When I had my shop in Cornwall, I always bought what I absolutely adored. I guess I went for the pretty things ladies would like. When I sold it (for a good profit), it was a great feeling, but I really wanted to keep it for myself. I had a lot of things I wished I'd kept, but you can't do that when it's business. I picked up all sorts of fabulous stuff back in the 1990s and 2000s when there were still lots of antique shops in the south east (the majority have long gone or now selling new things). Jono is right. It gets into your blood. It becomes an obsession. My hub and I worked 7 days a week. The shop was closed on Mondays, but that was our buying day. It was the best, fun job in the world. We met so many different characters along the way, including birds, parrots and fish!
Sadly here in southern US. No one wants real antiques anymore. There was a slight resurgence about two years ago. Then its tanked more than ever. I've been a collector and a dealer for almost 30 years. Looks like im going to have no choice but to give up on the dealer side of the business. No one wants or cares about fine quality 18th and 19th century antiques anymore no matter how cheap. So sad. I've truly loved being in this business. Its been one of the greatest joys of my life. However I can't ignore reality that sales are going down each month and soon will be non-existent
It’s very surprising how it’s gone, here and in the US. But, Dealing in the more unusual, novelty, high end and designer pieces is still buoyant. Modern art too is very good news, which is something I’m looking at the moment. I sell my work, but I’m looking at launching a modern art dealing business, which I think is an exciting area. Good luck
I agree, it is sad that the trend is towards 'decorative' not 'real' antiques. "It has the look" is a phrase that I cannot stand, as why not buy the actual item rather than a modern copy. I love Art Deco but also earlier items. I do sell 18th/19th Century copper and genuine Majolica pottery pieces to dealers in the US, mainly Texas and surrounding areas though. Have you tried selling online to the whole World? I am the only wage earner in my household, my partner is unable to work, so I have to work full time as well as dealing part time, so have to find a way to make it work. Good luck to you - you will not give it up if you have passion. Best wishes, Jono (aka John).
@@wanderingsandmusings9255 I do get fashion, and products of their era, so it is a shame that genuine antiques are not as popular, but get that say 60s and 70s products can be sought after if typical of the time. Eventually (or maybe now) even 1990s items, if typical and original of that era BUT it is the reproduction items pretending to be old that seem to sell, there is no passion for original items any more, and that is a real shame.
Jono is a friend of mine. A lovely, warm, down to earth guy. Hemswell is the only place worth going for antiques. I’m in Cornwall and travel all the way up to Notts to buy. A special place.
Minging vases. Pretty much! I don't have one of those ceramic dogs, but do have a wooden one with rhinestone eyes. Tat happens, but so do Free boxes. Put a Free box in the front of the shop and watch the tat grow legs and walk away.
@@style1900retro As a member of polite society it would be my obligation to forgive you, but please don't do it again, they aren't as sturdy as you think!!
Dear David and Robert, We all NEVER know what to expect when we watch David's Antiques and History TV.
When I had my shop in Cornwall, I always bought what I absolutely adored. I guess I went for the pretty things ladies would like. When I sold it (for a good profit), it was a great feeling, but I really wanted to keep it for myself. I had a lot of things I wished I'd kept, but you can't do that when it's business. I picked up all sorts of fabulous stuff back in the 1990s and 2000s when there were still lots of antique shops in the south east (the majority have long gone or now selling new things). Jono is right. It gets into your blood. It becomes an obsession. My hub and I worked 7 days a week. The shop was closed on Mondays, but that was our buying day. It was the best, fun job in the world. We met so many different characters along the way, including birds, parrots and fish!
I don’t need to smash my stock; the Royal Mail do it for me before it’s even arrived!
I’ve had that experience!
If the USPS doesn't get to it first; I swear they've been playing footie with parcels.
The secret is to keep using Royal Mail but over pack - but whatever you do, never send by Evri (Hermes) is my advice!
Sadly here in southern US. No one wants real antiques anymore. There was a slight resurgence about two years ago. Then its tanked more than ever. I've been a collector and a dealer for almost 30 years. Looks like im going to have no choice but to give up on the dealer side of the business. No one wants or cares about fine quality 18th and 19th century antiques anymore no matter how cheap. So sad. I've truly loved being in this business. Its been one of the greatest joys of my life. However I can't ignore reality that sales are going down each month and soon will be non-existent
It’s very surprising how it’s gone, here and in the US. But, Dealing in the more unusual, novelty, high end and designer pieces is still buoyant. Modern art too is very good news, which is something I’m looking at the moment. I sell my work, but I’m looking at launching a modern art dealing business, which I think is an exciting area. Good luck
I agree, it is sad that the trend is towards 'decorative' not 'real' antiques. "It has the look" is a phrase that I cannot stand, as why not buy the actual item rather than a modern copy. I love Art Deco but also earlier items. I do sell 18th/19th Century copper and genuine Majolica pottery pieces to dealers in the US, mainly Texas and surrounding areas though. Have you tried selling online to the whole World? I am the only wage earner in my household, my partner is unable to work, so I have to work full time as well as dealing part time, so have to find a way to make it work. Good luck to you - you will not give it up if you have passion. Best wishes, Jono (aka John).
Yes even georgian sterling simply being melted down right now - meanwhile plastic junk from 1990s is all the rage
@@wanderingsandmusings9255 I do get fashion, and products of their era, so it is a shame that genuine antiques are not as popular, but get that say 60s and 70s products can be sought after if typical of the time. Eventually (or maybe now) even 1990s items, if typical and original of that era BUT it is the reproduction items pretending to be old that seem to sell, there is no passion for original items any more, and that is a real shame.
Jono is a friend of mine. A lovely, warm, down to earth guy. Hemswell is the only place worth going for antiques. I’m in Cornwall and travel all the way up to Notts to buy. A special place.
He’s great company
Thank you Tracey
Minging vases. Pretty much! I don't have one of those ceramic dogs, but do have a wooden one with rhinestone eyes. Tat happens, but so do Free boxes. Put a Free box in the front of the shop and watch the tat grow legs and walk away.
Smashing insight into a dealer on the edge, David!
You've got that right Paul! 🤣
Fire front is by Coalbrockdale and rare
He shouldn't have smashed that thing on the turntable of the Gramophone. I bet it plays wonky now.
It was a good old sturdy gramophone, and I hit it gently, so rest assured, it is okay and was still working fine.
@@style1900retro As a member of polite society it would be my obligation to forgive you, but please don't do it again, they aren't as sturdy as you think!!
😱 probably smashed the turntable as well!!
The fire grate, the gramophone and the Clarice Cliff bowl are now all sold.....
i can not break something unless it is a nut or an egg on purpose ..i just can't.
Don't smash stuff up send it to a charity shop somebody will want it and it will do some good
it was just worthless trash. hardly an antique.
Sadly charity shops often throw this stuff away!
Lighten up!
The other Sylvac piece for a fiver has been SAVED!
haha, that’s a result!
i'm not impressed. lets see the Mad Professor take a hammer to some Moorcroft.
He’s not that mad!
Don't worry, it was already damaged, that's what I say, leave it to the professionals ;-)
Well, only a little.