Tinko Czetwertynski; Frank and Faber: Paul Craig, Emma Lewis; Rachel Chudley: Sean Myers, Paul Massey

Friends and design partners Duncan Campbell and Charlotte Rey founded creative design studio Campbell-Rey in 2014.

belts. ‘We’re working on a flat in Mayfair, a restaurant in Marylebone, a new house in the countryside and an apartment in Rome,’ says Duncan, who describes their interiors as ‘refined, joyful and a bit sexy’.

The duo have a penchant for creating a dialogue between past and present, always placing antiques at the core of their projects. ‘Everything is inspired by something and [a historic object] adds layers of culture, time and emotion to a space,’ says Charlotte. It’s a belief they jointly share when sourcing antiques from the likes of Ebury Trading in London, Les Puces flea market in Paris and even online auction sites such as eBay. ‘The trick is in the search words,’ she laughs.

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‘There is a sense of soul that you can only find in objects that have lived a life.’ and enjoy art galleries,’ says Charlotte.

‘We’re both infinitely nosy too – Duncan almost got in proper trouble while peeking into a modernist house in Palm Springs, despite massive signs warning of trespassing! We have different tastes, but we see them through a similar lens. That’s what keeps us both inspired.’ Above all, they both appreciate spaces that bring people together. Even their studio – the top floor of a Georgian terrace in Fitzrovia – is a lesson in creative comfort. Painted in blue gloss and peppered with prints by Yves Klein and Matisse, client meetings take place on a 70s-style yellow sofa. ‘I love the idea that good design can enhance even the most day-to-day experience,’ she says. campbell-rey.com

For Sarah Ellison of London-based design practice Frank & Faber, interior design is all about storytelling.

Exploring both the story of the client, and how they wish the space to feel, and the story of the building itself – whether that’s a residential space, a business or a boutique hotel. Her most recent project, Somerset hotel Number One Bruton, is a sensitive study of Georgian architecture that tells the tale of the building’s eclectic past. ‘The listed hotel is an old ironmongery and forge with history seeping out of every scuffed floorboard and cracked wall,’ explains Sarah, who sees the renovation (the first Interior designer Sarah phase of which was completed this year) Ellison founded Frank & as one of her dream projects. ‘Every Faber in 2015 . She focuses room is different and designed in on creating interiors that sympathy with the heritage and style of are personal and the building,’ she says. Though the characterful, with a blend space is crammed with original features, of old and new. antique furniture and old wallpapers, it’s not devoid of colour: walls are painted in soft, ABOVE FROM LEFT A mid-century chest welcoming hues, while of drawers takes pride of place in a Stoke contemporary upholstery, Newington family home, where Sarah lighting and vintage combined practicality with luxury; a quiet nook in Number One Bruton, Sarah’s dream artwork ensures each room Georgian hotel project in Somerset. is fresh and inviting.

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3 RACHEL CHUDLEY ‘My grandmother explained to me at a very young age that she had chosen to cover her entrance room with pineapple motif wallpaper as it was a symbol of welcome,’ explains interior designer Rachel Chudley, who is known for her distinctive use of colour, texture and pattern. ‘This ignited a lifelong love of interiors, and the narratives of the people who have lived in

ABOVE A corner of the Victorian home Sarah recently designed for a young family in Stoke Newington. The existing period features were carefully restored, and modern storage solutions added, to create a comfortable, family-friendly space.

‘We create unique, character-led interiors with a personal touch,’ Sarah explains.

‘Inherently comfortable and inviting spaces that people want to spend time in.’

Working across residential and commercial projects, including a high-end hair salon, a luxe members’ gym and a number of private homes, Sarah’s spaces are those of intentional contrasts. ‘I like a blend of textures, styles, periods and always a mix of old and new,’ she says.

Her passion for interior design grew from renovating her own period property several years ago, which she filled with reclaimed finds sourced at vintage markets and online auctions. ‘Interiors should be interesting and have an element of surprise – sometimes there’s a quality of workmanship that can’t be replicated with a new piece. Like most designers, I love a 5am start to get to the Kempton or Ardingly antiques fairs!’ she laughs.

Next on Sarah’s list, after phase two of the Bruton hotel renovation, is a number of private houses, plus an office for a casting director. ‘My job is to filter out the white noise, get to the heart of what the client wants, and create a space that’s a physical representation of them,’ she smiles. frankandfaber.co.uk

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them.’ After a childhood spent redesigning the layout of her family home – ‘We lived in a glorious amount of clutter and a mismatch of styles,’ she says – Rachel completed a History of Art degree at The Courtauld Institute of Art, before moving to California where she interned with several influential designers and studied at the Interior Designers Institute. ‘Getting experience in different countries informs my work: I believe travel greatly influences the creative process for the better,’ she says.

Eclecticism is integral to Rachel’s work – blending antiques of all eras with beautifully upholstered furniture, original artworks and unexpected touches that explore her clients’ quirks and personalities. ‘I love to see many styles and periods together in one home,’ she says.

‘I like to look for defining features in

With a penchant for designing interiors for those in creative fields, Rachel Chudley creates spaces that embody her passion for art, antiques and unusual textiles.

seemingly disparate items to pull everything together and create a lived-in interior.’ When approaching a project, Rachel likes to work with a client’s existing furniture to get a sense of their style, before sourcing other pieces from specialist dealers and auctions. This historic Bloomsbury house (pictured below left) embodies Rachel’s signature look: ‘The client had many Asian antiques, including the vase-lamps either side of the bed. I took inspiration from this and chose fabulous fabric from Clarence House with Tibetan tigers dancing across it.’

In terms of inspiration, Rachel is fascinated by historic houses, which she refers to as ‘treasure troves of delightful objects’, and enjoys the mix between traditional and avant-garde. Alongside working on a listed London townhouse, an apartment in Manhattan and a shop in Covent Garden, Rachel is currently creating hues in collaboration with colourist Donald Kaufman to produce custom paint shades for her clients. rachelchudley.com

LEFT & ABOVE The owners of this Grade II-listed London house had a passion for Asian antiques, and Rachel has used their prized antique table lamps to flank an ornately upholstered bed; a colourful tableau of finds atop an antique chest of drawers in an east London warehouse conversion.

