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■ Antiques Centres Gift Guide ■ The Gentleman’s Library ■ Charles Schneider Glass ■ Auction Explorer

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CAN YOU IMAGINE a more satisfying Antiquexploration than at one of those fabled country house auctions of the past, where you were invited to bid on the contents of attics and cellars – contents which hadn’t been seen, some of them, for hundreds of years? That tantalising mix of the magnificent and the mundane, the trumpeted treasure and the hidden gem?

Sadly such events are rare beasts these days, so I confess I got rather excited to hear that Bonhams was holding just such a sale on 1st December at Hooton Pagnell Hall in Yorkshire, home of the Warde family for 300 years. Bought in 1681 by a former Lord Mayor of London, it has been the family’s home ever since. Just imagine it, 300 years of collecting, now on offer to the public for the first time!

You can see just a few of the many Hooton Pagnell charmers up for auction pictured on our cover but I confess that it’s the contents of the big house’s library that would always draw me first. I’m one of those sad people (and there’s a lot of us) who unconsciously find themselves drifting over to peruse the contents of the bookshelves whenever they enter a friend’s home for the first time. It’s there we feel we really belong.

And I long ago decided that, while we can’t all have a stately home, we can all aspire to something of a stately library – or at least a stately library corner: a thing of old wood, old leather, old books, familiar pictures and eccentric collections and enthusiasms.

In my youth, I even adopted a self-declared “Sherlock Holmes study” style for my former, tiny, home. But as my book-buying addiction grew, ever-more piles of books led to ever-more bookshelves, and ever-more bookshelves pushed out most of the other antiques and necessaries of life, until my house became less a home than a “book depository with bed, cooking facilities and small garden attached” – at which point it was time to move on!

The hankering is still there though, as you will see in our feature on The Gentleman’s Library.

Of course you don’t have to stick to the Victorian era (Sherlock didn’t) and I can imagine a really wonderful Art Deco library fitted out with Charles Schneider chandeliers and reading lamps. I must confess that his name was a new one on me before I got chatting with Belgian glass dealer Tiny Esveld, this issue’s guest in our Meet the Collector spot.

For her own personal collection, Tiny has remained impressively disciplined in designating three cabinets and no more for her select groupings of Charles Schneider glassware. As a consequence, over the years her collection grows finer, rather than larger. A lesson that perhaps I, watching my bookshelves fill to overflowing once again, should take to heart!

Perhaps the answer to indulging the collecting bug without crowding yourself out of house and home is to ensure other people are the beneficiaries of your good taste.

Why not exercise your antiquing passions with the inspiring gift guide in this issue – and then double your fun by selecting the lucky recipients of your largesse from among your friends and family?

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ROWING UP in Belgium, Tiny Esveld was always attracted to beautiful things.

She loved collecting antiques and she loved her job restoring old houses. Then, at 36, she hurt her back and needed to look for a new career. She had started collecting antique glass four years earlier; now she began dealing in it – and today her enduring passion for its vibrant, fragile beauty is palpable.

Of course it is difficult to be a collector while also being a dealer – the opportunities to buy are so great that you can end up buried under beautiful things. But while Tiny deals in the whole spectrum of Art Nouveau and Art Deco glass, she found a personal focus for her collection in a single maker who is not as famous as she thinks he should be.

“In the beginning you don’t know what is good or special and what isn’t. You buy too much – sometimes bad things because you don’t know how to discriminate. This

Earth, Wind and Fire Tiny Esveld has a real passion for the elemental art form of glass – and for one glass-maker in particular

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Charles Schneider glass

Above: Three coupes displaying the innovative variety of colour and decoration. Below and below right: Adventurous colour combinations from 1920-22. New shapes and colours poured from Charles Schneider’s inventive brain so, even though production was relatively short-lived, it produced incredible variety

you learn with the years that pass. But when you sit in front of your collection you see after a while what attracts you most. And for me it was the beautiful colours and shapes of Charles Schneider vases.”

If you know a little about glass, the first sight of a Charles Schneider vase would tell you it’s French – Daum or Gallé perhaps? And you’d certainly be on the right track.

Of an Alsace-Lorraine family (a region that swapped between Germany and France due to war), both Charles, born near Paris, and his older brother Ernest worked at the Daum factory before the Great War in the great days of Art Nouveau. But then they struck out on their own as Societé Anonyme des Verreries Schneider in 1913.

The coming of the Great War and conscription the following year threatened to end things before they had begun but in 1917 the brothers were demobbed to supervise the making of medical glass for the war effort. After the war ended, a lucrative line in commercial drinking glasses ran alongside Charles’ passion for art glass, for which he was

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virtually the factory’s sole designer.

From his Daum training, Charles had learned all aspects of glass techniques. Now he set out to bring high class art glass to a much wider market via editions sold through the art sections of the great French department stores. And he pioneered an innovative style departure from the flowing Art Nouveau of Daum and Gallé.

Later dubbed Art Deco (after 1925’s turning-point Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, where much Schneider glass was on display), at the time the style was less a narrow orthodoxy than an eclectic embracing of the lessons of the past and enthusiasm for the future. Not least in Charles’s wonderful electric light chandeliers, including those featuring his favourite bright, distinctive orange called ‘Tango’, which speaks instantly of the Jazz Age. Throughout the 1920s, department stores stocked Charles Schneider’s innovative designs under the trade names Le Verre Français or Charder for his acid-etched

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Charles Schneider glass

glass vases, with the Schneider name reserved for his other glass designs. With schoolteacher sister Ernestine helping Ernest with the marketing, the factory even began to export to America and the workforce grew to 500 – until the Wall Street Crash laid the business low. For Charles Schneider it had been a brief decade of glory – but it left a wonderful legacy.

“The first Charles Schneider vase I bought, I remember very well because my mother called me crazy,” recalls Tiny.

“It cost a fortune – a month’s salary in those days! It was a Le Verre Français vase with foxgloves and it had a beautiful shape. Both my parents were puzzled that glass could be so expensive, so they were surprised and pleased five years later when I told them I had sold it for twice the price.” Glass can be a good investment, then? “Well it can,” says Tiny, “But you should always buy with your heart.”

Alongside her business, over the years Tiny’s own personal collection of Charles Schneider glass also grew. “I could happily have collected every vase Schneider made, but one day I made a promise to myself that the collection wouldn’t take over my house! I decided it should not go outside the three cabinets I had provided for the collection and, by limiting myself and setting my sights high, the collection grew slowly but even more pleasurably. Gradually, as you learn more, you find that when you eliminate the lesser things, what is left becomes more beautiful and harmonious.”

Tiny’s collection now specialises in the smaller Schneider series rather than the more widely sold beautiful and often very large Le Verre Françaises. She loves the vibrant Vases Bijoux: “They are so small that they don’t take up much room and you can put a lot on one shelf – let oneself go!” At the other end of the scale the Intercalaire vases of coloured motifs trapped between layers of clear glass, “are so rare that if you posses one or two, you may count yourself very lucky. It is like you have a Rembrandt among your vases.”

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Charles Schneider brought to book Many items from Tiny’s collection feature in the upcoming Charles Schneider: French art deco glass, which she wrote with Marie-Christine Joulin, who shares her intensity of passion, though mainly for the Le Verre Français line. Scheider’s colours, Marie-Christine says vividly, are, “so flamboyant that they seem to have not yet grown cold” from the furnace.

“In 2004 Marie-Christine and her husband Gerold published the definitive collectors’ book on all the patterns made by Le Verre Français,” explains Tiny. “They were already working on it when Gerold first invited me see their own collection at their home in Germany – I was very impressed!

“Of course new discoveries have been made since 2004 so we decided to join forces on this new book that displays patterns not known before.

And it still doesn’t end – we are certain that new vases will pop up and surprise us all!”

One discovery they made in the Schneider archives was that a distinctive pattern at the top or near the bottom of the vase often referred to as honeycomb or bubbles, actually references a pattern of stone in vogue at the turn of

the 20th century and used in many facades – including the 1908 train station in Epinay-sur-Seine where Schneider lived. “His designs incorporated things from the daily life he saw around him,” says Tiny, “as was confirmed by his granddaughter Marie-Therese Schneider when we met her last summer in Paris. She said Charles Schneider was always drawing and inventing new shapes and patterns even in old age and this is how he should be remembered: as the great inventor of French art deco glass.”

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Far left: Glass fruits and vegetables were lampworked with utmost skill.

The lamp-work dragonflies on green powdered glass Vases Bijoux were made between 1919 and 1923.

The exquisite quality of the lamp work can be seen in these lightly powdered orange glass Vases Bijoux. Left: One of Tiny’s three cabinets – though normally the doors stay firmly shut!

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Charles Schneider glass

A GOLDEN GLOW While Tiny has to keep all her fragile vases securely tucked away in glass cabinets, some of her Charles Schneider glass is out in use just as it was designed to be. From the moment they struck out on their own, Charles and his brother were pioneers in the new technology of electric lighting for the home, and these light fittings bring the unique Scheider genius into Tiny’s living space and make Charles a constant presence in her daily life: “What a delight it is to admire the lamps, so dazzling with colour in the darkness of my living room.”

stemmed dishes named Coupes Bijoux, whose violet bases set off the vibrancy of the colours above. “I look for exceptional colours and try to find every different shape made.”

True to her vow, the collection is displayed in the three glass cabinets that she set aside for them. “This keeps the dust away more or less,” she explains, with cleaning with a moist cloth a once a year job only. “Because I’m always afraid I will break something. This is a job for when you are very relaxed and not in a hurry!”

Some of her Charles Schnieder glass is put to use though – she also collects and uses the glorious lighting fixtures the factory made, “What a delight it is to admire the lamps, so dazzling with colour in the darkness of my living room,” she says.

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vourite, because you have just bought it and you are still full of that enthusiasm. Then you come to your senses and see it more in perspective.” Her absolute favourite, though, is the crocus vase from 1924-5 that she features on the front cover of her new book. “It has everything – it is poetic, gentle in its colours, very difficult to make with the marquetry technique. And the crocus flower promises new life after the long cold winter, which I like as well.”

And is there anything that her collection is missing; a Holy Grail she’s still looking for? “Yes, there are some pieces on my want list – but I can’t possibly tell you what they are, because then the price will double!”

Tiny’s favourite piece in her collection

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Waterman 452½ v Sterling Silver Overlay Pen and Pencil c1930. This small but exceptional fountain pen and pencil set with a silver overlay in a basketweave design reflects the elegance of its era. Price: £255 (available at time of going to press)

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A wonderful Gentleman’s library room set at W R Harvey Antiques in Witney, Oxfordshire. There will be another Gentleman’s library themed exhibition this winter from Saturday 7th to Sunday 29th November. For more information see the advertisement on page 11 www.wrharvey.com

Tortoiseshell and silver desk set, 1904/5, sold at Bonhams for £8,125 www.bonhams.com

Stack of books containing Baccarat glassware c.1910, price: £2,250 www.antiquefurniture.tv

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Fire Grate of Adam Design c.1900, price: £2,450 www.windsorhouseantiques.co.uk

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Gentleman’s Library Which is the best room in the house? For Margaret Gaskin there’s no contest

“How well I know what I mean to do/When the long dark autumn-evenings come,” wrote Robert Browning in his poem By The Fireside: I shall be found by the fire, suppose.

O’er a great wise book as beseemeth age, While the shutters flap as the cross-wind blows And I turn the page, and I turn the page, Not verse now, only prose!

The inspirational objects pictured here may be more suited to the pockets of a full-on Lord Grantham (before he made his unwise investments) but the watchwords of library style are “Practical” and “Pleasurable” so, with a little ingenuity, the look can be quite easily adapted for any budget or home.

Staunton boxwood and ebony chess set, c.1880.

Available from Richard Gardener Antiques, price: £1,350

Silver gong, Birmingham 1936, sold at Bonhams for £1,750 www.bonhams.com

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Late 19th century French encrier.

