About Distinctive Items

We are a small, firmly established and dedicated team who offer our clients support in the Antiques and Fine Art world.

 

Enthusiastic and reliable , we continue to work to give an unequalled service in the continually changing antiques arena.

 

19th century mahogany specimen cabinet

Just one example of the specific items we find for our clients is this shell collection in its 19th century mahogany specimen cabinet (photograph right), assembled by Capt William Chimmo, RN, FRGS (died 1891) during service in the Far East which was featured in a Bonhams' 'Gentleman's Library' sale.

 

The glazed door has an inset mahogany panel inlaid with a shell patera and mounted with Chimmo's exhibition label.

 

The interior is fitted with seventeen glazed top air tight drawers, each drawer containing a large selection of sea shells, coral and other marine life, loosely arranged on cotton wadding, with a series of cards 'From Borneo', 'From The Sulu Islands', etc. The cabinet's dimensions are 52cm wide, 48.5cm deep, 122cm high, complete with key.

 

As impressive as the cabinet of Captain Chimmo is, it is just one of many unusual and distinctive items we have recently dealt with.

 

For the discerning individual...

Is there a particular piece of furniture that you are looking for? It may need to be of a specific period and size. Let us know your requirements and we will do the hard work for you.

For the professional antiques dealer...

Is there a specifically requested item that you do not have the time to research and locate? Contact us today and we can start searching for what you need immediately.

For the antiques collector...

Is there an elusive piece you need to complete your collection? You know what it is but not where it is? Talk to us and we can keep your desired item on our long term search lists.

 

For the busy interior designer...

With several different projects underway at any one time you need a dedicated and reliable means of outsourcing searches for distinctive items.

 

Send us your requirements and let us do the leg work for you.