National Antiques Week 14th – 21st November 2011
To celebrate this year’s National Antiques Week, Homes & Antiques magazine and Antiques News & Fairs (the organizers of National Antiques Week) have joined together to find Britain’s’ best auction house.
From early October until the end of November, the public will be invited to nominate their favourite antiques destinations in five categories: (best antiques shop; best antiques centre; best specialist dealer; best mid-century/vintage shop and best auction house).
Nominators can win one of 10 great prizes, each with a value of around £200, but the prizes for the winning venues are far greater. Not only will they be able to claim to be ‘Britain’s best’ (with all the media opportunities that presents); they will also receive a feature in the May issue of Homes & Antiques.
The winners will be announced at the Bath Decorative Antiques Fair on 8th March 2012.
‘I've found many of my most loved treasures in antiques shops and auction houses - and a few bargains to boot too!’ says author, Antiques Roadshow specialist and spokesperson for the campaign, Mark Hill. ‘Tapping into the expert experience and friendly enthusiasm of dealers makes all the difference. Many have become friends, and I've learnt plenty, making my unique new purchases even more enjoyable when I get them home. Allow your home to speak about your life, loves and experiences, and seek out the individual and the characterful by visiting one of the thousands of antiques shops, fairs and auction houses spread across our country. It's green and wise for your wallet too.’
'This is a great opportunity to raise the profile of Auctioneers and in particular your own saleroom. It will be fascinating to see who the public vote for!' says Clive Stewart-Lockhart, committee member of National Antiques Week
For more details visit www.homesandantiques.com or www.nationalantiquesweek.co.uk