Bonhams estimate: £800-1,200 www.bonhams.com

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A pair of Georgian globes by Newton c.1820. Available from Anderson & Son POA. Tel: 01938 553340

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IS THERE ANY more comforting thought than sitting, deep in a book, with one’s slippered feet up on the library fender perhaps, away from the winter’s chill and with the cheering prospect of putting the book down in a hour or so and summoning the footman to take tea and crumpets from a silver platter?

Is there, to be frank, any more enticing thought at any time of year than being in one’s own cosy, booklined study, surrounded by familiar objects and the enticing, unfamiliar prospects offered by each fresh volume on the shelves? Forget about foreign holidays: “There is no Frigate like a Book/To take us Lands away,” wrote another poet, Emily Dickinson.

Call it a library, call it a study, call it a home office, call it a man-cave (or, indeed woman-cave, why not?) – creating a thoughtful refuge from the hurly-burly of modern hustle, which you share only with the company of great minds from the past, is where the Antiquexplorer really comes into his or her own. Even if the rest of the house is awash with family life and modernity, behind one door, at least, all is calm.

The Gentleman’s Library

Early Victorian walnut folio stand, sold at Bonhams for £2,250 www.bonhams.com

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Just suit yourself and keep it cosy!

Big-brained types might like to think Sherlock (Victorian or modern version) to evolve their own, more personalised study style to suit their budget. You may not stretch to Chippendale, but the current affordability of everyday “brown furniture” puts good, solid pieces within the reach of everyone these days. And the eminently functional designs that have developed over centuries of library use can make this style a practical choice, even for smaller homes.

Imagine a studio flat, for instance, where a day bed becomes the real thing at night; a secretaire encompasses not only books and home office but (secretly) underwear and electrical gadgets as well. With a deep-buttoned chair and perhaps a flat screen TV where the hunting scene would once have gone, over the fireplace, what more does one need for a civilised existence? Perhaps a little Pembroke table with a convenient, laptop-size drawer, which can

serve as desk when you’re alone, and as card- or tea-table as when a visitor comes to perch on your metamorphic chair (see page 17).

Of course, if you have the luxury of endless space and deep pockets, you can just go wild – the sky’s the limit and the library is the licensed playground of the hoarder, ahem, collector.

Enthusiasms and obsessions of all kinds have traditionally been housed in the library, celebrated in art, objets and, of course, books.

Ah yes, books. If you are designing a library, do make sure you leave room for some books.

You may laugh – surely that doesn’t need saying? But I was once shown round a lovely New England hotel by its proud owner who was very insistent we all come and admire “The Library”.

Which we did – its comfortable sofas were wonderfully squashy, its wallpaper elegant and its shiny steel coffee-making machine was hissing away merrily to make us welcome but... nary a book! Ah well, perhaps it was one of those new-fangled bring-your-own-Kindle libraries...

Thomas Morton telescope c.1850, sold at Bonhams for £16,875 www.bonhams.com

Wise advice for His Nibs (or Hers!)

YOU’LL WANT TO write elegantly in your classy library, which means you’re going to want a fountain pen that lives up to your surroundings. But what should you look for?

There’s no one better to ask for advice than Chris Robinson of Vintage Fountain Pens Inc, who’s obviously in love with her subject: “Each vintage pen carries a life story,” she explains.

“From the worker in the pen factory to its first owner, and then over the years to its current owner. And the words written by it form part of our social history.”

So if you plan on dipping a toe into this inky river of time, where should you start?

By buying the best you can currently afford: “Condition is key.” Poor quality pens are a waste of money, as are damaged ones – unless you want to get into the restoration business yourself. Though if you already own a damaged fountain pen, it may have some value to someone looking for spares or to learn how they function and how to fix them.

Next, advises Chris, “If you’re buying an unrestored pen, take a magnifier. Look for cracks in the cap or barrel. Is the gold nib broken or twisted at the tip? Is the filling lever broken? Is the pen engraved? (Personalisation generally detracts from value.) Take a view

on its overall condition before making the purchase.”

Obviously such close scrutiny isn’t possible if you’re buying online, so she’d say stick to a well-known specialist site that offers information and after-sales service, and don’t just be seduced by a pretty picture.

If you want your vintage pen for general use – and perhaps to pass on to future generations – Chris advises long-standing famous names such as Parker, Waterman, Conway Stewart and Swan. Looking for a long-term investment? In the current market – for both vintage and modern pens – she says, “Look for precious metal overlays, limited editions or classic models from a particular era.

Read up on the subject. There are specialist publications and sales archive information on the best websites to help beginners.”

If you get hooked – and Chris knows what that’s like! – and want to start your own vintage fountain pen collection, she advises staying focused. Collectors in all fields tend to take a scatter-gun approach at first, specialising as time goes on. “Better to focus on a particular manufacturer, model, period, colour, filling system or limited editions. You can widen your scope later.”

Early 20th century natural history specimens, sold at Bonhams for £437 www.bonhams.com

Waterman 92 – Golden Brown Lizard c.1933 (above). A rare pen reflecting the style of the period and a 1977 Parker 75 “RMS Queen Elizabeth” Limited Edition (1899/5000). Made from brass salvaged from “RMS Queen Elizabeth” following her sinking in Hong Kong harbour.

Both available from www.vintagefountainpensinc.com

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George III bonheur du jour, price: £7,800

Mahogany breakfront bookcase c.1920, price: £4,400

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Regency mahogany Pembroke games table, with reversible chess board top above a leathered backgammon interior, c.1815, price: £3,450

George III mahogany reading table, price: £5,200

Regency mahogany drop leaf Pembroke work table c.1810, price: £3,250

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One of three Library fenders, 20th century.

Sotheby’s estimate: £2,000-3,000 www.sothebys.com

French biscuit porcelain busts of Rousseau and Voltaire c.1770.

Sotheby’s estimate: £800-£1,200 www.sothebys.com

Fossil sea shell collection. Bonhams estimate: £1,200-1,800 www.bonhams.com

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The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night by Sir Richard Burton (17 volumes) c.1885-8, sold at Bonhams for £1,375 www.bonhams.com

Left: Late 18th century Italian silver library lamp, Christies estimate: £25,000-£35,000 www.christies.com

Above: Charles II burr walnut escritoire, c.1680 POA www.wrharvey.com

Five leather-bound library boxes, sold at Christies for £1,625 www.christies.com

Mid-Victorian daybed from Park House, Sandringham, sold at Bonhams for £2,000 www.bonhams.com

Italian 19th century Renaissance Revival library armchair, sold at Bonhams for £1,125 www.bonhams.com

A pair of 18-inch library globes,

by Smith & Son, c.1850 POA www.adrianalan.com

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A step in the right direction WHEN THE Indisposition of rock ’n’ roll legend Keith Richards delayed the start of the Rolling Stones’ European tour in 1998, the one cause you might not have guessed at was that he had fallen from a ladder in his library. But such was indeed the case – and it revealed to the world the rocker’s love of books and reading.

“When you are growing up there are two institutional places that affect you most powerfully,” he said. “The church, which

belongs to God. And the public library, which belongs to you. The public library is a great equaliser.”

The private library needs something a little more elegant than the local council’s rolling Kik-Step, though, and the ingenuity with which designers have tried over the centuries to negotiate the business of accessing books above headheight has to be seen to be appreciated.

From the basic ladder, simple or fancy, to

the portable staircase, straight or spiral, you pays your money and you takes your choice. The metamorphic chair, a clever invention of the mid-18th century, is still in production today and is another multifunctional library antique that would be a practical addition to the modern home.

As with any antique library steps though, check they are fit for modern use first before you start to climb – remember Keith Richards!

French Gothic Revival c.1830, sold for £6,250 www.sothebys.com

Right: Late 19th/ early 20th century French ash, sold for £875 www.christies.com

Left: 20th century Regency style mahogany, sold for £1,625

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Mahogany c.1890-1900, price: £2,900

Walnut, folding c.1900, price: £2,800

Regency mahogany, sold for £1,000

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Above and left: Mahogany metamorphic library chair c.1810, price: £11,000 www.richardgardnerantiques.co.uk

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Rosewood library table c.1820, price: £16,000 www.windsorhouseantiques.co.uk

19th century mahogany settee c.1850, price: £3,200

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Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase, c.1820, price: £3,950

Work of Honore de Balzac (18 volumes) c.1900, sold at Bonhams for £1,375

Library armchairs c1825, after Robert Strahan, price: £6,850 www.windsorhouseantiques.co.uk

Le Pèlerinage de vie Humaine by Guillaume de Digulleville, sold at Christies for £422,500 www.christies.com

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Meet Mr Hogarth Ladies and Gentlemen, Tamlyns would like to introduce you to Mr Hogarth. Well, that is the name given by the vendors to this beautifully carved, near life-size, late 19th/early 20th century articulated artist’s mannequin.

He will be coming up for auction at the Bridgwater auctioneers on the 24th November when they will be hosting the first of their new combined Specialist Antiques and 20th Century Design sales.

Also in the same sale will be the fantastic leather armchair shown here, which has seen plenty of use and has tons of character.

The oil painting by Donald McIntyre is one of many works of art in the sale.

There’s also an exciting lighting section which will showcase a feast of retro designs.

Auctions are a place to find a whole manner of unique, weird and wonderful items and Tam-

lyns say they would welcome consignments with similar character. They are particularly wellknown for their quarterly Collectors Sales which attract a loyal worldwide clientele.

If you have any similar items – the kookier the better – get in touch and they will be happy to consider them for entry into one of the future sales. Tamlyns Auctioneers can be contacted on 01278 445251. www.tamlyns.co.uk

Approximately 700 lots of 007 The James Bond sale to be held on Wednesday the 25th of November at Vectis Auctions Ltd will feature approximately 700 lots, covering a wide variety of memorabilia and collectables spanning every James Bond film produced to date.

Predominantly made up of one private owner collection, the sale will include a vast array of vintage to modern items, from Gilbert figures and accessories, tinplate and diecast vehicles to a large assortment of poster and film ephemera.

Items include ‘Point of Sale’ material from Yves St. Laurent, and L’Oréal; magazines including GQ and Empire, promotional clothing, and a Zippo Lighter display. There

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is a large collection of posters, lobby cards, stills and leaflets from the films, and exhibitor campaign books which feature advertising and marketing material for exhibi-

tors involved with the release of the motion pictures. Also being auctioned in this sale are facsimile copies of the film screen plays including Dr. No, Moonraker and For Your Eyes Only and others, plus many more items.

The sale will be held at 10.30am at the Vectis Head Office in Thornaby on Tees, with viewing from 8am, for further information on any of the lots in this sale call 01642 750616 or email admin@vectis.co.uk. www.vectis.co.uk

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Country House contents come to town The international auctioneers Bonhams is to sell selected contents of Hooton Pagnell Hall near Doncaster in South Yorkshire. The sale, Hooton Pagnell Hall – 300 Years of Collecting, takes place in Knightsbridge, London on 1st December.

Hooton Pagnell Hall – parts of which date from the 13th century – has been home to the Warde family for over 300 years. Successive generations have added to the contents and the house is today a fascinating reflection of changing taste and fashion over the centuries. The current owner, Mark Warde-Norbury, is selling a selection of objects in order to create space for all the things he and his family love to have surrounding them in their country residence, whilest setting up the Hall for the next generation. www.bonhams.com

Lots in the sale include Minton ware game dishes, a charming English wooden doll and a George III drum top centre table

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Welsh auctioneers win national award At the annual Autumn Forum of the National Association of Valuers & Auctioneers in Oxford recently, Peter Francis walked off with the award for Fine Art & Antiques Auction House of the Year for 2015. At the awards dinner the evening prior to the Forum, the Carmarthen auctioneers were shocked to receive the accolade after having entered only a few weeks beforehand.

