Antiques & Collectibles Guide - UK 9/96
Carolyn Lilly
United Kingdom Directory
* * * * * September 1995 * * * * *
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The UNITED KINGDOM Directory includes listings for the countries of:
England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Counties are alphabetically listed within their country.
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Berkshire SL4 6AF England
ETON ANTIQUES, 80 High Street, Eton
The company has been established in Eton for 25 years and
specializes in fine Eighteenth Century English furniture and
clocks. We typically stock dining tables, sets of chairs, chests
of drawers, bureaux, and sideboards. If you are looking for
something which has been eluding you, we can network with dealers
all over England to locate pieces of furniture and then send out
large photographs and arrange for the item to be viewed here with
no obligation. We offer a full restoration sevice by skilled
craftsmen. We are resident on premises and can be contacted for
an appointment at any time on the numbers below.
Tel: INT'L +44 1753 860752, Fax: INT'L +44 1753 818222
E-mail: et...@londonmall.co.uk
WWW: http://www.londonmall.co.uk/etonanti/
Bristol BS8 1AQ England
GOLDNEY BOOKS, 18 Clifton Road, Clifton
Collectable Secondhand Books Bought & Sold.
Specialists in Modern 1st Editions, Illustrated & Children's
Books, Wine Books. Small selected stock. Mail order to anywhere
in the world. Credit cards: Access, Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard.
Directions For Overseas Visitors: Bristol is located in the west
of England, take M4 motorway from London, then M32 to Bristol.
Trains leave London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads hourly.
Journey time approx 2hrs. Please phone us for specific location.
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10.30 - 5.30 p.m. UK time
Tel: (UK) 0117-923-7408 (answering machine out of hours)
Email: Goldne...@cityscape.co.uk
On line catalogue URL: http://www.cityscape.co.uk/users/ea48
Coventry CV1 3HF England
THE ANTIQUE SHOP, 107 Spon End, Coventry Tel: 01203-525915
Proprietor John Branagh. Located within a ten minute walk
of Coventry station. Small shop with varied stock of mostly
small items. Good selection of British watercolour and oil
paintings. Other interests of the proprietor include British
Studio Pottery, Silver, Costume Jewelry, Musical Instruments
and Ethnic Tribal Art. There is another Antique shop nearby.
Hertfordshire SG5 1JW England
PHILLIPS OF HITCHIN (ANTIQUES) LTD., The Manor House, Hitchin
Tel: 01462-432067, Fax: 01462-441368
Fine Georgian furniture displayed in period Georgian house.
Business established 1884. Emphasis on original condition.
Apart from general furniture, specialities include campaign
furniture and pieces with original maker's stamp. Also extensive
stock of books for sale on furniture, interiors, etc., both in
and out of print. Book catalogue free on request.
Open Mondays to Saturdays, 9am to 5:30pm. Location in Bancroft,
one of the main streets of Hitchin, a market town about 30 miles
north of London. Good road and rail access.
Kent TN11 8BT England
BUXTON HOUSE STORES, Penshurst +44 1892 870220
Antique & Decorative Items for the Home.
We stock old and reproduction items for the home including:
kitchen utensils, crockery and table-ware, lighting, radios,
travel accessories, pictures, tools, toys, linen and cloth.
We also have some larger pieces of period furniture. We buy
from all over the UK and France. We do not sell repro as
antique, and are happy to discuss the history of pieces.
Sali & Jonny. Personal e-mail only, no on-line trading allowed:
j.farr...@psychol.ucl.ac.uk Visit our Web page for general
information on shops and markets, from a UK perspective at
URL: http://www.psychol.ucl.ac.uk/jonathan.farringdon/buxton.html
Kent CT1 3RA England
CANTERBURY COLLECTABLES, 1 Simmonds Road, Canterbury, England
Open Monday - Saturday 9am to 5:30pm.
Dealers in Old and Collectable Toys & Models.
