Jacksons Antique Newsletter August 2022
August 1st 2022
Welcome Friends
August 22′
Well, I think it’s safe to say that July certainly brought the heat. For those that have been local the last couple of weeks, hopefully, you have enjoyed the sun as much as possible and stayed safe during the peak times; it’s certainly been a glorious few weeks of British summer. At Jacksons Antique, we have been thinking of every single Heath Robinson invention possible to combat the heat from ice cubes inside water bottles to freezing our pillows for a few hours. It’s safe to say some worked and some, well, not much.
Amongst the heat, we also saw the demise of our current serving prime minister, Boris Johnson, and the immediate race to who will replace him going forward. Finally, after an already busy month, the country, and in particular London, had to contend with rail strikes that quite literally brought the UK transport sector to its knees. With such a busy month of adversity, I was extremely happy to see England’s Lionesses lifting the European Cup last night. Congratulations to what we can only describe as an incredible campaign, let the celebrations begin!
During the intense heat, I made a trip across to Holland in search of new objects to add to our collection. It’s safe to say the mosquitos like the British taste, as I seem to come back with more bites than stock, and that’s a pretty impressive feat! I was lucky enough to make some really interesting purchases, including a stunning Japanese Meiji period satsuma vase and multiple other pieces which are on the way, so keep your eyes peeled! Also, we recently acquired a beautiful New Zealand Maori warrior-topped walking cane circa 1880 available with a boldly carved chief to the finial, a silver gilt bon bon dish by the highly regarded William Comyns with Stourbridge crystal from 1904 and a very pretty Austrian tortoiseshell & mother of pearl 18ct gold-mounted box with a scene looking out from the Doges palace in Venice, Italy.
Fair News
We are thrilled to announce we have been invited to stand at the Petersfield Antique Fair on the 2nd – 4th of September at Festival Hall, Heath Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4EA. Please get in touch with us for complimentary tickets, and we will be delighted to see you there.
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I suspect my roommate stole my antique measuring scale.
He is not going to get a weigh with this.
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“Bringing history to hands, one antique at a time.”
Owner at Jacksons Antique
I am an antique dealer and owner of Jacksons Antique, specialising in fine antiques with a particular focus on Japanese art and European decorative objects. With over a decade of experience in the antiques trade, I source and curate pieces for collectors across the UK, the United States, and the international market.
Working primarily online alongside select exhibitions, I am part of a newer generation of dealers helping to modernise the way antiques are researched, presented, and acquired. My approach is built on careful attribution, transparent descriptions, and historically grounded research so clients can buy with confidence.
Through Jacksons Antique, I aim to make important historic objects accessible to both established collectors and those developing their collections.
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