http://www.ladykentmores.com en-gb ladykentmores.com 2011-6-17T00:00:00Z ladykentmores.com http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#96476 This article is from the Independent Newspaper amp features some quotes from George Johnson of Lady Kentmores AntiquesWill the home library survive the surge of the ebook By AliceAzania Jarvis Friday 17 June 2011 High browse London architects Levitate created this literary staircase from words and oak Ive not actually read any of them. I just love the bindings. So said the actress Davinia Taylor earlier this year when she decided to put her house on the market complete with its carefullysourced collection of classic books. Rarely removed from their perch on a bookcase in the living room their primary purpose was to disguise Taylors walkin fridge. And so with the fridge no longer destined to be a feature in her life the books were deemed redundant. In Janu... 2011-6-17 12:20:23 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#76062 Last night I was invited to attend a once in a life time event The unvieling of a unpublished Sir Walter Scott poem.Who was Sir Walter Scott you may ask well in his day he was a superstar selling more books than anyone else around a true romantic and lover of this great country he wrote in verse all about the beauty and charm of this wonderful area that I call home his talent did not end there though he also was a gifted novelist and song writer.The Scottsland festival that is taking place at the moment is celabrating the 200th aniversary of the publication of the poem Lady of the Lake in 1810. This was Scotts crowning glory and was responsible for a huge tourist boost to the are that is said to have brought around 16320 billion in tourism to the area since in the last 200 years not bad for a man who claimed to have had a not so good education.While in the area Scott struck up a friendship with the Buchanan family who he stayed with on many a visit to the Trossachs it was even said tha... 2010-9-22 09:47:22 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#74831 Last night I had the pleasure of attending a showing of Some like it hot on the big screen this was hosted by Glasgows Burlesque Impresarios Club Noir in conjunction with Glasgow Film Theatre It was fantastic to get to see this classic screwball comedy on the big screen. It was introduced by the wonderful Chelsea Dagger who talked about her love of this classic movie.Seeing the Hollywood glamour of Marilyn Monroe and the comedy genius of Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon got me think about what my own top ten films of all time would be So I have decided to put this little list together I would love to hear if you agree or disagree with my choices10 Citizen Kane my love of this films stems from my Grandfather when I was about 18 I asked him what his favorite film was and this was his answer I had never seen it and went away and watched it that night as having seen lots of films amp stage shows with my Grandfather over the years I was intrigued as to why this film was... 2010-9-6 13:20:49 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#71520 thought I would write a blog to keep you upto date with whats happening at Lady Kentmores callander is buzzing this week as everybody gets ready for the highland games on Saturday 31st August its always a nice weekend with visitors and competitors coming to Callander from all over the world.There was some sadder news this week when armed raiders attacked an antique shop in Eyemouth in Berwickshire. This all happened last Thursday morning at about 9.50 in the morning it is always a shame to hear things like this as most dealers are very attached to their shop and stock spending years building it up then some idiots like this can come along and spoil itThere has been lots of different items arriving in the shop daily over the last few weeks from vintage clothes handbags to world war 1 sweetheart cards so now the weather seems to have brightend up why not take a run out and have a browse.anyway as much as I would love to chat all day I should go and do some work ....... 2010-7-28 13:37:06 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#62164 Normal 0 false false false ENGB XNONE XNONE Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable msostylenameTable Normal msotstylerowbandsize0 msotstylecolbandsize0 msostylenoshowyes msostylepriority99 msostyleqformatyes msostyleparent msopaddingalt0cm ... 2010-4-4 11:24:31 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#60740 I come across this story and thought I would share it with you allA stolen souvenir from the Battle of Waterloo has been returned to the Borders home of Sir Walter Scott.The silver bowl known as a quaich was taken from Abbotsford House near Melrose in 1994. However it was spotted late last year in a French antiques market by silver expert Wynyard Wilkinson who identified it and arranged for its return. The Waterloo Tree Quaich one of many historic relics collected by Scott will go on public display this weekend. The piece is made from silver gilt and elm wood that was cut from a tree at the Waterloo battlefield. The Duke of Wellington directed his troops from a position under the tree in 1815 and it subsequently became a target for souvenir hunters. The timbers were used to make a number of prestigious pieces including Chippendale chairs for the Prince Regent in 1821 and a chair for the Duke of Wellington which was presented to him in 1837... 