Antique Collection

Collectors of old prints are generally interested in the work of George Baxter. He was born in 1804, a printer by trade. Later he became a book illustrator and produced many fine woodblock prints. He and his father published the ‘Baxter Illustrated Bible’ which showed many good examples of this work.

The late Victorian and Edwardian times. Art Nouveau designs when they were introduced failed to make any real impact on contemporary society the designs were considered degenerate and frivilous but their rediscovery in modern times has caused more excitement than anyone could ever have anticipated. The period was short lived about 25 years from about [...]

Few modern homes have room for a large chandelier, but a fine set of candlesticks or a graceful lamp can add a touch of elegance — at a price.
The earlier glass light fittings from the mid- 17th century were designed to hold candles – either singly or in groups – and some designs were extremely [...]

The technique of tin-glazing earthenware came to Europe with the Moorish invasions of Spain in the 8th to 12th centuries, and 15th-century Hispano-Moresque armorial lustre ware chargers are considered among the finest examples of the potter’s art. Tin glaze soon spread to Italy where it was called `maiolica’. From the late 15th century, potters in [...]