Island Life Magazine Ltd February/March 2015 | Page 37

ANTIQUES

Victoria Avenue Antiques On the

Antiques

offer expert advice

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ictoria Avenue Antiques, an
antique and collector’s shop
in Shanklin, sells a vast array
of items such as bronzes, collectable
coins and militaria, as well as a large
selection of antique guns, which they
are specialising in.
Since John, the proprietor, opened
the shop five years ago it has gone
from strength to strength, and he
is always looking to buy collections
and accumulations of UK and world
coins and banknotes. Victoria Avenue
Antiques also give best prices for
scrap gold and silver, and the shop is
open from 9.30am to 5pm, Monday

to Friday.
When you visit Victoria Avenue
Antiques you will be dealt with by
a professional dealer who is there
to help you, but if you are unable to
get to the shop then you can now
purchase at the online shop, or on
weekdays John or his assistant Sally
will be happy to offer advice and a
sales service over the phone.
So all you have to do is call into
Victoria Avenue Antiques; phone John
or Sally on [phone] or Mobile:
07773261426 or visit website www.
victoriaavenueantiques.co.uk

Into the vaults at

Bank House Antiques

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here is a treasure trove of
antiques and collectables
to view and buy at Bank
House Antiques Emporium,
situated in the building that was
formerly Lloyds Bank in Pier Street,
Yarmouth.
While you are browsing you even
have the opportunity to walk into
the bank’s old vault in search of
gold, silver, jewellery or any of the
other items on display.
Proprietor Graham Occleshaw
has no fewer than 27 cabinets
in the shop, owned by a variety
of dealers, packed with small
antiques, as well as four ground
pitches for all types of antique
furniture.

Graham said: “We have all types
of antiques available, including
gold and silver, jewellery, clocks,
paintings, porcelain, militaria and
treenware, as well as all types of
good quality furniture.”
A valuation service is available
as Bank House Antiques buys
as well as sells. The centre also
incorporates a well equipped
workshop offering a comprehensive
repair and restoration service for
ceramics and pottery.
The shop is also now a stockist
for Briwax and Rustin products.
Opening times are 10am to
5pm from Tuesday to Saturday
and 10am to 4pm on Sunday. Tel:
01983 761958.

trail

nthea Payne of Number Twenty,
Yarmouth created the first Isle of
Wight Antiques Trail leaflet two years
ago. The fold-out-map style leaflet was
specifically created to promote ‘antiquing’ as
a great Island activity, with year round appeal.
It has proved a great success, bringing
buyers through the doors of the many diverse
antique establishments on the Island. The
Antiques Trail includes a full calendar of local
Antiques and Collectors
Fairs, Book
Fairs and
auctions,
and has
all the
information
required for
planning a
day out on
the Island,
with antiques
in mind.

Plenty to browse
at Dores Hill
Farm Emporium

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here are 20 different dealers, all Island
residents, to be found when you visit Dores Hill
Farm Emporium, Briddlesford Road, Wootton
Bridge. You can browse your way through three
rustic barns containing cabinets, shelves and large
floor areas. So there’s lots to see, including antiques,
collectables, retro, antique and up-cycled furniture,
curios, jewellery, postcards, toys, clothing, militaria,
linens, china, and a large stock of vinyl records.
There is also a large outdoor area for gardenalia,
vintage tools and chimney pots, not forgetting the
quirky and eclectic, from Westminster street lights to
wooden horses’ heads.
Dores Hill Farm Emporium buy as well as sell
antiques and collectables, and hold special events
such as an afternoon tea with the Victorian Strollers.
It’s open daily 10.30am to 4.30pm, with free parking
and credit card payment facility. Tel: [phone]
www.visitilife.com

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