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The Owner Tom Cox, Managing Director of HĂĄm Interiors (haminteriors.com), lives here with his dogs, Boo and Indie.

The Property This first-floor Edwardian flat, located on a leafy street in Barnes, has an open-plan sitting room/ dining room, kitchen, master bedroom, dressing room/second bedroom, and two shower rooms.

The art of Tom Cox has filled his stylish London pied-Ă -terre with antiques and bespoke furniture to create an urban home with rural charm S T Y L I N G & WO R DS A L I H E AT H PH OTO G R A PH Y A L E X A N D E R JA M E S

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ABOVE The open-plan sitting room includes a dining area with views across the park. French garden chairs, painted a striking orange, are a rustic touch.

LEFT A simple gilt mirror and an antique bench add charming character to the hallway.

BELOW Tom sits beneath a neon sign

by Richie Culver.

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om Cox’s west London apartment, with park views on three sides, is more bijou country house than conventional city pied-à-terre.

A reminder, perhaps, of the home in rural Somerset, to which he escapes each weekend with his dogs.

Although the apartment was in a bad state of repair when he first saw it, the high ceilings, generously proportioned windows and original fireplaces all suggested that it had plenty of potential. As Managing Director of Hám Interiors, his family’s interior design business, Tom is used to working on complex projects, so although the renovation was significant, it wasn’t complicated. ‘It was more about opening up the space, zoning it and adding clever storage,’ he says. The work took three months to complete, with Tom watching over all the details, ensuring the building’s architectural integrity was respected.

The wall between the kitchen and sitting room was replaced with a reclaimed shopfront, which not only opened up the views between the

The bespoke divider between the kitchen and main living area adds visual interest and allows light to flood the apartment.

Tom bought the deconstructed antique chair, covered in ticking stripe, on one of his buying trips to France.

The work took three months to complete, with Tom watching over all the details, ensuring the building’s architectural integrity was respected.

A pair of impressive verdigris pendants hang above an old draper’s table that serves as an island unit – a new brass panel has been attached to create a sleek and practical worktop.

front of the apartment and the back, but also maximised the flow of light.

Painstakingly laid out with Hám’s restoration expert, the frontage was reconfigured to include a collection of reclaimed window panes.

Tom grew up going to endless salesrooms, auctions and French brocantes with his parents and these trips forged a love of antiques that is evident throughout his home. The chest of drawers in the sitting room, an early 19th-century French walnut commode, is one of Tom’s favourite purchases. ‘It’s the holy grail,’ he says.

‘Brass inlaid details, lovely antique marble and a beautiful patina. It

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caught my eye immediately.’ As did the 19th-century display cabinet in the kitchen with its original glass. ‘I had been looking for an old piece with majestic proportions for the kitchen,’ he says. Restored and painted in a classic green, the freestanding piece complements the bespoke cabinets from Hám. A former draper’s table has been repurposed as a characterful island unit.

The sitting room, painted in warm country house hues from Farrow & Ball, is furnished with a classic William Yeoward sofa and smart armchairs piled with colourful patterned cushions. Bold canvases

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THIS PAGE FROM TOP Artworks fill a corner of the kitchen beside the smart hand-painted dresser; marble worktops and white square tiles echo the simple lines of the bespoke Hám kitchen and the glazed dividing wall.

LEFT Unsightly but essential, the washing machine and dryer are hidden in a custom-made cupboard.

adorn the walls, and shelves display intriguing decorative pieces. An elegant black bookcase in the sitting room is a beautiful reproduction, handmade by a second generation company of Dutch antiques dealers.

‘They copy original pieces in their workshop,’ Tom explains, adding that he loves combining antiques with contemporary furniture and works of art to achieve a look that is best described as elegantly eclectic.

‘Art has always been a passion.

I started out buying vintage signs and wooden fishing trophies and this has evolved into sourcing art with my sister, Kate, for the family interior

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ABOVE FROM LEFT A blue-tiled bathroom leads off the bedroom and features a shell-shaped basin set into a chest with bottle tray drawers.

BELOW The Benchmark sign above the bed came from an antiques shop in Somerset. The bed is from Soho Home and the cushions are from OKA.

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design business.’ The flat is filled with antique oil paintings, modern abstracts, naïve canvases and works by highly collectable artists such as David Shrigley. ‘The walls are constantly changing as works come and go, but the Richie Culver Athletes of the Sky painting in the dining area is a definite keeper,’ he says.

Hám was founded nine years ago, by Tom and his parents and, six years ago, Tom’s younger sister, Katie, joined them. ‘We all add to the creative process on projects with our complementary mix of styles. We’re launching Studio Hám, a rebranded version of our online store, which will sell art and antique furniture sourced by us, along with our own bespoke range of lighting and furniture.’

They’re also opening a new warehouse and showroom at their Hambleden studio, which will showcase their collections. ‘I have learned to challenge perceptions, take risks and not sit still. It definitely makes for more interesting outcomes and infinitely more personal homes,’ Tom smiles.

Valetta Peacock fabric, £POA, William Yeoward.

Diamond Blue Gloss wall tiles, £19.99 per sq m, Tons of Tiles.

BELOW Work and Back framed print by David Shrigley, £120, King & McGaw.

LEFT Rombotriacontahedron chandelier, £235, Stereometric Design at Etsy. Marriage mirror dove motif, £950, Vinterior.

‘E’ neon cement lamp, £119, Selfridges & Co.

Get the Look

ABOVE Antique 19th-century Italian passata bowls, from £195 each, Decorative Antiques UK.

LONDON APARTMENT Pair contemporary art and accessories with ornate furniture for a harmonious look

ABOVE Tuli tasselled cushion cover, £42, OKA.

BELOW Pair of French shutters, £750, Georgia Lacey Antiques.

Breakfast Room Green Estate Emulsion, £47.95 per 2.5l, Farrow & Ball. BELOW 19th-century mahogany and marble top chest, £2,250, Martlesham Antiques.

ABOVE Caned carver chair, £375, Susie Watson Designs.

LEFT Large lavender bush, £9.95, Baytree Interiors.

