All items in the collection are sold with a photograph and a certificate giving a brief description of the item, its approximate age and provenance.
This certifcate will also give an estimate of the replacement value over the next twelve months for insurance purposes.
In the unfortunate circumstances where the item may be lost, this certificate can be produced to the loss adjuster.
We firmly believe that antiques should be handled and enjoyed, the current owner keeping them in trust for the next generation.
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Every item will be selected for at least one of the following reasons and in many cases a combination of them.
1. PARTICULAR QUALITY or INTEREST - Excellent detail or workmanship, fine inlays, colour of timber or graining etc. An item made by a particularly well known maker eg Gillows, Lambs or Maples.
2. EXCESS OF 100 YEARS OLD - most items will fall into this category
3. ORIGINAL CONDITION - or with very minor restoration
4. VERY RARE ITEM - being an item made for a particlar family or a special event, such as the great exhibition.
5. PARTICULAR HISTORICAL OR LOCAL INTEREST - e.g a clock by a local maker or a painting or sculpture by an acclaimed artist.
6. QUIRKY OR VERY COLLECTIBLE - e.g an Indian Headress or a dolls house or a feather golf ball, or a gift to or from a famous person.
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