Antiques

Christina Trevanion and Timothy Medhurst at Millbrook Village

TV antiques experts visit Millbrook Village retirement community to give free antiques valuations

On Wednesday 20 March, BBC TV presenters and antiques valuers Christina Trevanion and Timothy Medhurst paid a special visit to Millbrook Village, the later living community in Exeter, to offer free valuations of antiques for residents of the village and the local public. Christina is known for her appearances on the BBC antiques programmes Bargain Hunt, Flog It!, Antiques Road Trip and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, and Timothy is a regular onAntiques Road Trip, often alongside Christina.

The pair also gave a talk about their experience of working with antiques and filming the...

Timothy Medhurst values some vases

TV antiques experts to visit Millbrook Village retirement community to give free antiques valuations 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/07/2019 - 10:54pm

TV antiques experts Christina Trevanion and Timothy Medhurst to visit Millbrook Village retirement community on 20 March to give free antiques valuations

On Wednesday 20 March, BBC TV presenters, valuers and auctioneers Christina Trevanion and Timothy Medhurst will be paying a special visit to Millbrook Village, the later living community in Exeter, Devon to offer free valuations of antiques for residents of the village and the local public. Christina, known for her appearances on the BBC antiques programmesBargain Hunt, Flog It!, Antiques Road Trip and Put Your Money Where Your...

Antique Ashburton – put on the map!

This week sees the launch of Ashburton Antiques Trail, a new initiative to welcome people to the town and encourage them to explore and appreciate its hidden gems!

The historic town of Ashburton, nestled in the rolling hills of South Dartmoor, is making a name for itself as the antiques capital of the south west. With over 10 antique shops, ample parking and plenty of places to eat and drink, Ashburton is the perfect place to find a hidden gem! The Antiques Trail has been created with help from local designer Stephen Howarth and acts as a sign posted guide to help visitors discover...

Whip crack away!

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 05/03/2018 - 9:59am

An intriguing assortment of antique whips performed surprisingly well in the Chilcotts March sale, achieving just under £7,000 including buyer’s premium. And this was only half of the whips on offer as the complete collection, from the estate of an Exmouth resident, was so extensive that Chilcotts decided to split it between two sales.

Auctioneer, Duncan Chilcott said: “People love to collect all sorts of things and to have the chance to see a collection like this that has been assembled over many years is always fascinating.

“It can be tricky to value this type of item and...

£15,000 worth of jewellery stolen from Devon antiques centre

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/29/2016 - 11:47am

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at an antiques centre in Devon

Then and Now Antiques on the fore Street in Chulmleigh, Devon was burgled over night between the 16th and 17th of December.

A number of gold items were taken including pocket watches and rings. In total, around £15,000 worth of jewellery were taken.

Police have released images of some of the items taken and would like to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area, or who may have been offered any of these items for sale.

If you have any information that can...

Five figure sale price for diamond ring at auction

The last Antiques and Decorative sale of the year for Sidmouth based auctioneers Potburys ended on a high with a five figure sale price and record buyer interest.

Over 500 lots were offered to bidders in a busy auction room and online via thesaleroom.com. A number of stand out items attracted widespread interest and strong bidding. Lots ranged from traditional antiques and collectibles through to jewellery, ceramics and even motorbikes.

A record number of bidders registered to bid online and extra staff were drafted in to handle the number of telephone bidders.

The...

Cheap as chips?

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 08/01/2016 - 1:13pm

Visitors to this year’s Honiton Show on August 4 could win a prize by estimating the value of an item to be sold at auction in September.

On display at the Chilcotts Auctioneers’ stand, number 28 in Avenue A, will be an antique miniature chest.

Visitors to the stand are invited to take a guess at the price the item will sell for when it goes up for auction at the Chilcotts September 10 ‘Fine Art, Antiques and Collectors’ Items’ sale at the Silver Street Sale Room.

To make a guess, visitors are asked to give one pound and the proceeds will be donated to Hospiscare,...

Antique and Vintage Home Show

Event Date: 
04/06/2016 - 10:00am to 05/06/2016 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Exeter

If antiques & vintage are your thing, then don't miss the Antique & Vintage Home Show at Westpoint Exeter.

With up to 400 stands from all over the UK, offering an extensive range of antiques, collectables and vintage, the fair provides a great day out. With dealers from all over the UK there will be a huge selection to include; Furniture, Porcelain, Silver, Gold , Jewellery, Glass, Textiles, Vintage clothing, Paintings, Lighting, Militaria, Kitchenalia, Toys, Stamps, Collectables and much much more.

With ample free parking, a licenced restaurant and catering,...

A Christmas alternative to the digital age

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Sun, 12/13/2015 - 10:47am

Does an antique make a better Christmas present than a laptop or tablet?

Topsham dealers certainly think so as the festive footfall at the unique Quay Antique Centre by the River Exe continues to rise as the Christmas break approaches.

A favourite for makers of specialist TV programmes such as Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip, the Quay Centre features three floors packed with furniture, lighting, silver, jewellery, pictures, clocks, books, clothing glass and collectibles with the 70 dealers taking in new stock daily.

Penny Clark who has traded from the Quay...

Antique & Vintage Home Show

Event Date: 
06/06/2015 - 10:00am to 07/06/2015 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Exeter

If antiques & vintage are your thing, then don't miss the Antique & Vintage Home Show at Westpoint Exeter.

With up to 400 stands from all over the UK, offering an extensive range of antiques, collectables and vintage, the fair provides a great day out. With dealers from all over the UK there will be a huge selection to include; Furniture, Porcelain, Silver, Gold , Jewellery, Glass, Textiles, Vintage clothing, Paintings, Lighting, Militaria, Kitchenalia, Toys, Stamps, Collectables and much much more.

With ample free parking, a licenced restaurant and catering,...

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