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GREAT BRITISH HANDMADE LEATHER SOFAS DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER

was £1599 Winter Sale price £1199

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Star Sales Auction highlights grabbing Caroline Wheater’s attention recently include a sweet Wedgwood mug by Eric Ravilious and a fine display cabinet

A Shining Talent Estimate £400-£600 Sold £1,200

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orn in Sheffield in 1873, Omar Ramsden rose to become one of the best silversmiths of his era and his pieces are much sought after today. The son of a silver and electroplate engraver, at the age of 15, Ramsden was apprenticed to a firm of silversmiths and attended night classes at Sheffield School of Art. In 1894, he won the Sheffield Corporation Scholarship, which

enabled him to study full time. A year later, Ramsden and fellow student Alwyn Carr set up a workshop in London to make fine silver in the Arts and Crafts style, decorating chalices, goblets, candlesticks and decorative boxes with motifs such as dog roses, oak leaves, twigs and Celticstyle inscriptions. This 1906 goblet, which sold at Lawrences, carries the rhyme ‘Mine heart in me I divide with thee’ and

could have been a christening gift. Lawrences silver specialist Alexis Butcher says, ‘Combined with distinctive Arts and Crafts design, superb levels of finish and a quirkiness of manufacture, Ramsden’s work always attracts collectors and dealers. His silver is not yet quite beyond many aficionados’ pockets, although prices are strengthening year on year.’

01460 73041; lawrences.co.uk

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Estimate £5,000-£8,000 Sold £12,562 This fine kingwood and gilt bronze vitrine or display cabinet sold at Bonhams recently and encapsulates the quality of furniture by François Linke, to whom this piece is attributed. The furniture maker set up business at rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine in Paris c1880, moving to Place Vendôme in 1900, and was known for his reinterpretations of 18th-century rococo style. Linke acquired many wealthy patrons and was awarded the Croix de la Légion d’Honneur in 1906.

Estimate £1,500-£2,000 Sold £1,400 Although it may look like a small occasional table, this diminutive object, sold by Dreweatts, is actually a candle stand. Beautifully handmade in high-quality mahogany, it dates to around 1760 and has a removable dished top, a turned stem featuring writhen terminals, and sturdy pad feet on cabriole legs.

Brown furniture can be cheap, but not exquisitely made pieces such as this, which was in use and has been gathering patina since the reign of King George II.

Estimate £120-£180 Sold £300 The early 20th-century artist Eric Ravilious had a short but wide-ranging career. He painted watercolours of the South Downs, designed ceramics and served as a war artist, tragically losing his life in action in 1942. He created the transfer design for Wedgwood’s Alphabet nurseryware mug in 1937, which was produced in blue, pink, yellow and green colourways (the rarest). This example probably dates to the late 1940s or early 50s, and sold at Woolley & Wallis.

020 7393 3900; bonhams.com

01635 553553; dreweatts.com

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GENTLE ROAR Carved from a coquilla nut, the hard shell of the fruit of the Brazilian palm tree, this lion snuffbox has realistic bone teeth and was made around 1800.

Estimate £200-£300

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Estimate £300-£500 Sold £600 This detailed map of Anglo Saxon Britain in the 5th to the 9th centuries, by cartographer John Speede (1552-1629), reflects the seven kingdoms of Kent, Sussex, Wessex, Essex, East Anglia, Mercia and Northumbria, prior to Viking invasion. It was originally included in Speede’s greatest work, The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, volumes of maps published in 1612. Editions of the book were published until 1676, and individual maps printed into the 1780s.

Estimate £120-£160 Sold £280 Snug in its tan leather fitted case, this lady’s silver and green guilloché enamel-backed dressing table set dates to the reign of George V (1910-1936). The ninepiece collection comprises a hand mirror, a shoehorn and button hook for doing up boots, a pair of hairbrushes and a comb, a lidded jar, and two clothes brushes. It sold at The Canterbury Auction Galleries together with another five-piece dressing table set dating to 1949.

01865 241358; mallams.co.uk

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ANIMAL MAGIC Edward Detmold (1883-1957) was a highly skilled illustrator of flora and fauna, as this exquisite watercolour of a green magpie from Sikkim, India shows.

Estimate £200-£300

POTTED PLANTS In the late 19th century houseplants were displayed in jardinières, and this stoneware design by George Tinworth for Doulton Lambeth is c1883.

Estimate £120-£180

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H&A AGONY AUNT

The Antiques Guru

All in bloom I bought these Victorian Ruby glass bud vases 35 years ago with some money my father had given me for my 21st birthday.

I have always cherished them.

I would like to know how to clean the bases. They appear to have a silver content, but have no hallmarks, and I have never been sure how to take care of them. Occasionally I have cleaned them with silver polish.

Marion Oldfield, Australia Your decorative vases made from pink and white overlay glass probably flanked an epergne (a complex table centrepiece, popular in the late 19th century) and would have formed part of

the elaborate decoration on a dining table. The number on the base relates to the metal manufacturer.

It tells us that the vases were made in England, probably Stourbridge or Birmingham, and the design was first registered in 1889.

The metal mount is in the European art nouveau style, and needs to be cleaned gently. Use proprietary silver polish and a soft toothbrush or a cotton bud to get into the crevices and don’t over-do it.

Crying fowl

Bestselling author, specialist writer and behind-the-scenes expert on the Antiques Roadshow, Janet Gleeson resolves your antiques agonies…

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Your meat dish would have been part of a large dinner service made c1910 by Minton. The blue-and-white transfer-printed pattern, basketweave border, and central river scene were made popular by early Victorian blue-and-white tableware designs. Meat plates like this were made for the mass market so, even in perfect condition, it would have little commercial value. A restorer would be able to improve its appearance greatly, however it would likely cost much more than the plate is worth. Sentimental value is of course another matter entirely – the platter is part of your family history and this gives it special value. I would continue to enjoy its imperfections and the story that goes with it. It must have been a whopping turkey!

Janet wants your questions!

Send your heirloom hair-raisers and porcelain ponders to Janet for an informative and considered solution to your woes.

And don’t forget to send photos, if relevant. Email AskJanet@immediate.co.uk, or use the postal address, page 4.