Principal of the firm and Managing Director Nigel Hodson, a fellow NAVA, expressed his gratitude to the assembled audience and added that Peter Francis himself, the former Senior Partner of the firm who died in 1992, would have been very proud. He also remarked that such recognition from peers in the industry was a just reward for all the hard work the staff and valuers in the salerooms consistently put in. When interviewed later he stated how important he felt professional qualification in the industry was, as a means of protecting the interests of clients.

Having won the Novice Auctioneer of the Year Award twice in the last six years with different trainees, Peter Francis was justifiably proud of this significant further award, which recognises its continued efforts to maintain the high standards of service. www.peterfrancis.co.uk

Bright, Sparks and McCarthy Celebrating 25 years in business this year, UKauctioneers.com is the UK’s first and original auction portal website, and it’s just got bigger!

The site attracts more than 50,000 visits each month, giving collectors and dealers the world over access to a vast database of items, allowing them to browse and bid from any place at any time. Now incorporating live bidding, they’re able to offer a comprehensive package to meet the needs of every auction house. This has been thanks to the addition of two experienced businessmen with a passion for the trade, Lawrence Bright and Mike Sparks – both were previously involved in the development of the-saleroom.com.

“I’m delighted to have joined the team at UK Auctioneers as Sales Director and look forward to helping increase our growth.

Having worked on both sides of the industry for the last 20 years, I hope my experience will bring a balanced understanding of the

needs and challenges facing auctioneers. We have lots of development in the making, and Mike and I are very much looking forward to getting out on the road and sharing these plans with all our customers.” said Lawrence Bright.

But it all began with Eileen McCarthy, who started out producing catalogues for a number of auction houses as a publisher, and launched a supplementary website to give added value to her clients. News of the website spread fast, and after receiving numerous phone calls from potential clients requesting to be featured on this pioneering auction-portal, UKauctioneers.com was born.

With the launch of the brand new, fully optimised website, UKauctioneers continue to strive to be the best auction portal on the market, offering a great value solution for auction houses and collectors alike, with the added bonus of a personal touch. www.ukauctioneers.com

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Calling the next Witness He was a recluse who held his trousers up with a length of string but when his dilapidated cottage was sold following his death, the new owners renovating the property found one of the most valuable cameras of its day.

Now, some 60 years later, the precision 35mm Ilford Witness rangefinder, one of an estimated 350 ever made, is a rarity highly sought after by collectors.

When new, it cost over £120. Cheshire auctioneers Peter Wilson expect bids of £2,0003,000 when it is offered in a two-day sale on 25th and 26th November.

The family selling it said the North Wales cottage had been cleared of nearly all its contents before they purchased it, but on taking possession, they found that an old lawnmower, some furniture with the label ‘please leave’ attached to it, some crockery, a pair of binoculars and the camera, had been left behind.

Two years later while watching highlights of the Antiques Roadshow on TV, they saw a camera similar to the one they had nearly discarded, and were amazed at the expert’s valuation.

Dating from about 1953, the camera with a Dallmeyer Super-Six lens will be sold with its carry bag, instruction book, sky light filter,

a tall collapsible metal tripod, an old film and a Paterson wet film developing tank. After restoration, it will be ready to snap away again.

Camera connoisseurs reckon the Witness is equal, if not superior, to the Leica cameras of the same era. It was designed in 1945/47 by two German-Jewish refugees: ex-Leitz employee Robert Sternberg and ex-Zeiss employee Werner Julius Rothschild, incorporating the best of both the Leica and Zeiss Ikon Con-

tax rangefinder cameras.

It went into production in 1953 but sales were slow. Few people could afford the high cost and soon Ilford switched to less complex, lower priced cameras, ceasing production of the Witness the same year. Survivors are extremely rare – the original red metal ring bound instruction booklets can fetch up to £100 alone. www.peterwilson.co.uk

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per cent), Bid on This is proving to be a popular choice among buyers who can’t attend the sales in person.

This month will see more antiques and collectables, specialist watches, toys, militaria and much more, as featured auction houses upload their extensive catalogues to reach wider audiences and help those who can’t travel.

Featured auctioneers include, Stacey’s Auctioneers & Valuers, Kingsley Auctions and Shelby’s Auctioneers who all have many years of experience and a keen eye for sought after items. Join their online community and ensure you never miss out on the goods that are on offer. www.bidonthis.co.uk

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Poole Pottery auctions move to... Poole Cottees Auctions of Wareham will be holding their final sale of Poole Pottery at their East Street premises before they move to Poole in the new year.

“Cottees began their dedicated Poole Pottery auctions about 30 years ago” said John Condie, auctioneer at Cottees, “and without doubt the auctions are regarded as the biggest Poole sales in the country. Over the years we have sold just about every example of Poole around! One of my biggest finds was a massive vase in a flat above a shop in Swanage. It sold for a record breaking £16,000.”

The auction on the 14th November will consist of 350 lots including some excellent studio pieces,

but everything from the early Carters days right through to the final Living Glaze period will be represented.

“It will be quite sad when we bring the hammer down for the final time in November, but we are looking forward to re-opening in Poole where one of the features of the new saleroom will be a fine permanent exhibition of Poole Pottery to rival the collection that used to be at the pottery itself.”

The lots will be on view on Friday 13th November from 10am to 4pm and on the morning of the sale from 8.30am. www.cottees.co.uk

Four rare Gallantry Awards In a year that marks both the Centenary of WWI and the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII, an auction house will sell a collection of medals that includes four exceptionally rare gallantry awards.

Set to come under the hammer at Cuttlestones’ Specialist Collectors’ Sale at Wolverhampton Auction Rooms on Friday 6th November, the twelve medals all hail from a single private collection and will be split into five lots forming part of a very impressive medals and militaria section.

For example, the gallantry awards featured include a WW1 era military cross carrying an estimate of £300-400, and a George V1 military medal which is estimated at £800-1,200.

The collection also includes two group lots – firstly a WW1 military medal group of four – consisting of a military medal, a 1914/15 star, a British War medal and Victory military medal which is expected to fetch between £500-700, and also a Sudan medal group of five.

These lots and more are expected to cause a real stir among serious medal collectors and those with an interest in military history, as Cuttlestones’ Medals and Coins specialist, Adrian Simmons, explains: “Gallantry medals are pretty rare things on the market – they were awarded, often posthumously, for acts of great bravery in the face of adversity, so many families choose to keep them as heirlooms and reminders of the heroism of

family members, and those that do come onto the market are snapped up quickly by collectors.”

The full sale catalogue will be available to view online from 30th

October with commission, live internet and telephone bidding options available for those unable to attend on the day. www.cuttlestones.co.uk

Oriental Treasures Lawrences’ recent auction of Decorative Arts, Ceramics & Glass comprised of lots spanning some 500 years and there were great results achieved in all sections of the 240 lots on offer.

Two highlights in the group of Oriental items included £5,490 for a Chinese yellow jade carved tiger, the size of a thumb tip!

There was also a terrific surprise for the seller

of a Chinese bronze censer that was sold with a turquoise dish. This had been bought for £50 at a market and returned him a substantial profit when it sold at auction for £25,000 and led the day!

Two pieces of Lalique glass also did well.

An opalescent plate in the ‘Ondine’ design showed five nymphs swimming around a cen-

tral vortex and made £1,580 while a spherical vase in the ‘Druides’ design showed leaves and berries and realised £1,640. A Martin Brothers vase from the 1890s more than doubled expectations to take £2,070 and a small Arts & Crafts glass roundel by Agnes Bankier Harvey (1874-1947), dated 1901, made £790. www.lawrences.co.uk

This tiny Chinese jade tiger fetched £5,490. The Chinese bronze censer above, was bought for £50 at a market, and sold for £25,000 at auction! www.antiquexplorer.com www.vintagexplorer.co.uk

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Recent Auction House results supplied by UKAuctioneers.com

Thursday 1st October Bushey Auctions Six bottles of Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, 1984.

Estimate: £800-1,200 Hammer Price: £1,000

Saturday 26th September International Autograph Auctions Ltd A pen and coloured crayon drawing of Winnie-the-Pooh

by E H Shepard (1879-1976), on a piece of card with two uncut edges. Signed and inscribed by Shepard: ‘Replica drawing for Leif Dahlberg, Ernest H. Shepard’ and dated ‘28th January 1970’.

Estimate: £6,000-8,000 Hammer Price: £12,000

Wednesday 7th October Adam Partridge An Edwardian silver pierced basket with swing handle, hallmarked Sheffield 1908.

By James Dixon & Sons, approximate width 28cm.

Estimate: £150-200 Hammer Price: £360 Thursday 1st October Gerrards A hand-painted, twin handled, Royal Worcester vase, signed Charles Baldwyn, dated 1905.

16 inches high.

Estimate: £4,000-6,000 Hammer Price: £5,600

Thursday 17th September Mallams Ltd – Cheltenham An 18th century ebonised bracket clock. The break arch brass dial has a silvered Roman chapter ring, Arabic five minutes and fleur de lys half hour marks. It’s signed Joseph Martineau, Senior, London.

The matted centre has a date aperture, pierced blued steel hands, mask spandrels and a ‘strike/silent’ ring to the arch.

The twin fusee five knopped pillar movement has an anchor escapement and engraved back plate decorated with a basket of flowers, eagles and scrolls, with a pull repeat, chiming on a nest of eight bells. The case has a domed top with gilt brass swing handle, applied cast mounts and pineapple finials. The clock has a glazed front door, plus side and rear doors. All on a moulded base with bracket feet. 45cm high (with handle down).

Estimate: £1,500-2,500 Hammer Price: £2,600

Tuesday 22nd September Hampstead Auctions A gold and silver gilt gum pot and brush by Carl Faberge, with peach guilloche enamel, the brush handle with moonstone terminal. Marks of Carl Faberge and workmaster Feodor Afanassiev, 56 standard gold and 88 standard silver, scratch number overstruck by French import marks 16(1)8(9)2. 6cm high.

Estimate: £3,000-5,000 Hammer Price: £11,000

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Saturday 10th October Michael J. Bowman A 1620 Bible printed by Robert Barker, London, in 1613. With the genealogies by JS at the front and two alphabetical tables collected by RFH. Estimate: £100-150 Hammer Price: £310

Friday 9th October East Bristol Auctions A rare Edwardian enamel sign, advertising Rudge Whitworth bicycles, mounted in a later wooden surround.105 x 79cm.

Estimate: £800-1,200 Hammer Price: £2,300

Thursday 8th October East Bristol Auctions Medal group for Pte E. Lock 5582 of the Somerset Light Infantry – includes Queen Victoria South Africa three bar, Edward VII South Africa two bar and The Great War/ WWI. Estimate: £200-300 Hammer Price: £540

Wednesday 16th September Maxwells A UK 1980 gold proof set, five pounds, two pounds, sovereign and half sovereign in presentation box.

Estimate: £1,200-1,400 Hammer Price: £1,250

Friday 2nd October Gerrards A William Moorcroft tubelined vase, decorated with pomegranates and leaves on mottled blue ground. Six inches high.

Estimate: £300- 400 Hammer Price: £260

Wednesday 7th October Peter Francis A crystalline stone carved figure of a seated temple lion.

Probably Chinese.

Estimate: £200-300 Hammer price: £4,200 Wednesday 7th October Bellmans A near pair of opaque twist wine glasses, c.1760, each with ogee bowl, raised on a double-series stem and conical foot.14cm high.

Estimate: £180-250 Hammer Price: £150

Thursday 24th September British Bespoke Auctions A silver Christening cup, hallmarked Birmingham, 1893.

Estimate: £60-80 Hammer Price: £120

Thursday 1st October Amersham Auction Rooms A George IV silver cruet, the carrier of oval ogee form, having a gadrooned rim and a central handle, on a wooden platform, oak leaf, acorn and cast claw feet, fitted with seven reed moulded and cut glass bottles. By James Arthur, London, 1824.

