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It's 'Blog Post Monday' once again!  Where does time go...!?

Having found some rather exciting pieces of late, it got me thinking about my most treasured finds throughout my antiques career and the absolute regret I've felt when I've sold them.  There have been some pieces which were just so unusual, rare or damn right fascinating, that to this day, I'm still haunted by the regret of letting them go.

I suppose the burning question is, as a dealer, does everything have a price and do you feel obliged to sell?  I've heard some dealers say that a piece is only exciting until the next one comes along.  I've also heard some say that you are only a proper dealer if you are willing to sell a piece, regardless of any emotional attachment....  This week's post is about where I stand on the subject and I'll be having a look back at some of my most regretful sales.

So, as always, get that kettle on, make yourselves comfortable and let me spill my heart out to you as I reminisce about my biggest regrets...

Hello and welcome once again to another instalment of 'Blog Post Monday'!

Sometimes in this job, you stumble across something that's just that little bit extra special, and this happened to me a couple of years ago.  I found what turned out to be my most exciting and treasured find to date and it ended up taking me on quite the journey.  So, this week, I'm going to tell you the story of this find, how I lost it and how, to my surprise, it has been returned to me.

So, as always, get that kettle on, buckle up and let me take you on this emotional rollercoaster of a ride...

Welcome once again to 'Blog Post Monday'!

This is a special instalment of my Blog, not only because of a rather fascinating find, but because today is the launch of my new Source Vintage YouTube channel!

I'm going to tell you about one of my most, I suppose, bizarre purchases of all time.  And this is an extra special blog post, because not only are you getting a written account, but I've also created my very first YouTube video about this find and embedded it into this post.  So you're getting double for your money this week!

So, as always, get that kettle on, get the popcorn out, buckle up and get ready for the ride of your life...into Space!  T-minus 10...9...8...7... 

Welcome one and all to this week's "Blog Post Monday"!  I hope you're all keeping safe and well.

Sometimes in this job you stumble across things that are just that extra bit special and this week, I'm pleased to say that happened to me!  With lockdown ongoing, we're stuck to searching for our treasures online and this week, while perusing the wonders of the web, I stumbled across a super piece of militaria history.  A personalised leather cigar case which shows the postings of W.Francis of the Norfolk Regiment from 1891 to 1904.

I'm excited about it and because I'm excited about it, I intend to tell you all about it!  So, this week's blog post is about a leather cigar case and my search to find out who W.Francis of the Norfolk Regiment was. 

So, get that kettle on, buckle up and get ready to travel back in time with me to meet the man himself...

Well, hello there! I hope your week has been as good as mine! Now, I don't know about you, but I'm always on the look out for the next treasure, no matter where I am. You never know when or what you might find and that is the thrill of this job I guess. Jewellery, miniatures, militaria, toys, novelty items, you name it, I look for it.

This week, I was very, very, very lucky. I found something truly special, and finds like this don't happen everyday. In fact, I'm still so excited about it that I thought I might dedicate this week's blog post to it! So, as always, stick that kettle on, get yoursel' a brew, put those feet up and let me tell you about this week's star find...