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I have a Minton oval platter that belonged to my greatgrandmother. When I was small, my mother dropped a Christmas turkey on it and it cracked, so for years it was put away in a box.

After I got married in 1978, my mother said that I could have the plate if I was able to repair it. I glued it back together and it has been on display ever since.

Could you tell me anything about its history?

Diane Webb, via email

Ask an Expert From a portrait miniature of the Duchess of Devonshire to a settee table from the 1920s, our experts have the answers to your queries

Strike a pose I have a portrait miniature that is reputed to be of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. It’s hand-painted and difficult to ascertain if the background is ivory. It also bears the signature ‘Sabey’. It’s in a decorative surround and on the reverse is a small piece of card stating it is the Duchess of Devonshire.

I understand her portrait was painted on numerous occasions – how would I know if this is an original miniature? Could your experts enlighten me?

Sarah Dawson, Norwich This portrait is derived from Thomas Gainsborough’s celebrated original, painted in the mid 1780s. However, this pretty little copy flatters to deceive. The copyist has altered the colours of the duchess’s hat in order to lighten the tone of the picture. The label on the back, identifying ‘Duchesse of Devonshire Georgiana’, suggests a French origin. Many Gallic copyists produced miniatures like this during the 1900-1925 era, sometimes on porcelain or milk glass rather than on ivory, and they worked with greater haste than merit.

The artist, ‘Sabey’, may well be the copyist, but they are not recorded in the reference books. As it is of a much later date and moderate ability, the auction value will be about £40-£60. RK

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LEFT & BELOW This ‘Settee Table’ was bought by Susan’s father in the 1950s.

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BELOW Sarah has a portrait miniature of the Duchess of Devonshire and is keen to find out if it’s an original.

Turning the tables I have an oak table that is cut in such a way that, by sliding a lever under the front edge, one can tip it to reveal a concealed seat that can then be folded out.

This leaves the table top as the surround to a settee. You can see the logo on the underside of the seat and the name of the manufacturer, Hamps of Northampton, on the edge of some of the woodwork. I think the table was bought, possibly second-hand, by my father, during the 1950s.

I would be very interested to know any information about this piece and if anyone knows of anything similar.

Susan Barnhurst, via email Thank you for sharing this charming piece with us. These oak patent metamorphic ‘Settee Tables’ by R Hamp & Co were made in the 1920s, for homes

that didn’t have much space and therefore would be a very convenient and ‘AdapTABLE’ dual furniture piece.

Practicality defines it and the rustic oak trestle-base table it becomes is still in fashion in homes today. It is known that R Hamp & Co was based on Scarletwell Street in Northampton, but sadly I have not found other pieces of furniture it may have produced.

Metamorphic furniture, such as chairs turning into steps, started to draw attention in the 18th century, when furniture makers would try to display their skills of ingenuity. It still fascinates and attracts today, with some pieces fetching good prices at auction (low to mid hundreds) especially for the smaller pieces. Based on the period, size and style of your ‘Settee Table’, I would put an auction estimate of around £50-£80. RA

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Fairs & Auctions Rosanna Morris picks the very best antiques fairs and auctions happening around the UK in March. Plus, we chat to Lucy of The Country Brocante Store

FAIR OF THE MONTH Midcentury Modern Clear your schedule on Sunday 15th March as Dulwich College hosts the Midcentury Modern show, bringing together vintage and contemporary design in its 1960s Christison Hall. The hall’s floor-to-ceiling windows and Sixties decor create a beautiful, light space, which complements the mid-century pieces on offer, as well as contemporary works by up-and-coming British designers. The Modern Warehouse, Twentieth Century Antiques and Orson & Welles will be there, plus new names.

Dulwich College, London, SE21 7LD. 10am-4pm. £10. modernshows.com

FAIR DATES

North & Scotland 1st The Antiques Quarter Flea Market, Abbeydale Picture House, 387 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, S7 1FS. 10am-3pm. £1. sheffieldantiquesquarter.co.uk 8th Manchester Vintage Home Show, Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road, Manchester, M13 0FE. 10.30am-4pm. £2.50 (£4 before 11am). vintagehomeshow.co.uk 8th Vintage Flea Market, Lincolnshire Showground, LN2 2NA. 8.30am-3pm. £2.50.

01298 27493; asfairs.com 13th-15th Galloway Antiques & Fine Art Fair, Scone Palace, Perth,

Perth & Kinross, PH2 6BD. 10.30am5pm (4.30pm Sunday). £5-£6.

01423 522122; gallowayfairs.co.uk 14th-15th The International Yorkshire Antique Home and Vintage Fair, Yorkshire Event Centre, The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ. 8.30am-5pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. £7 (£10 before 10am Saturday). 01584 873634; continuityfairs.co.uk 21st-22nd The Great Wetherby Antiques & Vintage Fair, Wetherby Racecourse, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 5EJ. 8am-5pm Saturday, 9am-4pm Sunday. £4 (£5 before 9am Saturday). 01332 830444; jaguarfairs.com 29th Leeds Vintage Home Show, Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawsons Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA. 10.30am-4pm. £2.50 (£4 before 11am). vintagehomeshow.co.uk

West & Wales 1st The Frome Independent – More Than a Market, Frome town centre, Somerset, BA11. 10am-3pm.

Free. thefromeindependent.org.uk 1st Liberty Green Antiques & Collectables Fair, Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 6RQ. 9am-3.30pm. £1. 07572 109520; libertygreenantiques.co.uk 1st Carmarthen Antiques and Flea Market, United Counties Showground, Nantyci, Carmarthen, SA33 5DR. 10am-4pm. £4.50.

01267 236569; towyevents.co.uk 5th-8th The Bath Decorative Antiques Fair, The Pavilion, Bath, BA2 4EU. Opening times vary. £5 (£10 Thursday). 01278 784912; bathdecorativeantiquesfair.co.uk 7th Lostwithiel Antique & Collectors Market, Scout Hut,

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The Country Brocante Store Lucy Haywood, who runs the Country Brocante Fairs, opened The Country Brocante Store in Midhurst, West Sussex four years ago How did you get into antiques?

When I was young my parents spent all their free time at antiques fairs and I grew up in a home filled with old furniture.