Estimate: £100-200 Hammer Price: £190

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Gift Guide Half violin in case – ‘I’m stringed and bowed’. Price: £70 Available from Antiques Bazaar: 01460 77121

A period dome trunk, lined with original Victorian fabric. The name tag says: ‘Miss.

N. King 13/5/66’.

Price: £125 Available from The Trading Post: 01460 221330

By Karyn Sparks ONCE AGAIN I’m following in my tradition of buying each member of the family something old – be it for their Birthday or Christmas – how could I not?

It’s great seeing that look of amazement, and sometimes bewilderment on their faces, and there’s always a story to tell, which you never ever get with a mundane gift set. Can you remember what you were bought last year? I rest my case!

Luckily for you, all the items featured on the following pages are currently for sale, and even if they have sold by the time January comes around, it will hopefully bring you some inspirational gift ideas.

The point is, that with a little imagination, something unusual can be found for most members of the family, the cost is generally cheaper than the High Street and to top it all, you can guarantee you won’t be doubling up with another family member!

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19th century silver double stamp box by G.Vale & Co. Price: £250. Single stamp box by Levi & Salaman. Price: £195. Available from Crewkerne Antiques & Vintage Centre: 01460 77111

Boxed set of gold Pierre Cardin cufflinks and tie-pin. Price: £25 Available from Exeter’s Antiques Centre on the Quay: 01392 493501 www.exeterquayantiques.co.uk

Large Honiton pottery charger, possibly ‘Woodland Pattern’. Price: £285 Available from Antiques Bazaar: 01460 77121 www.antiquesbazaar.co.uk

Unusual 9ct gold collar necklace. Price: £225 Available from Exeter’s Antiques Centre on the Quay: 01392 493501 www.exeterquayantiques.co.uk

1940s/50s toy scratch-built circus arena. Price: £245 Available from Dairy House Antiques: 01747 853317 www.dairyhouseantiques.com

Swiss made 8-day pocket watch in original silver case.Price: £320 Available from Sidmouth Antique Centre: 01395 512588 www.antiquexplorer.com www.vintagexplorer.co.uk

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Chinese carved cabinet.

Price: £42 Available from Crewkerne Antiques & Vintage Centre: 01460 77111

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Lovely Art Nouveau silver mirror depicting cherubs, Birmingham 1902. Price: £55 Available from Sidmouth Antique Centre: 01395 512588

1930s pond yacht. Price: £380 Available from Dairy House Antiques: 01747 853317 www.dairyhouseantiques.com

A hand carved model of a peacock with a decorative painted finish. Price: £49 Available from Exeter’s Antiques Centre on the Quay: 01392 493501

A mother of pearl letter opener with a silver plated figure of Napoleon Bonaparte, c.1890.

Probably a souvenir from the Eiffel Tower.

Plus a bone page finder with a similar gilded brass figure. Price: £160 Available from Parade Antiques: 01752 221443 www.paradeantiques.co.uk

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Lovely 8-day clock, English fusee movement, c.1880.

Price: £550 Available from St James Street Antiques: 01837 659623 Mens 9ct gold agate cufflinks.

Price: £125 Available from Crewkerne Antiques & Vintage Centre: 01460 77111 Decorative eggs.

Prices from left to right: £180, £30 and £48 Available from The Emporium: 01488 686959

Vintage python skin handbag with prominent stitching. Price: £25 Available from Wells Trading Post: 01749 671454

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Art Deco enamelled cigarette case and matching match holder by Mappin & Webb, Birmingham 1932/33. With original pouches, purchased together from M&W Oxford Street, London in 1934. Price: £285 The Quay Antique Centre: 01392 874006 www.quayantiques.com

Pair of scale model canal boats named after the Trent Navigation Co engineer, ‘Frank Rayner’, 1896, in an early glass case. Price: £175 The Quay Antique Centre: 01392 874006 www.quayantiques.com

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& JAMES 2 1 St James Street Okehampton Devon EX20 1DW Telephone: 01837 659623

We are two adjoining antiques businesses with a total of six rooms full of antique furniture, silver, jewellery, clocks and pictures as well as books, militaria, and decorative items. Also hand painted and ďŹ nished items which can be made to order.

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Monday-Thursday: 10am-4.30pm Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm And by appointment LATE NIGHT OPENING THURSDAY DECEMBER 5th UNTIL 9pm

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The Old Chapel Antiques & Lifestyle Centre Castle Street, Axminster, Devon EX13 5NP Open: Monday-Saturday 10am to 4pm

All Saints Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8ES Phone 01395 512588 25 Dealers selling Antique Furniture, Silver, Militaria, Ceramics, Old Toys & Trains, Vintage Clothing, Pictures, Postcards, Books, Stamps, Brass & Copper, Glass and Shabby Chic Items

Open: Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm (Bank Holiday Mondays 10am-4pm)

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Victorian or Edwardian 9ct gold brooch decorated with a heart inset with turquoise beads and seed pearls. Price: £68 Available from Parade Antiques: 01752 221443 www.paradeantiques.co.uk

A large Royal Doulton flambé fox, 9in high.

Price: £145 Available from Jubilee Hall Antiques: 01367 253777 www.jubileehall.co.uk

Heavily carved Oriental hardwood trinket box.

Price: £120 Available from Sidmouth Antique Centre: 01395 512588

Heart-shaped mother of pearl compact by New Light, 1950s. Price: £45 The Quay Antique Centre: 01392 874006

A desktop size scratch-built steam engine. Price: £200 Available from The Old Chapel Antiques & Lifestyle Centre: 01297 639995

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‘Vintage Stocking filler’ choose a fivepiece set consisting of a handbag, pair of gloves, compact, necklace and lipstick holder with mirror. Price: £45 Available from Wells Trading Post: 01749 671454 www.wellstradingpost.co.uk

A 1960s Space Age table lighter by Robin. Price: £68 Available from The Trading Post: 01460 221330 www.tradingpostdevon.co.uk

19th century Staffordshire bust of Washington, 8in high. Price: £270 Available from Jubilee Hall Antiques: 01367 253777 A Victorian painted chest of drawers. Price: £150 Available from The Trading Post: 01460 221330

Doulton Lambeth saltglazed bread pan, c.1880. Price: £75 Available from St James Street Antiques: 01837 659623

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Silver nutmeg grater, London 1790. Price: £425 Available from St James Street Antiques: 01837 659623 Four 1920s wooden drawer units with brass handles. Price: £240 Available from The Vintage Shed: 01297 599121 www.antiquexplorer.com www.vintagexplorer.co.uk

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Cheeky brass money clip of a nude woman. Price: £28 The Quay Antique Centre: 01392 874006 www.quayantiques.com

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Victorian glass cased taxidermy: British finches in good original condition. Price: £225 Available from Dairy House Antiques: 01747 853317 www.dairyhouseantiques.com

Antique spinning wheel chair. Price: £38 Available from The Old Chapel Antiques & Lifestyle Centre: 01297 639995

Ornate mirror. Price: £75 Available from Antiques Bazaar: 01460 77121

An Arts & Crafts twinhandled copper pot.

Price: £55 Available from The Vintage Shed: 01297 599121

A 1972 9ct gold Omega Geneve man’s wristwatch in working condition. 34mm case with a pale gold face, brand new leather strap.

Very light scratches on the lens. Price: £600 Available from Parade Antiques: 01752 221443

A holdall containing a set of size 5 Lignoid bowling woods and a pair of size 11 soft leather shoes. Price: £29 Available from Exeter’s Antiques Centre on the Quay: 01392 493501 www.exeterquayantiques.co.uk

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12ct gold filled pen and silver propelling pencil, both by Cross. Price: £30 each. 9ct gold propelling pencil engraved ‘Roy Derby 1922’ with a stone (possibly bloodstone) on the end. Price: £145 Available from The Old Chapel Antiques & Lifestyle Centre: 01297 639995

A crystal chandelier. Price: £165 Available from The Emporium: 01488 686959 www.emporium-hungerford.co.uk

Art Deco style silver caster, London 1934, 5in high. Price: £168 Available from Jubilee Hall Antiques: 01367 253777

Pale turquoise foiled Venetian lampwork beads, c.1900. Price: £120 The Quay Antique Centre: 01392 874006 www.quayantiques.com

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A 9ct yellow gold engagement ring with three diamond set in white gold, size J, mint condition. Price: £195 Available from Parade Antiques: 01752 221443 www.paradeantiques.co.uk

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This 1960s handmade wooden toy train would be a perfect present for someone named Tom! Price: £45 Available from Wells Trading Post: 01749 671454 www.wellstradingpost.co.uk

A silver vesta case depicting a nude by L Spears, Birmingham 1906. Price: £140 Available from The Vintage Shed: 01297 599121

Large Whitefriars lobed vase bowl designed

by James Hogan in the 1940s. Price: £44 Available from Exeter’s Antiques Centre on the Quay: 01392 493501 www.exeterquayantiques.co.uk

A similar pair of model steam ships c.1930s. Price: £495 Available from Dairy House Antiques: 01747 853317 www.dairyhouseantiques.com

Matching pair of silver Whisky and Brandy labels with chains by Sampson & Mordan, Chester 1911.

Price: £140 Available from Sidmouth Antique Centre: 01395 512588

Selection of Royal Crown Derby paperweight animals. Prices: £55-£150 Available from The Emporium: 01488 686959 www.emporium-hungerford.co.uk

Silver plated entrée dish. Price: £39.

Sauce boat. Price: £33 Available from The Emporium: 01488 686959 www.emporium-hungerford.co.uk

A Victorian jet bracelet. Price: £30 Available from Dairy House Antiques: 01747 853317

Pair of Victorian shell pictures.

Price: £255 Available from Crewkerne Antiques & Vintage Centre: 01460 77111

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Necklace of cultured pearls with lovely lustre, four feet long, which will form up to three rows.

Price: £280 Available from Jubilee Hall Antiques: 01367 253777 www.jubileehall.co.uk

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Fine linocut from the 1920s of a parrot in original frame and mount. Price: £95 Available from Antiques Bazaar: 01460 77121 www.antiquesbazaar.co.uk

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Market Cross Antiques TEL: 01458 274005

Over 25 dealers offering a range of Antiques, Decorative Furnishings and Collectables plus an in-house jewellery repair workshop

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Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and every Sunday through November & December 11.30am to 4.30pm Small display cabinets available to rent at £35 per month Telephone 07774 551731 for details WEST STREET, SOMERTON, SOMERSET TA11 7PS

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NEWBURY BERKSHIRE

Crewkerne, the new Mecca for antiques, will be a hive of activity and open for business on Sunday 6th December.

Crewkerne Antiques & Vintage Centre at 16 Market Street will be hosting its first Christmas Antiques Fair with free admission and everyone welcome. It promises to be a great day for antique lovers and collectors, with lots of potential Christmas gifts for the discerning buyer.

Also open, right next door (18 Market Street), is the fabulous new Dekorative Kollective a spacious shop on two floors selling antique furniture, architectural salvage, dramatic lighting, interior design and more.

The Antiques Bazaar on South Street with 90 traders, Jimmers Window and the Bardot Emporium will all be open for business as well. There is free parking all day in town, music, mulled wine and Christmas spirit will be there in abundance. Don’t miss it.

Jason Clarke Antiques carries a range of quality and distinctive pieces which are sourced for their design interest, historical provenance and unique qualities. With most pieces hailing from the late 18th and early 19th centuries they reflect the golden age of the Country House style.

Library and drawing room furniture and accessories are a speciality with everything from sumptuous upholstered armchairs and outstanding mahogany furniture to decanter sets and curious decorative pieces.

