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Antiques & Collectables
In With The Old,
Out With The New
In a world where nearly everything is new, sometimes it’s nice to
cherish a little bit of the past. Whether it’s an antique Chesterfield, a
classic car or much loved childhood teddy bear, there comes a time
when most of these things require a little tender loving care.
It’s perhaps our surrounding heritage that has fuelled our nostalgic
enthusiasm for the past; our buildings hold the secrets of centuries
gone, our museums house ancient relics of all shapes and sizes, and
ways of life from bygone eras have been well-documented.
Our history has always captured our hearts and over the years the
past has slowly crept into our homes as well. You are sure to have
many items from the past around the home that perhaps look a little
worse for wear. However, don’t be foolish and modernise items that
may be valuable in their current state, especially antiques.
Across the country, there are numerous experts who specialise
in restoring old items back to their original glory; from furniture
experts to oil painting restorers, floor refinishers to fabric specialists,
if you have something precious that you would like to restore, then
there’s an expert for the job.
Don’t let just anybody loose with your treasured items; ask to see
‘before and after’ photographs of previous projects the expert
has completed. Most reputable restoration companies will have a
portfolio of previous work for new clients to view and should be
more than happy to show you. It’s well worth paying for someone
whose talent and knowledge will enhance your item and hopefully
its value, as once it’s been tarnished, there’s no going back!
Auctions are a great place to pick up an antique, especially if you
know what you’re looking for, but for work by up-and-coming artists,
a visit to a local gallery is a must and may prove to be a fantastic
investment. Whether you’re investing in a painting or a collectable
piece of memorabilia, once you’ve splashed the cash there’s no point
hiding your item away, have it framed, show it off and tell everyone
all about it.
Some people mistakenly believe that if an item’s old it must be
an antique, however, it’s possible that the item may simply be a
collectible. An antique is considered to be a valuable and collectible
item whose beauty and age, rarity and unique features make it stand
out amongst the crowd. To qualify as an antique, an item must be
over 100-years-old and must be unaltered.
The numerous TV programmes, including ‘Antiques Roadshow’, ‘Cash
in the Attic’ and ‘Bargain Hunt’, and wealth of Internet resources
dedicated to our love of antiques – as well as our dream of finding
a rare and expensive piece lurking in our attics – has led many of us
to believe that we know what we’re looking for when it comes to
objects from the past. However, if a piece catches your eye, be sure
to get an expert’s opinion before parting with your hard-earned cash
to ensure that it’s the real deal.
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Megarrys Antiques
Blackmore Essex
Antiques
* Verbal Valuations selling on commission
* 18th, 19th & 20th Century furniture, in
mahogany, walnut, oak and Pine
* Ceramics, Glass, late 19th to mid-20th Century
* Metalware - brass, copper, pewter, spelter, silver
slate and small silver
* Oil lamps and shades
* 19th Century prints 20th Century paintings
* Collectables - postcards, medals, bottles, beswick, Doulton, treen, scent bottles
and jewellery
* Garden antiques, cards, crafts & tea shop
Opening Times Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
Good Trade Call
Jericho Cottage, The Duckpond Green, Blackmore, Essex CM4 0RR
T: 01277 821031 | E: megarrys@yahoo.co.uk
www.megarrysantiques.co.uk
My Business has been trading
for 25 years and I am a full
member of the Guild of
Mastercraftsmen as well as
the Basketmakers Association.
All types of cane work can
be undertaken, including
Basic, Blind, Curved and
Danish Cord, Double Sided,
Medallion, Natural Rush & Fibre Rush, Seagrass, Sunburst, Pre-Woven or Loom Cane, Rattan & Wicker
Furniture. In addition, very fine canework can be undertaken (French style).
I am a specialist in Lloyd Loom furniture, as recommended by Lloyd Loom of Spalding: repair, with
respray in Lloyd Loom colours a further option available to customers. My business also specialises
in the repair of Cane Bergere suites. All of the work is undertaken with the highest standards of
workmanship and top quality materials.
Throughout the past thirteen years, Cane Chairs Repaired has established itself as one of the most
reliable and cost effective in the area. The size of the business means that customers receives that
increasingly rare thing - personal attention.
www.canechairs.co.uk
From the wonder of the Opening Ceremony to the thrills of
the sporting action, find out what will be happening where
during London 2012 by visiting www.london2012.com
The Olympic Park
Picture taken on 5th December 2011 by Anthony Charlton
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