Vlad T.

Review of Northcote Road Antiques Market

06 Aug 07, 12:16

Deceptively small, satisfyingly full

This is the place to go locally if you love antiques - large and small. Don't expect anything smart - its not but this is part of the appeal. You get the sense that some bits have been here for decades.

Despite the small entrance the store opens up to reveal a large split level room split into numerous conncessions (20 in all?).

Some specialise in antique maps, some in 1920 items, others in wood, some in ceramics, silver, others are just a collection of bits and bobs etc

It seems to be run like a co-operative. As far as I can tell these are also offshoot stalls for people who have large stores elsewhere.

The stallholders stake it in turns to attend and man the till on behalf of those that aren't there. Just ask at the desk if you see an item that interests you.

It's worth going to but watch your ruckasks - it is packed with stuff.

There's also a little cafe at the top, up the stairs for a coffee or tea break.

As ever, prices vary and you can negotiate discounts even though the items are priced. Time passes very quickly in this place. Book a couple of hours in.

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Review of Carey B Restoration and Antiques

06 Aug 07, 12:05

Antiques and restoration

Two things to review here: The store and the other business - the antique restoration (run by the husband).

Starting on the good thing first: If you have any special furniture that is looking a bit worse for wear but you need someone to give it a sensitive revamp without trashing it, use these guys. The Husband who runs the restoration side is fantastic. Eccentric, chaotic looking but friendly, honest and delivers what he promises to you. We've had a couple of things done by him and they look great. He will come to your home and give you an honest free quote (he even advised us not to restore something as it wasn't worth the money). He'll carry the furniture away and deliver it back at a time connvenient for you (Weekends too). No extra charge for all this delivery.

The shop itself though is a more for those looking to buy the big bits of furniture rather than curios and the more affordable bits and bobs. Don't be put off by what they have outside the door - it gets better inside but be prepared to spend £100's not £10s.

It is well worth going to if you've got the cash to buy a big table, dresser and the occasional random item such as the 1937 petrol pump. Oh and they will negotiate. Don't go for the sale price.

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