The London Antiques Guide
Street-by-Street · Style-by-Style
Kimberly Jayne Gray
Foreword by Michael Lipitch
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| ‘Very good … extremely accessible, very unstuffy and very well illustrated … a very useful little handbook’ | | – BADA News |
| ‘A handy, nice-looking tome on discovering the treasures of the city’ | | – Antiques Magazine |
Packed with information for beginners and experts alike.
As a dealer herself, Kimberly Jayne Gray has drawn on her own first-hand experience to provide an insider’s perspective on over 350 of London’s individual antiques sources – from Chelsea’s perennially stylish King’s Road to Islington’s quirky Camden Passage. Stunningly photographed, with clear and attractive maps and an extensive glossary, this guide pinpoints the essentials in a smart and accessible format.
By doing the strenuous work for you, The London Antiques Guide allows you to concentrate on developing your eye and taste so that you can relish the really enjoyable experience of antiques-
hunting – finding a wonderful piece and buying it.
• 350 of London’s antiques hotspots: addresses, websites and contact details of all the key players, and specialities of each dealer
• Practical information and maps for getting around – how to get there, places to eat and other points of interest
• Organized street-by-street, but also includes antique markets, auction houses and antique fairs
• Advice on collecting in London style-by-style, from shabby chic to contemporary
• Lavish, full-colour photographs evoke the charm and atmosphere of the city
• Detailed, easy-to-use additional reference material, including the basics on restoration and exporting
Kimberly Jayne Gray, who holds a fine and decorative arts postgraduate diploma from Christie’s Education, London, deals in antiques in the USA and online at www.londonside.com. She spent three years working for Michael Lipitch, who is one of London’s foremost dealers in 18th-century furniture and works of art.
Also of interest:
An Illustrated Dictionary of Ceramics
An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry
StyleCity London revised edition 2008
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