Jason has recently gained a Master’s Degree in antiques, passed with

A Victorian Milliners chest of drawers

distinction, from the University of Central Lancashire. His research study was the history of the library, its changing usage, and the furniture that it contained – special attention was given to the library chair.

So you can be assured that his wonderful stock is sourced with a passion for the history of design and a love of provenance. Jason says that however small, each of his items has a story to tell. www.jasonclarkeantiques.co.uk

WITNEY OXFORDSHIRE TV antiques expert and well-known author Judith Miller will officially open the autumn selling exhibition, ‘The Gentleman’s Library’, at W.R. Harvey & Co, 86 Corn Street, Witney at 3pm on Saturday, 7th November.

Judith is known as an antiques expert and the co-founder of Miller’s Antiques Price Guide. She has written more than 100 books and appears regularly on radio and television. Says David Harvey from W.R. Harvey Antiques: “It is a pleasure and a privilege to welcome Judith to open the exhibition. She will be talking about the exhibition and recounting anecdotes from her life in the world of antiques. I am immensely looking forward to the occasion.”

The exhibition will provide a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Gentleman in the classic period of English cabinetmaking – the late 17th, 18th and early 19th century as glimpsed through the furniture and accoutrements in his inner sanctum – the library. David added: “These pieces have been sourced over the past year, each being a fine example of their kind and will greatly appeal to anyone looking to furnish their home with truly www.antiquexplorer.com www.vintagexplorer.co.uk

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everlasting examples of fine English cabinetmaking.”

Among many eye-catching items will be a superb George III period ‘breakfront’ library bookcase attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London. Constructed in 11 mahogany and satinwood sections for transportation and priced at £150,000, David Harvey describes this as one of the most superb pieces he has ever had the pleasure to offer for sale.

A fine and useful desk bureau will be perfect for the private home office.

Made from oak and decoratively inlaid with crossbandings of oak and holly, the desk is fitted with numerous drawers and compartments, it also has the requisite secret compartments! Dating from around 1740, the reign of George II, it is priced at £3,300.

An elegant and very practical partner’s desk, constructed from mahogany and dating from around 1830, the George IV period, would grace any Chairman’s office or Chief Executive’s home office. Priced at £12,500, the desk will easily provide service for another two hundred years.

A necessity in any library is a reading table, and the exhibition provides

a fine example in mahogany from the Regency period, c.1810. Fully adjustable it is the perfect accompaniment for the viewing of rare tomes. It is priced at £3,750.

The exhibition will feature other Georgian, Regency and earlier furniture and accessories. It is open to the public until 29th November.

George III period ‘breakfront’ library bookcase at the W R Harvey autumn exhibition

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BARNSTAPLE DEVON A trip to Barnstaple isn’t the same without visiting the town’s historic Pannier Market.

Largely unchanged in 150 years, the market has a wide range of stalls, with everything from fresh local produce, flowers and crafts, to prints and pictures, fashion and much more. Conveniently located on the busy High Street, the market is a must-see attraction in the town as well as offering shoppers something unique and individual that they won’t find in the shops.

The market is open Monday to Saturday from 9am-4pm, with a specialist antiques and collectables market every Wednesday all year round.

There are two special Christmas markets on Sundays 6th and 13th December and a Christmas Fayre and carol service on Thursday 3rd December.

Email pannier.market@northdevon.gov.uk if you are interested in being a trader or download an information pack at www.northdevon.gov.uk/ panniermarket.

You can follow the market on Facebook and Twitter for information about upcoming events: www.facebook.com/BarnstaplePannierMarket www.twitter.com/BarnstapleMkt

Dennis Chinaworks create exquisite handmade ceramics.

Founded by Sally and Richard Dennis in 1993, the pottery is run from the converted stables of a Victorian Gothic rectory in Shepton Beauchamp.

Sally established her professional name – Sally Tuffin – in fashion design in the 1960s, and is now working with her son Buchan and team: Vanessa, Theresa, Natasha and Adam. Every year they introduce new designs for the company’s decorative pottery, often in limited editions. The shape of the pots changes continually, becoming more original and adventurous to reflect the intricacy and uniqueness of the designs.

They have planned a Christmas Open Day on Sunday 6th December from 10am to 4pm, where there will be demonstrations of pots being decorated and a wide selection

Poiret XL Deco featuring afternoon and evening dresses by Paul Poiret, Paris 1913, illustration by Georges Le Pape in the Gazette de Bon Ton (left) and Orb M Sphere painted with individually spun stripes and lustred foot – inspired by Gerhard Richter’s Strip paintings

of pottery for sale. Refreshments will be available in the Tea Room. The Pottery also welcomes visitors Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4.30pm. www.dennischinaworks.com

DEVON Hyson Fairs are getting into the Christmas spirit – they have two more events before the 25th December and of course the regular Flea Market at Chagford every Friday morning.

Fancy making some money to help buy all your Christmas goodies? Why not become a dealer yourself and book a table at the Exeter Flea Market for the 28th November, it’s the last one this year.

If you are looking for a special present, don’t forget the Christmas Fair in aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, at the Jubilee Hall in Chagford on the 14th November. You’ll also find Christmas decorations, lovely festive food, cards and more (you must look out for Chantales antique knitting machine and all her beautiful socks

and Barmy buttons have unusual jewellery, including a the lego bracelet shown here.

Take a look at the website and Hyson Fairs Facebook page for more information. www.hysonfairsltd.co.uk

BATTERSEA PARK LONDON Having just celebrated its 30th birthday, the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair will be back at the marquee in Battersea Park from the 19th to the 24th of January with over 140 dealers in fine and decorative antiques, 20th century design, lighting, accessories and works of art.

Exhibitors come from across the UK and Europe. Continental designs of all periods from France, Sweden, Denmark, Italy and the Netherlands are readily found for sale alongside classic English antiques and vintage industrial interiors.

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jects, while private buyers treat themselves to a new piece of art, or lighting, mirrors, side-tables and easy chairs to cheer up the post-Christmas gloom!

Because occasional chairs are among the most popular purchases at the fair, a foyer display will feature 300 years of seating design

with examples drawn from the exhibitors – a small selection is shown here. The display will demonstrate the evolution of chair styles from the 1700s and 1800s, Arts & Crafts, Modernist, Memphis Group and architect-designed pieces. All the chairs will be for sale. www.decorativefair.com www.antiquexplorer.com www.vintagexplorer.co.uk

CARMARTHEN WALES Derwen Fairs will hold its next fair in the Norman Foster designed glasshouse within the National Botanic Gardens of Wales on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th January. Visitors will again be treated to wonderful displays showing off a variety of themes from ancient Chinese to 60s retro and country farmhouse. As usual the fair will also be showcasing Welsh areas of collecting including fine art and pottery, quality jewellery and 17th century Welsh oak.

The fair has increased in size to over 60 inside stands, in a magnificent setting of tropical and Mediterranean flora, and many more outside. In fact demand for stands is so high that the organisers have added an extra date in April making three fairs a year.

From such a large selection of exhibitors,

DORCHESTER DORSET The MEWS in Trinity Street offers a good selection of quality pre owned watches by Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Jaeger LeCoultre etc. All the watches on offer are serviced and sold with a mechanical guarantee. The owner, Michael Delage-Pandelli, uses his 25 years experience to source the best watches, that not only look great, but will also be a sound investment. Michael explains: “Back in 2007 you could have bought a new Omega Seamaster 300 for £1,625, and a pre owned one for around £850. Today that same watch is worth £2,770 and £1,900 respectively.”

Currently there is a very rare 18ct white gold Omega Co Axial De Villle for sale – it is one of only 999 made back in 1999. Also in stock is a Tiffany & Co Atlas 18ct white gold and diamond ladies watch, this model was only made for the US market where it sold for over $10,000. Now it can be yours for just £2,250.”

The Mews is open from Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, where Michael can be contacted by calling 01305 262810. www.skjwatches.co.uk

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specialities abound. Look out for gorgeous Victorian linen, vintage clothes, fans and costume jewellery, and an appealing display of nostalgic interior designs. There will also be fishing reels, militaria and collections of Moorcroft and Lorna Bailey pottery. If you want to invest in a special piece of glass or a good item of jewellery or silver then you will be spoilt for choice.

A stunning collection of exquisite French clocks will whet your appetite and exhibitor

David Jones will be showing off a collection of fine quality spongeware, some early Prattware and rare Chinese porcelain – David has an extensive range of miniature pottery that includes some rare children’s plates and mugs dating back to the 18th century.

Open between 10am and 4.30pm on both days, admission is £4 for both the fair and gardens and your ticket can be used to gain entry to the gardens for the following seven days. There is ample free parking.

The prestigious National Botanic Garden of Wales nestles in the countryside on the outskirts of Carmarthen just 15 minutes away from the end of the M4. For more information take a look at the Derwen Fairs website. www.derwenantiques.co.uk

EXETER DEVON

DCAF’s last Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair for 2015 will be at The Matford Centre, Exeter on Saturday 12th December. According to Tina Bennett, the Event Manager for DCAF, this event has proved to be very popular with the dealers during 2015: “We have seen our bookings rise steadily over the last 12 months with the outside pitches becoming very popular again, which is fabulous news for both us and our visitors, we are also very impressed with our exhibitors who not only continue to support this event but also with all the time and effort they put into finding their amazing stock, as well as promoting the fairs.”

If you are looking something unique for your home or someone special then you can’t go wrong at this wonderful event as you will find some of the most amazing pieces of upcycled, Vintage/Mid-century Modern and Antique furniture, alongside beautiful paint-

ed screens, spinning wheels, vintage fabrics and soft furnishing. You will also see some of the most exquisite jewellery on sale as well as silver, Teddy bears, clothing and many more antiques and collectables to suit all pockets.

DCAF’s Antiques, Collectables & Vintage Fair at RHS Gardens Rosemoor in Devon, has also proved to be such a success that there have been waiting lists for dealers for the last two events. With only three fairs a year dealers are attracted from all over the country and therefore early booking is strongly advised for 2016.

DCAF are keen to build on the success of the last 12 months and offer customer service and experience that is second to none for both exhibitors and visitors alike.

Tina and the whole DCAF team would also like to wish Antiquexplorer readers a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. www.antiques-fairs.com November-December 2015 Antiquexplorer 39

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Art Deco fish

by Sabino

SOLIHULL WEST MIDLANDS Sunday 22nd November is the date of the next National Glass Fair at its prestigious home, the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull.

The organisers, Specialist Glass Fairs Ltd, are delighted to be able to announce that in addition to the great variety of quality glass offered for sale there will be lots of other things to tempt enthusiastic collectors. For example, in Hall 1 visitors will find an exhibition of carnival glass on loan from the Carnival Glass Society and in the foyer there will be a Christmas Table, with fabulous and fun glass decorations and gifts full

of the festive spirit for sale.

With around 80 stands, the exhibitors include contemporary glass artists alongside specialists in all types and periods of glass, such as Roger Harris, selling beautiful Art Nouveau items; Nigel Benson, whose focus is on fabulous Scottish and Powell pieces; Rapparee Antiques, Athelny Townshend and Peter Adamson, all concentrating on Georgian drinking glasses and related items.

There will be a good mix of antique, collectable and contemporary pieces at this

much-anticipated biannual event, from exquisite jewellery to paperweights and from whimsical animal figures to pressed glass etc.

The fair will be open from 10.30am to 4pm, admission is £5 (accompanied children under 16 free of charge), parking is free and refreshments are available on the first floor. www.nationalglassfair.com

CARMARTHEN WALES Attractive and rare examples of late 18th and early 19th century copper coinage will be offered for sale at the next Carmarthen Antiques & Flea Market, just a short distance from where they were first spent. It will be a chance to get your hands on some sought after copper tokens made locally during a shortage of copper coinage which affected much of the United Kingdom. The market is on Sunday 8th November and is organised by Towy Events.