My father took me on buying trips at the crack of dawn, searching for antique fishing tackle and treasures to take home to Mum. This sparked a passion for treasure hunting that has stayed with me ever since. I started Love Lane Vintage, which evolved into The Country Brocante, about 11 years ago – my passion has always been finding unique places for small businesses to sell their wares and come together at beautiful venues.

What do you sell?

The store has nine permanent small businesses, who each have their own shop within The Country Brocante.

However the look is completely cohesive – many of the owners travel regularly to France, so there are lots of brocante treasures, from pieces of furniture to textiles. We have many stands that boast traditional English homewares too – everything in the store is vintage or antique with some artisan items such as the popular hand-dyed silk ribbons by Emma from Velvet Ribbon, which she sells alongside her beautiful French finds.

Why did you open The Country Brocante Store?

After running the Country Brocante Fairs for many years and seeing them become more popular, I decided I wanted to explore the idea of running a permanent brocante on a high street somewhere. I’d built the events up in Midhurst on the Cowdray Estate, so it seemed like a natural progression to open a store there.

The old town had the most beautiful historic buildings, however many of the shops were empty. I felt like we could bring a new vibe to the street so opened The Country Brocante Store in 2016. Four years on and all the shops are full and we even welcomed [fashion and lifestyle store] Cabbages & Roses to Midhurst as neighbours last year.

Can you give us a range of prices?

Everything is lovingly sourced and reasonably priced. We have something for every budget, whether you are renovating a grand country house or you have a tiny cottage and are decorating on a shoestring. The running thread is that people who visit our store aren’t interested in mass production. They are conscious, savvy shoppers who like to shop with a low carbon footprint.

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Any plans for the future?

I’d love to open a second Country Brocante Store near our Cotswolds location where we host our Harvest Fair.

Griffin House, West Street, Midhurst, GU29 9NQ. 01730 810973; thecountrybrocante.co.uk

Cattle Market Car Park, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0HE. 10am-1pm.

By donation. 01503 240768 14th The Vintage Bazaar, The Corn Exchange, Devizes, SN10 1HS. 9am-3pm. £2. thevintagebazaar.blogspot.com 15th Devon Salvage Fair, South Molton Pannier Market, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AB. Free. 10am-3pm. salvagefairs.com 29th Bath Vintage & Antiques Market, Green Park Station, Green Park Road, Bath, BA1 1JB. 8am-4pm.

Free. 07711 900095; vintageandantiques.co.uk 29th The Bristol Vintage Furniture Flea, Paintworks, Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3EH. 10.30am-4.30pm. £2 (£3 before 11.30am). judysvintagefair.co.uk

East 1st Copdock Monthly Antiques & Collectors Fair, The Best Western Ipswich Hotel, Old London Road, Copdock, Suffolk, IP8 3JD. 9am-3.30pm. £2. 01702 410171; gnbfairs.com 8th Runnymede Hall Vintage & Retro Fair, Kiln Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TF. 10am-4pm. £2.

07519 276507; haddonevents.co.uk 8th Antiques & Collectors Fair, Sarratt Village Hall, The Green, Sarratt, Herts, WD3 6AS. 9.30am-4pm. £1.

07887 648255; marcelfairs.co.uk 8th Potters Bar Antiques & Vintage Fair, Wyllyotts Theatre, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 2HN. 10am-4pm. £2. 01480 382432; madisonevents.co.uk 15th Biggleswade Antiques & Vintage Fair, The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JH. 10am-4pm. £2.

01480 382432; madisonevents.co.uk 15th Norwich Brocante, St Andrews Hall, St Andrews Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AU. 10am-3.30pm. Free. 07921 707116 21st-22nd Hinchingbrooke House Antiques Fair, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BN. 10am-4pm. £3. 01379 586134; lomaxfairs.com 28th-29th Long Melford Antique & Vintage Fair, The Old School, Long Melford, Suffolk, CO10 9DX. 9.30am-4pm. £1. 01449 740601; facebook.com/longmelfordfairs

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29th Museum of Power Antique & Vintage Fair, Museum of Power, Langford, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QA. 9.30am-4pm. £3. 07519 276507; haddonevents.co.uk 29th Antique & Collectors Fair, Berkhamsted Sports Centre, Lagley Meadow, Douglas Gardens, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 3QQ. 9.30am-4pm. £1. 07887 648255; marcelfairs.co.uk 29th Antiques, Vintage, Retro & Collectors Fair, Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, IP14 6AT. 8.30am-3.30pm. £2.50 (£3.50 before 10am). 01702 410171; gnbfairs.com

Show, Sports Connexion, Leamington Road, Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry, CV8 3FL. 10.30am-4pm. £2.50 (£4 before 11am). vintagehomeshow.co.uk 7th-8th Bingley Hall Antiques Fair, Staffordshire County Showground, Stafford, ST18 0BD. Opening times vary. £5 (£10 Sat before 10am).

01584 873634; continuityfairs.co.uk 14th-15th Antiques at the Holt, The Holt Hotel, Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire, OX25 5QQ. 10am-4.30pm. £2. 01869 347356; antiques-at-the-holt.co.uk 15th St Albans Antique and Vintage Market, St Peters Street, St Albans, AL1 3DH. 9am-3pm.

Free. 07502 213873; stalbansantiqueandvintagemarket.com 16th Runway Monday at Newark Antiques and Collectors Fair, adjacent to the Newark Air Museum and The Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground, Runway Newark, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY. 8am-5pm. £5 (£10 before 10am).

01636 702326; iacf.co.uk 21st-22nd Shrewsbury Flea, West Midlands Showground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF. 8.30am-3.30pm Saturday, 9am-3pm Sunday. £3.

07584 357808; josevents.co.uk 22nd Hodson Hall Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair, Endowed Campus, Off A6, Loughborough, LE11 2AQ. 9am-3.30pm. £2. 01766 831800; guildhallantiquefairs.co.uk 22nd Himley Hall Antiques Fair, Himley Hall, Himley Park, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 4DF. 10am-4pm. £2.

