not so shabby

18/10/2026

Traditionally wasn't Sunday supposed to be a day of rest ? Genuine question because being a dealer/shop owner it certainly doesn't feel like it but i suppose that's why we eat sleep and breath it.

18/10/2026

Second great find of the weekend a Joseph taylor of Grantham 1841-89 Lincolnshire windsor beautifully crafted with great age and warm patina
These chairs never fail with their aesthetic charm!
Delivery available
£195
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18/10/2026

This weekends amazing find! Crafted from yew and elm this Georgian style windsor with sweeping arms and beautiful 8 spindle splat back known as the ( rockley style ) back offers great scale and comfort. Great vintage patina and rich tone makes this chair very desirable. Available now!!

£375
Delivery available

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11/10/2026

charming Vintage Dinky Toys Advertising Sign – Charming Retro Collectable

A fantastic piece of vintage toy advertising featuring the iconic Dinky Toys name and a charming illustrated image of a young boy in a classic red outfit. This eye-catching sign captures the nostalgia of a bygone era and would make a wonderful addition to any vintage toy collection.

With its aged appearance, original-style artwork and bold lettering, this piece would look great displayed in a toy room, games room, vintage shop or collectors’ display.

A lovely nostalgic piece for collectors of Dinky Toys, vintage toys and advertising memorabilia.

Item: Dinky Toys advertising display/sign

Style: Vintage retro advertising

Design: Illustrated boy with bold Dinky Toys lettering

Condition: Shows visible age-related wear, scuffs and marks, adding to its vintage character.

A great conversation piece for any vintage toy enthusiast!

dimensions 40cm x 29cm

11/10/2026

new in store vintage metal flour bin **Vintage Blue Metal Flour Tin – Rustic Industrial Collectable**

A fantastic vintage blue metal flour tin, featuring bold original-style red and white **“FLOUR”** lettering. This characterful piece boasts a beautifully weathered finish, with distressed blue paint, areas of rust and aged patina that give it plenty of authentic vintage charm.

Complete with its fitted lid, metal carry handle and original-style fastening mechanism, this tin would make a wonderful decorative addition to a country kitchen, farmhouse interior, vintage-inspired café or industrial-style collection.

Perfect for collectors of vintage kitchenalia, advertising memorabilia and rustic metalware, or simply as a statement display piece.

**Features:**

- Vintage-style blue painted metal construction
- Bold red and white “FLOUR” lettering
- Fitted lid with metal handle and fastening
- Attractive distressed finish with signs of age and use
- Ideal for display, collection or rustic interior décor

A lovely piece of vintage character with plenty of decorative appeal.

*Please study the photographs carefully, as the paint loss, surface wear and rust form part of its current condition.*

dimensions:23cm x 29cm

£45

04/10/2026

Today's beautiful find. Rare!! due to kiln firing mishaps 1959 Brutalist studio pottery floor vase. Stamped base thrown in Derbyshire 1950s.
Stands approx 18"x10" beautiful thick rim available now

26/09/2026

HELP WE HAVE A MOUSE IN THE SHOP !!

24/09/2026

21/09/2026

£80

Victorian Butterfly Display – 40cm x 43cm

A beautiful and intriguing Victorian butterfly display, showcasing a selection of butterflies traditionally arranged and preserved within a decorative display.

A wonderful example of Victorian natural history collecting, with plenty of character and visual appeal. The delicate butterflies and aged presentation give this piece a fantastic antique charm, making it an unusual addition to a collection or a striking decorative feature.

Dimensions: 40cm x 43cm

A lovely piece for collectors of Victorian curiosities, natural history, and antique displays.

Available from Gainsborough Antique Centre – Lord Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2DB.If you tell me the price and whether it has a glass-fronted frame, I can make the description even more detailed and sales-focused.

21/09/2026

🇩🇪 Bavarian Folk Art Table & 4 Chairs

A fantastic and highly characterful Bavarian folk art dining set, comprising a rustic wooden table and four matching chairs.

The table features beautifully turned legs with distinctive hand-painted red, yellow and blue detailing, giving the set a wonderfully colourful folk-art character. The shaped apron and decorative drawer add further charm, while the natural wooden top shows attractive grain and signs of age.

The four matching chairs complement the table perfectly, with turned legs and colourful painted accents throughout.

A unique and eye-catching vintage set, full of rustic charm and traditional European character. Ideal for a kitchen, dining room, farmhouse, country cottage or anyone looking for something a little different.

£380
Dimensions L1200xW780 xH800