Always have in stock-- mint and boxed Dinky, Corgi, Britains,
and Lone Star... plus much more.
Telephone: 1227-472822, Fax: 1227-768597
Kent CT1 2DR England
STABLEGATE ANTIQUES, 19 The Borough, Canterbury Tel: 01227-764086
Georgian and Victorian Furniture, including Dining Tables and
Chairs, Silver Plate, Glass, Porcelain, Mirrors, Jewelry, Clocks.
Hours: 10 - 5 except Sundays & Mondays.
Lancashire LA1 3LA England
** G.B. ANTIQUES CENTRE, Lancaster Leisure Park, Wyresdale Road,
Lancaster. Tel: 01524-844734
Large Antiques Centre, Over 110 Dealers in 40,000 sq ft of space.
Open 7 days a week: 10.00 - 5.00pm
Large selection of Mahogany - Oak - Pine Furniture.
Porcelain - Glass - Art Deco - Linen - Brass - Dolls - Teddies -
Tools - Jewelry - Wood - Paintings - Prints and a lot more.
London England
PAVILION ANTIQUES, London
A member of the British Antique Dealers' Association,
Pavilion deals in unusual and rare antiques.
This fine example of a George III period arm-chair
(circa. 1778), attributed to Thomas Chippendale, is
one of the many superb pieces in our collection.
Telephone: INT'L +44 (1664) 424 209
E-mail: pavi...@londonmall.co.uk
WWW: http://www.londonmall.co.uk/pavil/
London W8 7EP England
VALERIE HOWARD, 2 Campden Street (off Kensington Church St.)
Tel: 0171 792 9702
Mason's Ironstone China, from 1800 to 1850.
Dinner Services-- a specialty.
French Pottery, especially Quimper, Desvres, & Malicorne.
Located near Notting Hill Gate tube station.
Open Monday to Friday: 10 - 5.30pm, Saturday: 10 - 4pm.
London WC2A 1QS England
LANGFORDS, Vault 8/10, LONDON SILVER VAULTS, 53-65 Chancery Lane
Langfords is an established family business which has been
providing quality silverware for over 50 years. Personal service
and fine merchandise at competitive prices are the hallmarks of
our company. Langfords is a founder member of the London Silver
Vaults and belongs to LAPADA (London Provincial Antique Dealers
Association). Should you wish to undertake a commission, buy a
gift, purchase an item for presentation, carry out embossing,
repairs or a valuation, we would be delighted to advise. An
in-house design service is available for consultation on various
ways of carrying out your commission. We can develop you design
with accurate estimates, be it for a simple engraving or an
impressive complete centrepiece.
Tel: INT'L +44 (171) 242 5506, Fax: INT'L +44 (171) 405 0431
E-mail: lang...@londonmall.co.uk
WWW: http://www.londonmall.co.uk/langford/
London WC2A 1QS England
THE LONDON SILVER VAULTS, 53-65 Chancery Lane, London
There's nothing like the London Silver Vaults anywhere else in
the world. A variety of shops provide an unparalleled display of
the finest silverware ranging from pre-Georgian pieces to modern
works. Open six days a week, there is something for everyone to
buy. This includes serious collectors or those just looking for
delightful items for the home or some wonderful jewellery and
gifts. Silverware can also be commissioned for company
presentations and special gifts.
Opening Times: Mon to Fri - 9am-5.30pm, Sat - 9am-12.30pm
E-mail: sil...@londonmall.co.uk
WWW: http://www.londonmall.co.uk/silver/
Oxfordshire OX10 OBP England
JOHN CHARLES ANTIQUES, 20 High Street, Wallingford
We buy and sell mainly furniture originating from the
17th Century to beginning of the 20th Century.
Many unusual pieces. Fine oil and watercolour paintings,
old and new prints, clocks, chandeliers, china, glass,
mirrors, pewter, copper, brass, bronze, silver and gold.
Trade and public welcome to come and see our stock.