07976 643174 31st Racecourse Tuesday, Nottingham Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Nottingham, NG2 4BE. 8am-2pm. £5. 01332 830444; jaguarfairs.com

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29th Feb-1st Antiques, Collectors & Vintage Weekend, Brooksby Hall, Brooksby, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2LJ. 9.30am-4pm. £3. 07772 349431; fielddogfairs.com 1st Malvern Antiques & Collectors Fair, The Severn Hall, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs, WR13 6NW. 8.30am-4pm. £3 (£4 before 10am). 01636 676531; b2bevents.info 1st Midlands Vintage Home

1st Brighton Antiques, Collectables and Vintage Fair, Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9XZ. 9.30am-3.30pm. £3.50 (£5 before 10.30am). 01293 690777; lovefairs.com 2nd-3rd Dovehouse Little Chelsea Decorative Arts & Antiques Fair, Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 5EE. 3pm-8pm Monday, 11am-6pm

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Tuesday. £3.50. 07952 689717; dovehousefineantiquesfairs.com 3rd-4th Ardingly International Antiques & Collectors Fair, South of England Showground, Ardingly, Nr Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6TL. 9am-5pm Tuesday, 8am-4pm Wednesday. £20 Tuesday, £5 Wednesday. 01636 702326; iacf.co.uk 6th-8th Antiques Fair, Wilton House, Wilton, Salisbury, SP2 0BJ. 10.30am-5pm. £6. 01722 746728; wiltonhouse.co.uk 7th Vintage & Very Nice Market Bazaar, The Assembly Rooms, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LQ. 10am-4pm. Free. vintageandverynice.co.uk 8th The East London Vintage Furniture Flea, York Hall, 5 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PJ. 10.30am-4.30pm. £2.50 (£4 before 11.30am). judysvintagefair.co.uk 10th & 31st Sunbury Antiques Market, Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ. 6.30am-2pm.

Free. 01932 230946; sunburyantiques.com 14th Antique, Vintage & Collectable Fair, Hayes Free Church, Pickhurst Lane, Hayes, Kent, BR2 7HU. 10am-3pm. £1.50. 020 8776 0108 15th Midcentury Modern, Dulwich College, London, SE21 7LD. 10am-4pm. £10. modernshows.com 15th Dorking Halls Antiques Fair, Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1SG. 9.30am-4pm. £2.50. 07952 689717; dovehousefineantiquesfairs.com 17th Epsom Racecourse Antiques & Collectables Fair, Epsom Racecourse, Epsom Downs, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5LQ. 9am-3pm. £3.

01584 873634; continuityfairs.co.uk 18th-20th Chelsea Antiques Fair, Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 5EE. Opening times vary. £3.50. (£5 Wednesday).

01825 744074; penman-fairs.co.uk 18th-24th The Open Art Fair, Duke of York Square, King’s Road, London, SW3 4LY. Opening times vary. £20. theopenartfair.com 22nd The London Vintage Fashion, Textiles & Accessories Fair, Hilton London Olympia Hotel, 380 Kensington High Street, London, W14 8NL. 10am-4.30pm. £5.

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AUCTIONS

1st The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction, McTear’s, Meiklewood Gate, 31 Meiklewood Road, Glasgow, G51 4GB. 0141 810 2880; mctears.co.uk 3rd Antiques & Fine Art, Special Auction Services, Plenty Close, Off Hambridge Road, Newbury, RG14 5RL. 01635 580595; specialauctionservices.com 3rd The Music Auction, Anderson & Garland, Anderson House, Crispin Court, Newbiggin Lane, Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1BF. 0191 430 3000; andersonandgarland.com 4th Antiques & Collectors’ Items with Rock & Pop Memorabilia, Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers, 18 Jordan Street, Liverpool, L1 0BP. 0151 709 8070; adampartridge.co.uk 4th Old Masters, British & European Paintings, Woolley & Wallis, 51-61 Castle Street, Salisbury, SP1 3SU. 01722 424500; woolleyandwallis.co.uk 4th Antique Furniture, Interiors & Collectors Auction, Bamfords, The Bakewell Auction House, Peak Shopping Village, Chatsworth Road, Rowsley, DE4 2JE. 01629 730920; bamfords-auctions.co.uk 5th Modern Living, Mallams Auctioneers, Grosvenor Galleries, 26 Grosvenor Street, Cheltenham, GL52 2SG. 01242 235712; mallams.co.uk 6th The Antiques & Interiors Auction, McTear’s, Meiklewood Gate, 31 Meiklewood Road, Glasgow, G51 4GB. 0141 810 2880; mctears.co.uk 7th Decades of Design, Fieldings, Mill Race Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 1JN. 01384 444140; fieldingsauctioneers.co.uk 10th-12th Specialist Collectors’ Sale, Reeman Dansie, 8 Wyncolls Road, Severalls Business Park, Colchester, CO4 9HU. 01206 754754; reemandansie.com 10th-11th Fine Interiors – Two

Day Sale, Sworders, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8GE. 01279 817778; sworder.co.uk 10th Toys for the Collector Auction, Special Auction Services, Plenty Close, Off Hambridge Road, Newbury, RG14 5RL. 01635 580595; specialauctionservices.com 11th Fine Books, Atlases, Manuscripts & Historical Photographs, Bonhams, Montpelier Street, Knightsbridge, London, SW7 1HH. 020 7393 3900; bonhams.com 11th Asian & Islamic Works of Art, Lyon & Turnbull, 33 Broughton Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3RR. 0131 557 8844; lyonandturnbull.com 13th One Day Sale of Studio Ceramics and Modern Design, Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers, The Cheshire Saleroom, Withyfold Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2BD. 01625 431788; adampartridge.co.uk 14th Fine Art & Antique Auction, Trevanion & Dean Auctioneers & Valuers, The Joyce Building, Station Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1RE. 01948 800202; trevanionanddean.com 18th Clarice Cliff, Art Deco & Design, Woolley & Wallis, 51-61 Castle Street, Salisbury, SP1 3SU. 01722 424500; woolleyandwallis.co.uk 18th Home & Interiors, Bonhams, Montpelier Street, Knightsbridge, London, SW7 1HH. 020 7393 3900; bonhams.com 16th The House & Garden Sale, Mallams Auctioneers, Dunmore Court, Wootton Road, Abingdon, OX13 6BH. 01235 462840; mallams.co.uk 17th Made in Britain, Sotheby’s, 34-35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA. 020 7293 5000; sothebys.com 18th Asian Art, Bonhams, 22 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JX. 0131 225 2266; bonhams.com 18th 44 Fitzwilliam Square: Works from the Estate of the Late Patrick Kelly, Sotheby’s, 34-35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA. 020 7293 5000; sothebys.com 18th Prints & Multiples, Christie’s, 8 King Street, St James’s, London, SW1Y 6QT. 020 7839 9060; christies.com 25th-26th Fine Art, Asian Art, Antiques, Interiors & Collectables, Andrew Smith & Son, Winchester Auction Rooms, Manor Farm, Itchen Stoke, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0QT. 01962 735988; andrewsmithandson.com

