18 May 2012

 
  

January 19, 2012 - Filed under: Antiques News — Mark

A photographic exhibition with a strong link to Lancashire’s Arts & Crafts Furniture industry last visited the area in 2009. However, if you’re prepared to travel down to London, the exhibition can be viewed until February 19th. (more…)

January 18, 2012 - Filed under: Antique Tables — Richard

A recent Period Design sale held at Bonham’s of London included several extending antique dining tables – one circular example realising £7500, despite having a modern base. Perhaps the bidders regretted an earlier decision, in which an extending circular dining table by Gillows, valued at £3000 – 5000, failed to find a buyer. (more…)

January 17, 2012 - Filed under: Antique Chests — David

For buyers in Lancashire, an antique chest with an estimate of £5,000 – 8,000 is just one of the attractions at the forthcoming Oak sale at Bonham’s of Chester. (more…)

January 16, 2012 - Filed under: Antique Tables,Antiques News — David

Once, it was commonplace for families to sit down on Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs round a large extended table, and eat together. Yet according to a recent survey carried out by Lloyds TSB Home Insurance, formal dining is a thing of the past in many homes. (more…)

January 14, 2012 - Filed under: Selling Antiques — Richard

The antique mahogany partners desks and other fine furniture seen in Cumbrian antique shops are often purchased from regional auction rooms, who in 2011 continued to weather the recession with aplomb.

A combination of high bullion prices and low interest rates (more…)

January 13, 2012 - Filed under: Auctions — Harriet

Bonham’s Bond Street headquarters is being totally rebuilt in a £30m project, but their sales of antique desks and other fine furniture is unlikely to be affected.

Just before Christmas, Bonham’s celebrated (more…)

January 12, 2012 - Filed under: Selling Antiques — David

Sotheby’s of New York has launched itself into 2012 with what promises to be one of the most exciting antique auctions of the year. The January 20th sale of (more…)

January 11, 2012 - Filed under: Auctions — Richard

Lancashire collectors of English oak furniture will find plenty to tempt them at Bonham’s of Chester on January 19th. The upcoming Oak Sale includes a (more…)

January 10, 2012 - Filed under: Antiques News — Richard

Have you ever wondered how a £3m antique cabinet gets transported from one museum to another? Or why removal men never seem to have any trouble heaving huge Antique Oak Partners Desks up and down narrow flights of stairs? (more…)

January 9, 2012 - Filed under: Antiques News,Auctions — Harriet

Cumbria and the Ribble Valley are just two places where the internet has proven invaluable to the antiques trade, whether buying or selling. Even if you live in a city like Preston, antique oak pedestal desks are a lot easier to buy if you can first see them online. (more…)

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