The Life of a Collector

The Life of a Collector

We are all bowerbirds, some more than others. Each week I will explore the joys of collecting and try to answer some of the many questions we receive. Collectors drive their partners mad (unless you’re fortunate enough to have a partner who also collects). Every nook...

Restoring your Bakelite Treasures

Bakelite was the first plastic made from synthetic components. Developed in 1909, it played an important part in design and fashion, initially developed for the radio industry because of its non-conductive properties and heat resistance. In 1911 Thomas Edison chose it...

Expanding to the Antique Emporium

In late 2004 we realised the potential of Ancient Relics (our previous business) and the possibility of expanding what we offered considerably – in particular, antiquarian books, collectables, antiques, and the unusual.  In 2005 we managed to purchase (subject to...