THIS MONTH’S FAIR TICKET OFFERS

2-FOR-1 8th Frock Me! Vintage Fashion Fair (including Frock Me! Jewellery Fair), Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, Kensington, London, W8 7NX. 11am-5.30pm. £5. 020 7503 9171; frockmevintagefashion.com 2-FOR-1 15th Adams Antiques Fair, Lindley Hall, The Royal Horticultural Halls, 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PE. 10am-4.30pm. £4. 020 7254 4054; adamsantiquesfairs.com 2-FOR-1 28th Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair, Victoria Hall, Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3JS. 9.30am-4pm. £3. 07985 181120; roseandbrownvintage.co.uk *Present this page at the fair to redeem the offer. All dates are subject to change – please check with the event organiser before travelling.

18th The Spring Auction, Halls, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 3DR. 01743 450700; fineart.hallsgb.com 19th Art & Design Post 1880, Duke’s, Brewery Square, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1GA. 01305 265080; dukes-auctions.com 20th-21st Two-Day Fine Art & Antiques Auction, Great Western Auctions, 1291 Dumbarton Road, Whiteinch, Glasgow, G14 9UY. 0141 954 1500; greatwesternauctions.com 21st Spring Fine Art Sale, Tennants, The Auction Centre, Harmby Road, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5SG. 01969 623780; tennants.co.uk 26th The Fan Collection, Tennants, The Auction Centre, Harmby Road, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5SG. 01969 623780; tennants.co.uk 31st Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art, Dreweatts, Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JE. 01635 553553; dreweatts.com

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HOURS IN PARIS For a sophisticated weekend filled with art, antiquities, showstopping architecture and delicious food, the French capital has it all, says Sophie Hannam

TRAVEL Paris

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ust two hours and 20 minutes away from London St Pancras International station, Paris is the ultimate destination for last-minute weekend getaways. And, peppered with excellent museums, shopping, food and historic haunts, it’s easy to spend 48 hours ambling from place to place beside the winding Seine, a crêpe and a coffee in hand.

This beautiful, speedy city offers key hotspots in spades – including a philosopher’s favourite restaurant, Marie Antoinette’s palace and the finest places for antiques-hunting…

DAY ONE 9am See the sights Start your day the French way with a flaky croissant and a café crème (an espresso with warm, frothy milk) from a local bistro. In the morning, most Parisians will stand up at the bar, which is cheaper than sitting at a table.

Next, don comfy shoes and start with a visit to one (or both) of Paris’s largest museums, which are a stone’s throw away from each other: the Musée d’Orsay, 14 (musee-orsay.fr) or the Louvre, 17 (louvre.fr). To beat the

An awe-inspiring piece of architecture, the Louvre is famous for housing some of the world’s most celebrated works of art, such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.

inevitable queues at the Louvre, you can go in through one of the side entrances, avoiding the glass pyramid. The Louvre is almost two miles long, and the vast collection includes 380,000 pieces, so it’s worth looking up the artworks you’d like to visit ahead of time and planning your route.

A 15-minute stroll along the Seine and over the Pont Notre-Dame will lead you to the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris (notredamedeparis.fr), which is currently closed to visitors following the devastating fire in 2019. However, you can still admire the stunning, ornate western façade.

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1pm Lunch on the go For lunch, L’As du Fallafel (32-34 rue des Rosiers, 75004) is just another 15-minute stroll back over the river to the city’s Jewish quarter, Le Marais, and is a popular bolthole, offering pitta bread stuffed with falafel, hummus and other delicious treats for around 6.

You may have to queue, but it’s wholly worthwhile. Over the river towards rue de la Bûcherie is Paris’s most famous independent bookshop, Shakespeare and Company (shakespeareandcompany. com) which, alongside hosting events, also stocks an array of rare and antiquarian books. It’s a great pitstop en route to the Champs-Élysées, which is just a short journey away on the metro for 1.90. As you wind your way along Paris’s most charming avenue, towards the Arc de Triomphe (parisarc-de-triomphe.fr), enjoy a spot of window-shopping at the flagship

boutiques, explore the Grand Palais museum (grandpalais.fr), entry is free excluding exhibitions, or ponder the puzzling Luxor Obelisk, the twin of which is situated outside Luxor Temple in Egypt.

6pm Historic supper For good food and history combined, Le Procope (procope.com) on rue de l’Ancienne Comédie is Paris’s oldest cafe, having opened in 1686, and was a popular haunt of Napoléon Bonaparte, Voltaire and Victor Hugo. For an authentic supper, six large Burgundy snails will set you back 9.50, and the traditional ‘Ivre de Juliénas’ coq au vin costs 27.

Next, hop on the RER C train towards Pontoise to the Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel metro station, right next to the Eiffel Tower (toureiffel.paris). Once there, tuck into a crêpe, think profound

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ABOVE Views of the historic site, exhibition hall and museum, the Grand Palais, and the exquisite Pont Alexandre III. BELOW Delicious shawarma on pitta at L’As du Fallafel in Paris; the Luxor Obelisk, located in the centre of the Place de la Concorde, is 23m high.

An ancient Egyptian monument, it came to France in exchange for a mechanical clock in 1833.

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Where to stay A couple of nights in one of these three dreamy places during your time in the City of Lights will capture the joie de vivre that the French are renowned for...

