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Ahoy there shipmates! It's been a while!

I have a special 'Blog Post Monday' for you this week. It is in fact a guest blog post written by some very good antique dealer friends of mine, Matt and Val.

They told me recently of a find they had and the story which unfolded around it. After picking my jaw up off the floor we all agreed that the story should be heard by more people, so I've given them the 'Blog Post Monday' stage to tell it.

So, as always, get that kettle on, sit back and enjoy this story of an antique find, an intriguing signature and the phenomenal story of one man's mission to fight back against slavery.

Hello, hello!  A very happy 'Blog Post Monday' to you all!

Now, in York, my home city, we're lucky to have an abundance of independent vintage and antique shops.  Last year I wrote a local's guide to finding the best antiques and vintage in York.  However, a new year needs a new guide and as there are quite a few new additions to York's trail, I thought I'd do the honours.  Behold a more comprehensive 2022 guide, for shopping antiques and vintage in York.

So, as always, get that kettle on, get those hotels booked and let me guide you through the finest establishments in York for your antique and vintage shopping...

It's Monday once again which can mean only one thing... It's 'Blog Post Monday' time!

Last year I wrote a blog post looking at some potential trends within the antiques and collectibles market for that year.  It proved to be one of my top performing posts, so, with it being a new year, I thought I'd have a look at some potential trends for 2022.  After many hours of research, I think I've managed to come up with a few areas where I see growth continuing or potential for new upcoming trends. 

Of course, I'm not a professional trend forecaster, these are simply my own thoughts compiled from my own research, so please take from it what you will, but more importantly, please tell me in the comments below if you have your own predictions for the year ahead!

So, as always, get that kettle on and settle in for my top antique and collectible trends for 2022...

It's 'Blog Post Monday' time again!  Welcome, welcome one and all!

A while ago now I stumbled across a rather fascinating find which, for some reason, I've failed to mention before now.  You'll know by now that I'm a big fan of miniature scale pieces, novelty pieces and curios.  So when I found this piece, it ticked all the boxes.  This is, or at least it looks very similar to, a 19th century French model 1822 light cavalry trooper's sabre in child size.  An antique child size replica of the original!  Now, what's the story behind this piece you ask...?  Well, the truth is, we'll never know for sure, but I have some theories...

So, as always, get that kettle on, get your swords out and let's compare size and stories as we travel back to the 19th century.

Ahoy there shipmates!  Welcome to this week's instalment of 'Blog Post Monday'.

This week's post is going to be all about another rather interesting piece that I've found recently.  I have a bit of fascination with anything antique and maritime, I'm not entirely sure why, but, there you go...  So, when I found a piece of antique maritime carved folk art dating from the early 19th century, it made me tingle in places that I really didn't know could tingle!  Many people buy with their guts, I buy with my tingles...

So, as always, get that kettle on, hoist that anchor and let's set sail on our voyage into the fascinating world of nineteenth century sailor art...