Archive for October, 2007

Anger at Nazi memorabilia on sale in Camden antiques market

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

A CAMDEN Passage shop selling Nazi memorabilia has sparked outrage among fellow traders who say it shames the world famous antiques market.
Nazi caps, SS daggers and banners carrying swastikas are among the controversial items on sale at Leon’s Militaria and Antiques, in The Mall.
The shop’s Jewish owner Leon Shrier refused to comment when contacted by [...]

Rockbourne Fairs success

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

The annual Rockbourne Fair held at The Bibury Suite, Salisbury Racecourse, once again proved to be a very popular event attracting people from all over the South.
And the fair’s seven nominated charities, including the Salisbury District Hospital Stars Appeal, will benefit from another record year.
Although the final figure will not be known until the beginning [...]

Ashford man jailed for possession of stolen Royal antiques

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

A man has been jailed for handling stolen goods that once belonged to a relative of the Queen.
Tracey William Woods, 51 from Chislett Close in Sellindge near Ashford, was sentenced to six months behind bars after he was found in possession of more than 200 stolen antiques.
Some of the items were found to have once [...]

Antiques stolen from Bishop Burton house

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

THIEVES have stolen a substantial quantity of antique items from an address in Bishop Burton.
Among the items stolen were an 18th Century silver milk jug, a brown mantel clock, a silver cigarette box and silver candle sticks.
Police are appealing for information to lead them to the offenders who burgled the house between 6pm on Wednesday [...]

Antiques taken in Edinburgh raid

Thursday, October 11th, 2007

A large number of antiques worth tens of thousands of pounds have been stolen from a house in Edinburgh.
It is believed the house in the Minto Street area was broken into some time after 20 September.
Among the items stolen were paintings, furniture, and other assorted antiques, worth an estimated five-figure sum.
Because of the large number [...]

Excitement mounts for Ulverston Antiques Roadshow visit

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

EXCITEMENT is growing among collectors and hoarders as they eagerly await the arrival of the Antiques Roadshow.
Ulverston is gearing up to welcome the crew of the popular television programme for the first time today.
A BBC television crew will be in town from today, with recording taking place on Thursday.
The show’s legendary presenter, Michael Aspel, has [...]

Eastbourne Antiques day raises cash for school pool

Friday, October 5th, 2007

An antique valuation day has helped to raise £200 to support improvements for a school’s swimming pool.
The event took place at Alfriston School on Sunday and was well attended by the school community and local residents from Alfriston and Seaford.
Attendees were given the chance to bring along an old item and find out just how [...]

Peterborough Festival of Antiques

Friday, October 5th, 2007

A VERITABLE treasure trove of antiques and collectibles will be at the East of England Showground this weekend (October 5-7) for the Peterborough Festival of Antiques.
The twice-yearly event – which runs tomorrow and Saturday – is now in its eighth year, and has become an essential diary date for those interested in antiques.
The manager of [...]

40th Anniversary for Chard antiques market

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

THE Mayor and Mayoress of Chard, Cllr Martin Wale and his wife Nannette, visited Chard Antiques Market to celebrate its 40th anniversary on Thursday.
The market, held in The Guildhall, has attracted thousands of visitors over the years.
The Mayor and Mayoress, joined by a handful of the many stallholders, are seen cutting a celebration cake during [...]