Unofficial token pennies and halfpennies which were issued by local industrialists, merchants and bankers were needed as small change, as the Royal Mint's reluctance to commit itself fully to the provision of coinage in anything other than precious metals remained in force.

Copper tokens like those made by the Morgan Ironworks in Carmarthen were used to pay wages to workers. The local shops in which these tokens were spent were often owned by the same industrialists who had issued the tokens forcing

workers to spend their pay with the company they worked for.

The text on the edge of the Morgan halfpenny does however state ‘payable at London, Bristol and Carmarthen’ meaning this token could be used beyond the Welsh borders. They are arguably some of the finest examples of these tokens to be found.

You’ll also find thousands of other interesting and unusual items on hundreds of stands both indoors and out.

Admission is £4 for adults with accompanied children admitted free of charge.

Carmarthen Showground is on the A40, a few minutes drive from the town.

For exhibitors, all indoor pitches must be pre-booked while outdoor pitches are available on the day with set-up at 7.30am.

The final Towy Events Antiques & Flea Market for this year is on Bank Holiday Monday, the 28th of December. Next year’s dates will be announced soon. You can follow Towy Events on Twitter @TowyEvents.

The popular Market Cross Antiques Centre in Somerton is creating a new opportunity for budding antique dealers to rent starter cabinets at the very reasonable cost of £35 per month, plus one day a month helping out at this bustling centre.

The new cabinet area gives new or experienced dealers the chance to join this friendly, established and successful business. Telephone Andrew on 07774 551731 for more details. (Sorry, but no jewellery or coin dealers please).

In the run-up to Christmas, Market Cross will be open seven days a week: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sundays from 11.30am to 4.30pm.

Market Cross stocks a wide range of antiques, collectables and decorative items with the accent on quality goods at sensible prices and is a regular favourite on BBC2’s Antiques Road Trip. There is also a jewellery and watch repair service which is available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

www.towyevents.co.uk

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MALVERN WORCESTERSHIRE Art lovers are in for a real treat at November’s Malvern Antiques & Collectors Fair. Not only will they be able to select from the wide range of quality antiques on offer as usual, but they’ll also have the opportunity to experience a selling exhibition of fine art.

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Fine Arts in the Linden Suite – will feature the works of internationally renowned artists. Visitors will have the opportunity to view (and buy) some amazing one-off pieces.

The event will mark the beginning of a world tour for 16-year-old artist Hamad Al Humaidhan. Hamad is known as the ‘young Picasso’ and will be flying in from Kuwait to showcase his latest collection at the fair.

Other artists whose work is for

sale will include Willard Wigan MBE, known for micro sculptures that are so minute, a microscope is needed to view them! Equally impressive is the work by slate sculptor Stephen Kettle, these include the bust of Winston Churchill shown here – it is made from over 27,000 pieces of Welsh slate! For a full list of artists and more information about the fair visit the B2B website. www.b2bevents.info www.antiquexplorer.com www.vintagexplorer.co.uk

Fair details were correct at the time we went to press, however, it would be advisable to check with the venue before travelling any distance.

Fairs Calendar

EVERY MONDAY Somerset Taunton Antiques Market, 25-29 Silver Street, Taunton, TA1 3DH. Tel: 01823 289327 EVERY TUESDAY Devon Antique & Collector’s Fair. Tavistock Pannier Market, Tavistock, PL19 0AL. Tel: 01822 611003 www.tavistockpanniermarket.co.uk Staffordshire Antiques & Collectors Market.

High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1QN. ANTIQUE FORUM GROUP: 01782 393660 www.antiqueforumgroup.com EVERY WEDNESDAY Devon Barnstaple Pannier Market. Antiques & Collectables. Butchers Row, Barnstaple, EX31 1BW. Tel: 01271 379084 www.barnstaplepanniermarket.co.uk Leicestershire Antiques & Vintage Market.

Northampton Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9HD. ANTIQUES2GO: 01327 871797 www.antiques2go.co.uk EVERY THURSDAY Devon Grand Flea Market. Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR. Tel: 01548 561419 Somerset Antiques & Collectables. Chard Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP. Tel: 01460 239567 London Antique Market. Old Spitalfields Market, 16 Horner Square, E1 6EW. leegraham@wellingtonmarkets.co.uk www.oldspitalfieldsmarket.com Norfolk Antiques, Collectables, Vintage Fair. The Friends’ Meeting House, Goat Lane, Norwich, NR2 1EW. Tel: 01603 630763 EVERY FRIDAY Devon Fleamarket. The Jubilee Hall, Chagford, TQ13 8BW. HYSON FAIRS: 01647 231459 www.hysonfairsltd.co.uk Devon Collectors Fleamarket. Totnes Civic Hall, Totnes, TQ9 5SF. Tel: 01803 526214 www.totnesfleamarket.co.uk Gloucestershire Antiques & Collectables Market. The Corn Hall, 26 Market Place, Cirencester, GL7 2NY. Tel: 01264 393225 Worcestershire Antique & Collectors Fair. All Saints Church Hall, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove, B60 1AF. WAVERLEY FAIRS: 0121 550 4123 Northamptonshire Flea Market. The Town Hall, 86 Watling Street, Towcester, NN12 6BS. ANTIQUES2GO: 01327 871797 www.antiques2go.co.uk SATURDAY 31st OCTOBER Devon Antiques & Collectables Fair. Newton Abbott Racecourse, Newton Road, TQ12 3AF. Tel. 01626 353235 www.newtonabbotracing.com Kent International Antique & Collectors’ Fair. The Kent County Showground, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3JF. B2B: 01363 676531 www.b2bevents.info Cheshire Antique & Collectors Fair. Northgate Arena, Victoria Rd, Chester, CH2 2AU. SHEPHERD & WILLIAMS: 07748 972938 www.swfairs.co.uk Lancashire Vintage & Antiques Market.

Lytham Assembly Rooms, Dicconson Terrace, FY8 5JY. HOYLES PROMOTIONS: 01253 782828 www.hoylespromotions.co.uk Derbyshire Antique & Collectors’ Fair. The Pavilion Gardens, St John’s Road, Buxton, SK17 6BE. UNICORN FAIRS: 07800 508 178 www.unicornfairs.co.uk Norfolk Antique & Collectors Fair. Norfolk Showground, Nr Norwich, NR5 0TT.

Collectors Fair. The Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TL. IACF: 01636 702326 www.iacf.co.uk London Art & Antiques Fair. Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, W14 8UX. Tel: 020 7384 8146 www.olympia-antiques.com

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November December

Fairs Calendar AZTEC EVENTS: 01702 549623 www.aztecevents.co.uk North Yorkshire Antiques & Fine Art Fair.

The Pavilions of Harrogate, Railway Road, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ. COOPER EVENTS: 01278 784912 www.cooperevents.com Scotland Antique & Collectors Fair. Citadel Leisure Centre, South Harbour Street, Ayr, KA7 1JB. SCOTFAIRS: 01764 654555 www.scotfairs.co.uk SUNDAY 1st NOVEMBER Dorset Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair.

Littledown Centre, Castle Lane, Bournemouth, BH7 7DX. GRANDMA’S ATTIC: 01590 677687 www.grandmasatticfairs.co.uk Dorset Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair.

Village Hall, East Street, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EE.CAMEO FAIRS: 01202 893942 www.cameofairs.co.uk Surrey The Jukebox & Retro Fair. Garrison Lane, Chessington, KT9 2JS. Tel: 0208 393 6141 www.jukeboxfair.co.uk Surrey Flea Market & Collectors Fair. Leisure Centre, Kingfield Road, Woking, GU22 9BA. TAKE FIVE FAIRS: 020 8894 0218 www.antiquefairs.co.uk West Sussex Antique & Collectors Fair.

Woodland Centre, Rustington, BN16 3HB. ARUN FAIRS: 01903 734112 www.arunfairs.com Kent International Antique & Collectors’ Fair. The Kent County Showground, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3JF. B2B: 01363 676531 www.b2bevents.info Greater Manchester Antiques & Collectors Fair. Leigh Sports Village, Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY. DUALCO PROMOTIONS: 01612 831255 www.dualco.co.uk Merseyside Antiques & Collectors Fair.

Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane,

Liverpool, L17 1AG. SHEPHERD & WILLIAMS: 07748 972938 www.swfairs.co.uk Derbyshire Antique & Collectors’ Fair. The Pavilion Gardens, St John’s Road, Buxton, SK17 6BE. UNICORN FAIRS: 07800 508 178 www.unicornfairs.co.uk Suffolk Antiques & Collectors Fair. The Cameo Hotel, Old London Road, Copdock, Ipswich, IP8 3JD. GNB FAIRS: 01702 410171 www.gnbfairs.com Norfolk Antique & Collectors Fair. Norfolk Showground, Nr Norwich, NR5 0TT. AZTEC EVENTS: 01702 549623 www.aztecevents.co.uk Tyne & Wear Antiques & Vintage Fair.

Gateshead Stadium, Gateshead, NE10 0EF. COLIN CAYGILL EVENTS: 0191 261 9632 www.ccevents.net North Yorkshire Antiques & Fine Art Fair.

The Pavilions of Harrogate, Railway Road, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ. COOPER EVENTS: 01278 784912 www.cooperevents.com North Yorkshire Antique Fair. The Grandstand, York Racecourse, YO23 1EX. Tel: 0781 772 4904 Wales Antiques & Collectables Fair.

Llangollen Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8SW. Tel: 01490 450338 MONDAY 2nd NOVEMBER London Art & Antiques Fair. Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, W14 8UX. Tel: 020 7384 8146 www.olympia-antiques.com Derbyshire Antiques Market. Donington Park, Castle Donington, DE74 2RP. ARTHUR SWALLOW FAIRS: 01298 27493 www.asfairs.com TUESDAY 3rd NOVEMBER West Sussex International Antique &

Sunday 15th November and Sunday 20th December are the next two dates for the monthly Flea Market held in Tavistock Town Hall, Devon

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WEDNESDAY 4th NOVEMBER West Sussex International Antique & Collectors Fair. The Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TL. IACF: 01636 702326 www.iacf.co.uk London Art & Antiques Fair. Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, W14 8UX. Tel: 020 7384 8146 www.olympia-antiques.com THURSDAY 5th NOVEMBER London Art & Antiques Fair. Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, W14 8UX. Tel: 020 7384 8146 www.olympia-antiques.com FRIDAY 6th NOVEMBER London Art & Antiques Fair. Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, W14 8UX. Tel: 020 7384 8146 www.olympia-antiques.com Scotland Antiques & Fine Art Fair. Scone Palace, Perth, PH2 6BD. GALLOWAY FAIRS: 01423 522122 www.gallowayfairs.co.uk SATURDAY 7th NOVEMBER Dorset Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair.

The Town Hall, Fleet Street, Beaminster, DT8 3EF. MEADOW FAIRS: 01297 24446 Somerset Vintage, Antique & Collectors Fair.

1610 Crewkerne Sports Centre, Wadhams School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. Tel: 01460 66775 London Art & Antiques Fair. Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, W14 8UX. Tel: 020 7384 8146 www.olympia-antiques.com Staffordshire Antiques Fair. Prestwood Centre, Stafford County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD. NUMBER ONE EVENTS: 01785 66 02 36 www.numberoneevents.co.uk Yorkshire Antiques & Art Fair. Halls 1 & 2, Yorkshire Event Centre, The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8QZ. BOWMAN FAIRS: 01274 588505 www.antiquesfairs.com Scotland Antiques & Fine Art Fair. Scone Palace, Perth, PH2 6BD. GALLOWAY FAIRS: 01423 522122 www.gallowayfairs.co.uk Scotland Antique & Collectors Fair, Albert Halls, Dumbarton Road, Stirling, FK8 2QL. SCOTFAIRS: 01764 654555 www.scotfairs.co.uk SUNDAY 8th NOVEMBER Dorset Antiques & Collectors Fair.

Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4LE. GRANDMA’S ATTIC FAIRS: 01590 677687 www.grandmasatticfairs.co.uk Hampshire Antique & Collectors Fair.

Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road, Fareham, PO16 7DB. EMMOTT PROMOTIONS: 01243 788596 www.emmottpromotions.co.uk London Art & Antiques Fair. Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, W14 8UX. Tel: 020 7384 8146 www.olympia-antiques.com Staffordshire Antiques Fair. Prestwood Centre, Stafford County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD. November-December 2015 Antiquexplorer 41

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NUMBER ONE EVENTS: 01785 66 02 36 www.numberoneevents.co.uk Staffordshire Antiques & Collectors Fair. The Leisure Centre, Enville Road, Kinver, DY7 6AA. ROMAN FAIRS: 07771 725302 www.romanfairs.co.uk Cheshire Antiques & Collectors Fair. Park Royal Hotel, Stretton, Warrington, WA4 4NS. V&A FAIRS: 01938 580438 www.vandafairs.com Lincolnshire Antiques Market. Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln, LN2 2NA. Tel. 01298 27493 www.asfairs.com Worcestershire Antiques & Collectors Fair.

Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW. B2B EVENTS: 01636 676531 www.b2bevents.info Greater Manchester Antiques & Collectors Fair. Trafford Soccerdome, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 8DD .

DUALCO PROMOTIONS: 01612 831255 www.dualco.co.uk County Durham Antiques & Vintage Fair.

Hartlepool College, Stockton Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7LB. COLIN CAYGILL EVENTS: 0191 261 9632 www.ccevents.net Yorkshire Antiques & Art Fair. Halls 1 & 2, Yorkshire Event Centre, The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8QZ. BOWMAN FAIRS: 01274 588505 www.antiquesfairs.com South Yorkshire Antiques & Collectables Fair. Building 21, Elsecar Heritage Centre, Nr. Barnsley, S74 8HJ. NEWCOMEN FAIRS: 01226 744425 www.newcomenfairs.co.uk Wales Antiques & Flea Market. The United Counties Showground, Llysonnen Road, Carmarthen, Dyfed, SA33 5DR. TOWY EVENTS: 01267 236569 www.towyevents.co.uk Scotland Antiques & Fine Art Fair. Scone Palace, Perth, PH2 6BD. GALLOWAY FAIRS: 01423 522122 www.gallowayfairs.co.uk Scotland Antique & Collectors Fair.

Meadowbank Stadium, London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6AE. SCOTFAIRS: 01764 654555 www.scotfairs.co.uk MONDAY 9th NOVEMBER Nottinghamshire International Antiques & Collectors Fair. Newark & Notts Showground, Newark, NG24 2NY. IACF: 01636 702326 www.iacf.co.uk TUESDAY 10th NOVEMBER Greater London Antiques Market.

Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ. Tel: 01932 230946 www.sunburyantiques.com Northumberland Antiques & Vintage Fair.

Wentworth Leisure Centre, Wentworth Park, Hexham, NE46 3PD. COLIN CAYGILL EVENTS: 0191 261 9632 www.ccevents.net FRIDAY 13th NOVEMBER Somerset International Antiques & Collectors Fair. Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN. IACF: 01636 702326 www.iacf.co.uk West Sussex Antiques & Fine Art Fair.

Avisford Park, Arundel, BN18 0LS. GALLOWAY FAIRS: 01423 522122 www.gallowayfairs.co.uk

SATURDAY 14th NOVEMBER Somerset Flea Market. Speedwell Hall, Abbey Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HY. Tel: 07885 171606 Devon Christmas Fair. The Jubilee Hall, Chagford, TQ13 8BW. HYSON FAIRS: 01647 231459 www.hysonfairsltd.co.uk Somerset International Antiques & Collectors Fair. Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN. IACF: 01636 702326 www.iacf.co.uk West Sussex Antiques & Fine Art Fair.

Avisford Park, Arundel, BN18 0LS. GALLOWAY FAIRS: 01423 522122 www.gallowayfairs.co.uk Shropshire Antiques Fair. Oswestry Showground, Park Hall, Oswestry, SY11 4AS. AMULET FAIRS: 01824 703110 www.amuletfairs.uk Cambridgeshire Antique & Collectors Fair.

Woodgreen Animal Shelter, Godmanchester, PE29 2NH. AZTEC EVENTS: 01702 549623 www.aztecevents.co.uk Derbyshire Antiques & Collectors Fair. The Roundhouse, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8JE. JAGUAR FAIRS: 01332 830444 www.jaguarfairs.com SUNDAY 15th NOVEMBER Dorset Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair.

Shortlake Lane, Osmington, DT3 6EF. CAMEO FAIRS: 01202 893942 www.cameofairs.co.uk Devon Antiques, Collectables, Vintage & Nostalgia Fair. The Pannier Market, The Square, South Molton, EX36 3AB. Tel: 07973 803740 www.pannierantiques.com Devon Flea Market. Tavistock Town Hall, Bedford Square, Tavistock, PL19 0AU. Tel: 01822 617232 Somerset International Antiques & Collectors Fair. Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN. IACF: 01636 702326 www.iacf.co.uk West Sussex Antiques & Fine Art Fair.

Avisford Park, Arundel, BN18 0LS. GALLOWAY FAIRS: 01423 522122 www.gallowayfairs.co.uk London Antiques Fair. Lindley Hall at The Royal Horticultural Halls, Victoria, SW1 2PE. ADAMS ANTIQUE FAIRS: 020 7254 4054 www.adamsantiquesfairs.com Buckinghamshire Antiques Fair. The Gateway Conference Centre, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF. GNB FAIRS: 01702 410171 www.gnbfairs.com Bedfordshire Antiques Fair. The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH. MADISON EVENTS: 01480 382432 www.madisonevents.co.uk Shropshire Antiques Fair. Oswestry Showground, Park Hall, Oswestry, SY11 4AS. AMULET FAIRS: 01824 703110 www.amuletfairs.uk Greater Manchester Antiques & Collectors Fair. Macron Stadium, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6SF. DUALCO PROMOTIONS: 01612 831255 www.dualco.co.uk Cambridgeshire Antique & Collectors Fair.

Woodgreen Animal Shelter, Godmanchester, PE29 2NH. AZTEC EVENTS: 01702 549623 www.aztecevents.co.uk Derbyshire Antiques & Collectors Fair. The Roundhouse, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8JE. JAGUAR FAIRS: 01332 830444 www.jaguarfairs.com Scotland Antique & Collectors Fair. Bellahou-

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• 13th February • 16th April • 14th May

The Royal Highland Centre at Ingliston near Edinburgh hosts the B2B Events popular Antiques and Collectors Fair on Saturday 21st November ston Leisure Centre, 31 Bellahouston Drive, Glasgow, G52 1HH. SCOTFAIRS: 01764 654555 www.scotfairs.co.uk TUESDAY 17th NOVEMBER Surrey Antique, Home & Vintage Show.

Epsom Racecourse, Epsom Downs, KT18 5LQ. CONTINUITY FAIRS: 01584 873634 www.continuityfairs.co.uk THURSDAY 19th NOVEMBER West Midlands Antiques Fair. Hall 3a, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. CLARION EVENTS: 020 7384 7700 www.antiquesforeveryone.co.uk Cheshire Antiques & Collectors Fair. The Civic Hall, Beam Street, Nantwich, CW5 5DG. V&A FAIRS: 01938 580438 www.vandafairs.com FRIDAY 20th NOVEMBER West Midlands Antiques Fair. Hall 3a, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. CLARION EVENTS: 020 7384 7700 www.antiquesforeveryone.co.uk SATURDAY 21st NOVEMBER Devon Antique Fair. The Pannier Market, The Square, South Molton, EX36 3AB. Tel: 07973 803740 www.pannierantiques.com Devon Antique, Home & Vintage Show. Devon Counties Showground, Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ. CONTINUITY FAIRS: 01584 873634 www.continuityfairs.co.uk Essex Antiques & Collectors Fair. The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, CM15 9NN. GNB FAIRS: 01702 410171 www.gnbfairs.com Oxfordshire Antiques & Collectors’ Fair. The Holt Hotel, Oxford Road, Bicester, OX25 5QQ. Tel: 01869 347356 www.antiques-at-the-holt.co.uk West Midlands Antiques Fair. Hall 3a, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. CLARION EVENTS: 020 7384 7700 www.antiquesforeveryone.co.uk Cambridgeshire Antiques Fair. Hinchingbrooke House, Huntingdon, PE29 3BN. LOMAX FAIRS: 01379 586134 www.lomaxfairs.com North Yorkshire Antique, Craft & Collectors Fair. Auction Mart, Thirsk, YO7 3AB. AMK EVENTS: 01642 711036 www.amk-antique.co.uk Scotland Antiques & Collectors Fair. Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB. B2B EVENTS: 01636 676531 www.b2bevents.info SUNDAY 22nd NOVEMBER Devon Antique, Home & Vintage Show. Devon

Counties Showground, Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ. CONTINUITY FAIRS: 01584 873634 www.continuityfairs.co.uk Essex Antiques & Collectors Fair. The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, CM15 9NN. GNB: 01702 410171 www.gnbfairs.com Hertfordshire Antique Fair. Oaklands College, Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL4 0JA. HADDON EVENTS: 07519 276507 www.haddonevents.weebly.com Oxfordshire Antiques & Collectors’ Fair. The Holt Hotel, Oxford Road, Bicester, OX25 5QQ. Tel: 01869 347356 www.antiques-at-the-holt.co.uk Cambridgeshire Antiques Fair. Hinchingbrooke House, Huntingdon, PE29 3BN. LOMAX FAIRS: 01379 586134 www.lomaxfairs.com West Midlands National Glass Fair. The National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Solihull, B92 0ED. Tel: 07887 762872 www.specialistglassfairs.com West Midlands Antiques Fair. Hall 3a, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. CLARION EVENTS: 020 7384 7700 www.antiquesforeveryone.co.uk Cheshire Antiques Fair. Wilmslow Leisure Centre. Rectory Fields, Wilmslow, SK9 1BU. PROSPECT PROMOTIONS: 01625 574649 www.prospectpromotions.co.uk Greater Manchester Antiques & Collectors Fair. Edgeley Park Stadium, Hardcastle Road, Stockport, SK3 9DD. SHEPHERD & WILLIAMS: 07748 972938 www.swfairs.co.uk Lincolnshire Antique & Collectors Fair.

Springfields Event Centre, Spalding, PE12 6ET. Tel: 01754 811897 www.springfieldsfair.co.uk Derbyshire Antiques & Collectors Fair.

Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BD. Tel: 0114 2356727 Yorkshire Antiques & Collectors Fair. The Grandstand, Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB. DUALCO PROMOTIONS: 01612 831255 www.dualco.co.uk North Yorkshire Antiques & Vintage Fair.

Rainbow Leisure Centre, Coulby Newham, Cleveland, TS8 OTJ. COLIN CAYGILL EVENTS: 0191 261 9632 www.ccevents.net Scotland Antiques & Collectors Fair. Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB. B2B EVENTS: 01636 676531 www.b2bevents.info TUESDAY 24th NOVEMBER Greater London Antiques Market.

Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ. Tel: 01932 230946 www.sunburyantiques.com

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THE INTERNATIONAL WESTPOINT ANTIQUE, HOME & VINTAGE SHOW At the Devon Counties Showground, EXETER EX5 1DJ

Saturday & Sunday 21st & 22nd November Up to 500 stands Situated in one huge indoor arena, ½ a mile from jnc 30 of the M5 with a wide selection of antiques, fine art, furniture and collectables.

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SATURDAY 28th NOVEMBER Cornwall Antiques Fair. Kingsley Village, Penhale, Fraddon, TR9 6NA. Tel. 01736 793213.