Tel: INT'L +44 (1491) 825 200
E-mail: jcha...@londonmall.co.uk
WWW: http://www.londonmall.co.uk/antiques/
Surrey England
** Cockrell Antiques, 278 Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey
We deal in Antiques Furniture.
We are a relatively small internationally trading
business partnership which has a shop in the UK.
Our URL is: http://www.ftech.net/~cockrell/
Our E-mail is Cock...@cockrell.ftech.co.uk
Our WEB page contains pictures and information on our stock
along with ordering (& shipping) information.
Prices are also posted on our WEB page for convenience.
We should be able to find what you are looking for.
Our business hours are 9am - 9pm UK time
(E-mail & URL at any time obviously).
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Antrim Northern Ireland
THE COUNTRY ANTIQUES, 219B Lisnevenagh Road Tel: 0849-429498.
Furniture, Jewellery and Porcelain. All 19th century.
Located at Main Antrim-Ballymena line. Easy Parking.
Also Valuation and Restorations.
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Aberdeen AB1 1JF Scotland
WILLIAM YOUNG (ANTIQUES) LTD., 1 Gaelic Lane (off Belmont Street)
Tel/Fax: 01224-644757
Georgian Furniture and Paintings.
Photographs and Descriptions Sent.
Shipping and Delivery Arranged.
Edinburgh EH6 7HF Scotland
GEORGIAN ANTIQUES, 10 Pattison Street, Leith Links 0131-5537286
Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian Furniture including shipping
and smalls. Open: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm, Sat 10am - 2pm
Scotland's largest antique warehouse stocking the largest range
of antique furniture to be found. Always a friendly Welcome.
Glasgow G2 2AE Scotland
VICTORIAN VILLAGE, 53 West Regent Street, Glasgow
Tel: 0141-3329808 or 0141-3320808
The Victorian Village is an arcade of 12 shops plus coffee shop.
Specializing in Jewellery, Silver, Art Deco/Art Nouveau, Scottish
Agate, Dolls, Textiles, Vintage Clothing, Militeria, China,
Porcelain. Bric-a-brac, Brass, Objects of Interest and unusual
Collectables. Open Monday to Saturday: 10am - 5pm.
Kinghorn Fife KY3 9UW Scotland
THE PEND ANTIQUES, 53 High Street, Kinghorn 01592-890207
Victorian and Edwardian Furniture, Decorative Arts, Mirrors,
Pictures, Prints, Scottish Pottery, English China and Stoneware,
Textiles, Ephemera, also many unusual and interesting 'bits'.
Open Mon through Sat: 11am - 5pm.
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Cardiff Wales
JACOBS ANTIQUE CENTRE, West Canal Wharf 0222-390939.
80 Dealers.
General Antiques Stripped Pine and Furniture.
Located 2 mins. from main railway and bus stations.
Open: Wed. through Sat. 9:30am - 5pm.
Dyfed Wales
** COFION, 1 Bridge Street, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales SA70 7BU.
Albie & Jan Smosarski. Telephone: 01834 845 741
LOCATION: In the oldest part of Tenby, next to the Tudor
Merchants House, near the Harbour.
SPECIALIZING in a WIDE selection of Postcards from Edwardian to
Modern (Over 30,000), together with secondhand books and printed
ephemera. Also a stock of Augustus John framed prints, books by
Dylan Thomas and anything of the Tenby and Pembrokeshire area.
BUSINESS HOURS: OPEN FROM EARLY JULY TO MID-SEPTEMBER EVERY DAY
from 10.30AM TO 6.00PM, also Easter, Whitsun and all school
holidays. At other times it is best to telephone 01834 845 741
to check opening hours.
Kidwelly Wales
COUNTRY ANTIQUES, 31 Bridge Street Tel: 0554-890534/890328.
Georgian and Victorian Furniture and Accessories.
Persian Carpets and Collectables.
Open: 10am to 5pm.
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