Antiques

Much pleasure and excitement can be gained from collecting antiques and with every acquisition one realises just how much more there is to learn. Interest in the subject is continuous and never really ceases. New pieces are always turning up, the work of hitherto unknown craftsmen revealed, the techniques of craftsmanship studied with renewed appreciation, and, obviously, with each passing year, new objects acquire antique status.

Whether your collection stems from an inherited family heirloom or a country saleroom purchase, it is important to collect only what you like. It is essential to be able to live happily with your choice so that no matter how large or small the collection, it will always give you pleasure.

Pieces should be chosen for the quality and condition as well as their importance and as one’s knowledge of the subject grows, the collection improves accordingly.