Devon Flea Market. Exeter Livestock Centre, Matford, EX2 8FD. HYSON FAIRS: 01647 231459 www.hysonfairsltd.co.uk Dorset Vintage, Antiques & Flea Market. Digby Church Hall, Sherborne, DT9 3NL. Tel: 01963 250108 www.sherbornevintageantiquesmarket.co.uk Staffordshire Antique & Collectors Fair.

Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, ST14 8BD. AFG: 01782 393 660 www.antiqueforumgroup.com Cheshire Antique & Collectors Fair. Northgate Arena, Victoria Road, Chester, CH2 2AU. SHEPHERD & WILLIAMS: 07748 972938 www.swfairs.co.uk Merseyside Antiques & Collectors Fair.

St Georges Hall, Liverpool, L1 1JJ. ASBRIDGE PROMOTIONS: 07932 844130 www.carbootle.co.uk Lancashire Antiques & Collectors Fair.

Lowther Pavilion, West Beach, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5QQ. JADE FAIRS: 01253 731794 www.visitor.org.uk/jade/ Scotland Antique Collectors Table Top Flea Market. BUAS, Springwood Park, Kelso, TD5 8LS. Tel: 01573 228583 www.buas.org Scotland Antique & Collectors Fair. Citadel Leisure Centre, South Harbour Street, Ayr, KA7 1JB. SCOTFAIRS: 01764 654555 www.scotfairs.co.uk SUNDAY 29th NOVEMBER Cornwall Antique & Collectors Fair.

Millennium House, Pensilva, Nr Liskeard, PL14 5NF. AFC FAIRS: 01872 519011 www.antiquefairscornwall.co.uk Cornwall Antiques Fair. Kingsley Village, Penhale, Fraddon, TR9 6NA. Tel. 01736 793213.

Hertfordshire Antique & Collectors Fair.

Berkhamsted Sports Centre, Lagley Meadow, Douglas Gardens, Berkhamsted, HP4 3QQ. MARCEL FAIRS: 07887 648 255 www.marcelfairs.co.uk Surrey Antique & Vintage Fair. Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, KT10 9AJ. Tel: 020 7249 4050 www.wonderwhistle.co.uk Shropshire Antiques & Collectors Fair.

Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne Road.

Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ. ROMAN FAIRS: 07771 725302 www.romanfairs.co.uk Staffordshire Antique & Collectors Fair.

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The Leisure Centre, Coventry Road, Hinckley, LE10 0JR. Tel: 01827 895899 www.bargainsfromyesteryear.co.uk West Midlands Antique & Collectors Fair. Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Road, Birmingham, B5 7QU. SHEPHERD & WILLIAMS: 07748 972938 www.swfairs.co.uk Cheshire Antique & Collectors Fair.

Knutsford Leisure Centre, Westfield Drive, Knutsford, WA16 0BL. SHEPHERD & WILLIAMS: 07748 972938 www.swfairs.co.uk West Yorkshire Antique & Collectors Fair.

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Lincolnshire International Antiques & Home Show. Lincolnshire Showground, LN2 2NA. ARTHUR SWALLOW FAIRS: 01298 27493 www.asfairs.com THURSDAY 3rd DECEMBER Nottinghamshire International Antiques & Collectors Fair. Newark & Notts Showground, Newark, NG24 2NY. IACF: 01636 702326 www.iacf.co.uk FRIDAY 4th DECEMBER Nottinghamshire International Antiques & Collectors Fair. Newark & Notts Showground, Newark, NG24 2NY. IACF: 01636 702326 www.iacf.co.uk SATURDAY 5th DECEMBER Devon Antiques & Collectables Fair. Newton Abbott Racecourse, Newton Road, TQ12 3AF. Tel. 01626 353235 www.newtonabbotracing.com West Midlands Antiques Vintage Bazaar. The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4AA. B2B EVENTS: 01636 676531 www.b2bevents.info Merseyside Antiques & Collectors Fair.

New Brighton Floral Pavilion, Marine Promenade, Wirral, CH45 2JS. ASBRIDGE PROMOTIONS: 07932 844130 www.carbootle.co.uk SUNDAY 6th DECEMBER Somerset Giant Flea & Collectors Market.

Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN. Tel. 01278 784912 www.sheptonflea.com Dorset Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair.

Village Hall, East Street, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EE.CAMEO FAIRS: 01202 893942 www.cameofairs.co.uk West Sussex Antique & Collectors Fair.

Woodland Centre, Rustington, BN16 3HB. ARUN FAIRS: 01903 734112 www.arunfairs.com Surrey Antiques, Collectables & Vintage Fair. Lingfield Park Resort, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, RH7 6PQ. Tel: 01293 690 777 www.lovefairs.com Somerset The Antique Fair. Crewkerne Antiques & Vintage Centre, 16 Market Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7LA. Tel: 01460 77111 London International Antique & Collectors Fair. Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY. IACF: 01636 702326 www.iacf.co.uk West Midlands Antiques & Collectors Fair.

Wolverhampton Racecourse, Dunstall Park,

Wolverhampron, WV6 0PE. SHEPHERD & WILLIAMS: 07748 972938 www.swfairs.co.uk Greater Manchester Antiques & Collectors Fair. Leigh Sports Village, Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY. DUALCO PROMOTIONS: 01612 831255 www.dualco.co.uk Lincolnshire Antiques Market. Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln, LN2 2NA. Tel. 01298 27493 www.asfairs.com County Durham Antiques & Vintage Fair.

New College Durham, DH1 5ES. COLIN CAYGILL EVENTS: 0191 261 9632 www.ccevents.net Wales Antiques & Collectables Fair.

Llangollen Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8SW. Tel: 01490 450338 Scotland Antique & Collectors Fair.

Meadowbank Stadium, London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6AE. SCOTFAIRS: 01764 654555 www.scotfairs.co.uk MONDAY 7th DECEMBER Berkshire Antiques & Collectors Fair.

Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, RG14 7NZ. IACF: 01636 702326 www.iacf.co.uk TUESDAY 8th DECEMBER Greater London Antiques Market.

Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ. Tel: 01932 230946 www.sunburyantiques.com Northumberland Antiques & Vintage Fair.

Wentworth Leisure Centre, Wentworth Park, Hexham, NE46 3PD. COLIN CAYGILL EVENTS: 0191 261 9632 www.ccevents.net FRIDAY 11th DECEMBER Staffordshire Antiques Fair. Bingley Hall, The County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 OBD. BOWMAN FAIRS: 01274 588505 www.antiquesfairs.com SATURDAY 12th DECEMBER Devon Antiques & Collectors Fair. The Matford Centre, Exeter, EX2 8FD. DCAF: 01363 776600 www.antiques-fairs.com Dorset Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair.

The Town Hall, Fleet Street, Beaminster, DT8 3EF. MEADOW FAIRS: 01297 24446 Staffordshire Antiques Fair. Bingley Hall, The County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford,

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15th November • 20th December Enquiries: 01822 617232 www.tavistocktownhall.co.uk

TAVISTOCK PANNIER MARKET

Antiques & Collector’s Fair Every Tuesday Aladdin’s Cave 1st Saturday of every month. 9am - 4pm Enquiries: 01822 611003

Devon County Antiques & Collectors Fairs

THE MATFORD CENTRE, EXETER EX2 8FD

The largest Saturday-only fair in the country, with up to 230 inside stands plus outside & under cover outside pitches available.

12th December 2016 DATES

9th January / 20th February 23rd April / 21st May 9th July / 13th August 1st October / 10th December

ST18 OBD. BOWMAN FAIRS: 01274 588505 www.antiquesfairs.com Derbyshire Antique & Collectors’ Fair. The Pavilion Gardens, St John’s Road, Buxton, SK17 6BE. UNICORN FAIRS: 07800 508 178 www.unicornfairs.co.uk Scotland Antique & Collectors Fair, Albert Halls, Dumbarton Road, Stirling, FK8 2QL. SCOTFAIRS: 01764 654555 www.scotfairs.co.uk

Glasgow, G52 1HH. SCOTFAIRS: 01764 654555 www.scotfairs.co.uk

SUNDAY 13th DECEMBER Devon Christmas Antique Fair. The Pannier Market, The Square, South Molton, EX36 3AB. Tel: 07973 803740 www.pannierantiques.com Dorset Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair.

Shortlake Lane, Osmington, DT3 6EF. CAMEO FAIRS: 01202 893942 www.cameofairs.co.uk Surrey Flea Market & Collectors Fair. Leisure Centre, Kingfield Road, Woking, GU22 9BA. TAKE FIVE FAIRS: 020 8894 0218 www.antiquefairs.co.uk London Antiques Fair. Lindley Hall at The Royal Horticultural Halls, Victoria, SW1 2PE. ADAMS ANTIQUE FAIRS: 020 7254 4054 www.adamsantiquesfairs.com Worcestershire Flea Fair. Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW. B2B EVENTS: 01636 676531 www.b2bevents.info Staffordshire Antiques Fair. Bingley Hall, The County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 OBD. BOWMAN FAIRS: 01274 588505 www.antiquesfairs.com Staffordshire Antiques & Collectors Fair. The Leisure Centre, Enville Road, Kinver, DY7 6AA. ROMAN FAIRS: 07771 725302 www.romanfairs.co.uk Cheshire Antiques & Collectors Fair. Park Royal Hotel, Stretton, Warrington, WA4 4NS. V&A FAIRS: 01938 580438 www.vandafairs.com Derbyshire Antique & Collectors’ Fair. The Pavilion Gardens, St John’s Road, Buxton, SK17 6BE. UNICORN FAIRS: 07800 508 178 www.unicornfairs.co.uk South Yorkshire Antiques & Collectables Fair. Building 21, Elsecar Heritage Centre, Nr. Barnsley, S74 8HJ. NEWCOMEN FAIRS: 01226 744425 www.newcomenfairs.co.uk Cumbria Antiques & Vintage Fair. Rheged Centre, Penrith, CA11 0DQ. COLIN CAYGILL EVENTS: 0191 261 9632 www.ccevents.net Scotland Antique & Collectors Fair. Bellahouston Leisure Centre, 31 Bellahouston Drive,

SUNDAY 20th DECEMBER Devon Flea Market. Tavistock Town Hall, Bedford Square, Tavistock, PL19 0AU. Tel: 01822 617232 Bedfordshire Antiques Fair. The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH. MADISON EVENTS: 01480 382432 www.madisonevents.co.uk

SATURDAY 19th DECEMBER Merseyside Antiques & Collectors Fair.

Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane, Liverpool, L17 1AG. SHEPHERD & WILLIAMS: 07748 972938 www.swfairs.co.uk

SATURDAY 26th DECEMBER Lancashire Antiques & Collectors Fair.

Lowther Pavilion, West Beach, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5QQ. JADE FAIRS: 01253 731794 www.visitor.org.uk/jade/ SUNDAY 27th DECEMBER Cornwall Antique & Collectors Fair.

Millennium House, Pensilva, Nr Liskeard, PL14 5NF. AFC FAIRS: 01872 519011 www.antiquefairscornwall.co.uk Yorkshire Antiques & Collectors Fair. The Grandstand, Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB. DUALCO PROMOTIONS: 01612 831255 www.dualco.co.uk MONDAY 28th DECEMBER Surrey 20th Century & Art Deco Fair. Leisure Centre, Kingfield Road, Woking, GU22 9BA. TAKE FIVE FAIRS: 020 8894 0218 www.antiquefairs.co.uk Yorkshire Antiques & Collectors Fair. The Grandstand, Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB. DUALCO PROMOTIONS: 01612 831255 www.dualco.co.uk Wales Antiques & Flea Market. The United Counties Showground, Llysonnen Road, Carmarthen, Dyfed, SA33 5DR. TOWY EVENTS: 01267 236569 www.towyevents.co.uk You can list your fair here and online at www. antiquexplorer.com for just £165 (plus VAT) per year. For advertisers this service is free of charge. For current advertisement rates email info@antiquexplorer.com or call 01935 814995.

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