BOURG TIBOURG 19 rue du Bourg Tibourg, 75004 Don’t be fooled by the minimal exterior, the decor of Bourg Tibourg is luxe and sumptuous – conjuring images of the heyday of cinema. Each room is filled with carefully chosen antiques, too. From 310 per night. bourgtibourg.com

HÔTEL PROVIDENCE ABOVE On the rue de l’Ancienne Comédie, Le Procope claims to be the oldest cafe in Paris. BELOW Sylvia Beach opened the original Shakespeare and Company bookshop in Paris in 1919. Her store became an important part of the Paris literary scene until its closure in 1941. A second bookstore with the same name opened in Paris in 1951.

90 rue René Boulanger, 75010 Rich, atmospheric and oh-so glamorous, the boutique Hôtel Providence has just 18 rooms, all of which ooze sophistication from every pore; from the statement wallpapers to the designer light switches.

From 235 per night. hotelprovidenceparis.com

THE HOXTON 30-32 rue du Sentier, 75002 The Parisian offering in this world-famous chain of boutique hotels offers a range of different rooms – and each and every one is an Instagrammer’s dream. The beautiful greenhouse-like lobby provides the perfect setting for lounging with a G&T. From 99 per night. thehoxton.com

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Jump on the RER C and it will take you directly to Versailles, where Marie Antoinette’s lavish palace is just a short walk away. thoughts, or simply admire the twinkling lights that sparkle every hour on the hour, from sundown to 1am.

DAY TWO 9am To the palace!

With so many of the main tourist attractions ticked off, do as the locals do and enjoy your second day at a leisurely pace. For a trip away from the city centre, jump on the RER C and the line will take you directly to Versailles, where Marie Antoinette’s lavish palace is just a short walk away. The train journey will take around 60-90 minutes. Tickets to the palace and gardens cost from 20 per person, and you can easily spend a day exploring the maze of opulent rooms and the colossal grounds – be sure not to miss a visit to the Grand Trianon, a smaller palace built at the request of King Louis XIV of France, or the chance to rent a rowing boat on the Grand Canal.

ABOVE A view from the peristyle (columned porch) of the Grand Trianon, a separate chateau built as a retreat for the king at the Palace of Versailles. RIGHT Some treasures within Yveline Antiquités.

BELOW A classic jambon beurre sandwich, made with delicious French ham and thick slabs of butter in a fresh, crusty baguette.

9am The antiques trail If you’d prefer to stay within the city, why not hit up the wealth of antiques shops? Open since 1831, Deyrolle (deyrolle.com) is a trove of fascinating antique taxidermy and curios, and a visit offers the perfect opportunity to explore the upmarket Saint-Germaindes-Prés area. Nearby Yveline Antiquités (yveline-antiquites.com) is legendary for its beautifully crafted furniture and artworks, plus it’s situated next door to the picturesque former home of French artist Eugène Delacroix, now the Musée national Eugène Delacroix, which costs 7 to visit (musee-delacroix.fr).

3pm One for the road?

Before the Eurostar home, lunch calls for a Parisian institution – le jambon beurre. No, this is not merely a slice of ham betwixt floppy white bread – picture a crisp baguette, a slather of creamy, salty butter and thickly cut French ham with the rind left on. Pick one up at any good boulangerie, but hop over the river to Caractère de Cochon, which makes a particularly tasty offering for around 6.50 to take away.

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The elegant formal gardens of the Palace of Versailles.

Where to shop DEYROLLE 46 rue du Bac, 75007 A favourite haunt of Escape to the Chateau’s Angel Adoree, this museum-like antique taxidermy shop is over 150 years old and is packed with wonderful, curious pieces with stories to tell. deyrolle.com

Three amazing places to discover Paris’s hidden antiques and treasures…

YVELINE ANTIQUITÉS 4 rue de Furstemberg, 75006 Opened by dealer Yveline in 1954, and now looked after by her antiquessavvy daughter, Yveline Antiquités is an ode to beautiful furniture, pictures, sculpture and curios. yveline-antiquites.com

L’OBJET QUI PARLE 86 rue des Martyrs, 75018 A short walk from the Sacré-Cœur in Paris’s Montmartre district, L’Objet Qui Parle (meaning ‘the talking object’) is a petite haven of vintage objects and antique delights. Expect to leave feeling very inspired. lobjetquiparle.fr

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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, Tues 11th Feb, Tues 25th Feb, Tues 10th Mar, Tues 31st Mar (6.30am–2pm). Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16 5AQ. Free admission and parking sunburyantiques.com

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Newbury – One-Day & Two-Day Antiques & Collectors Fair Just off Junction 13 of the M4, and with acres of parking, this antiques fair 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 30th March, Saturday 4th–5th July.

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With 80 high quality stockists of antiques, Station Mill is an ideal place to shop. It has a wide variety of antiques, vintage and collectables beautifully displayed over two levels in a large open-plan building. Come along and spend the day browsing – stop for lunch in the coffee shop and pick up something special and unique. Open seven days a week, Monday to Saturday 10am–5pm, Sundays 11am–4pm.

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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. Tues 7th Apr (Tues 7am–1pm), Sun 16th Feb, Sun 31st May (Sun 10am–3pm). Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, KT10 9AJ. We offer free valuations and appraisals at each event sunburyantiques.com

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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

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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.

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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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Visit the home of Europe’s largest collection of antiques, period furniture and vintage collectables. Over 400 dealers in four large buildings with a wide variety of stock always on display. Browse our website now, to purchase quality items online 24 hours a day and have them delivered directly to your door. Nationwide delivery available. Open 10am–5pm every day, with two coffee shops and ample parking. Caenby Corner Estate, Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5TJ

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Visit nine showrooms of carefully selected quality period furniture in Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, only five 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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Each month, we’ll show you a room from a house of significance and ask you to work out either what the house is, or who lived there. There’s a prize up for grabs, so see if you can solve the riddle…

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Answer to January’s Room with a Clue: A. Shibden Hall

Providing inspiration for budding novelists, this 17th-century cottage was once occupied by four women. Now a museum, visitors from all over the world flock to this literary site to pay homage to the most famous of its inhabitants. This groundbreaking author, who published her romantic, witty works anonymously, spent her last years here, and it is believed she practised piano every morning in this Regency drawing room.

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