2010-3-17 16:14:43 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#57454 Well its the first of Febuary and Callander is starting to get that start of the season feel with Sir Ian Botham in town this morning to open up the new Salmon fishing season on our local river the Tieth. There was a parade down the mainstreet led by Sir Ian and a pipe band that was followed by a huge number of fishermen all eager to land the first salmon of 2010. The season was opened after some speaches and Sir Ian pouring a dram of whiskey into the Teith.The Teith is a very fine river and even contains pearls with some Teith pearls finding there way into jewellery worn by historical members of the royal family.we have been very busy over the last week in the shop putting out lots of new editions to the shop as well as having lots of interesting customers.It was my 10th wedding aniversary last week and to celebrate it the Dawn and I had a loverly lunch at the Famous Roman Camp hotel here in Callander which has had some very special guests over the years even playing host to the Beatl... 2010-2-1 14:27:18 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#55352 Well here is the first blog of 2010 we are in this months edition of company magazine so its off to a blazing start for this year.The shop has been very busy over the festive period and it seems confidence is growing again in the antique trade.One of the areas we have been very busy is Masonic items with a high demand in all thing but Masonic tokens seem to be a growing area of the market with us selling tokens to all parts of the world so if you have any to sell get in contact as we have customers waiting.The other area were we seem to be seeing a large increase of buyers is in the mourning jewellery sector with demand and price increases in Victorian and older mourning jewellery. especially pieces of high quality with braided hair etc.The price of gold seems to be staying high and this has seen an increase in people selling off there unwanted items but beware some of the companies advertising at the moment do not take into consideration the collectable nature of some items and very c... 2010-1-2 20:44:44 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#51436 2009-10-27 14:02:33 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#50097 Well hello from Callander on this wet and cold October morning I get alot of people who tell me there can not be many bargains to be found in the world of antiques anymore. Well this is not really true although ebay and the likes means that an item can be put up for sale and brought by anyone in the world it does not mean to say that ever treasure has been uncovered Just last week the largest ever hoard of AngloSaxon gold was found in Staffordshire and another story to break this week isA rusty iron helmet found in an antique shop in the Midlands with a label on it which said. Viking Helmet found in the River Derwent at Stamford Bridge by D R Lancaster May 21 1950 turns out to possibly be a priceless relic. Stamford Bridge was where King Harold Godwinson defeated Viking invaders in 1066 before he himself was beaten by William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings. Harold Englands last AngloSaxon king may have beaten off the Norman Conquest had he not had to fight at Stamford B... 2009-10-6 11:04:56 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#48633 well I have spent the last week doing lots of stuff on the website that a lot of you have comented on already. Aswell as new pages on Callander we have added a page on William Wallace as we get asked lots of questions about him in the shop we have also added a page all about antiques and green issues after I was asked about this in an interview i did on Friday.If there is anything else that you would like to see on the site just drop us an email and we will see what we can do.I have a very busy week ahead as one of our friends Lou Hickey is having her first gig as singer in new band the Codeine Velvet Club which is the spinoff project of Jon Lawler of the Fratellis and bears much the same relation to his main band as Alex Turners Last Shadow Puppets do to Arctic Monkeys. CVC are very much in the Puppets vein all mariachi brass and John Barry drama an opportunity for Lawler to breathe some late60s orchpop air offering a respite from his indierock day job before the Fratellis start w... 2009-9-13 15:38:23 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#47761 I am writing this blog on a wet bank holiday Monday It has been another interesting week at lady kentmores. we have started a new feature as some of you might of noticed we now publish phlogs this are audio blogs we have done three so far and received some very positive feedback check them out here Listen to our phlogs We have come to the conclusion that we must be a very modern antique shop with our many uses of the internet such as facebook Twitter if any one out there has any other internet ideas for the shop let us know as we love trying new ways to keep in contact.We have also had a move around in the shop this week and expanded our costume jewellery section due to popular demand.The youngest member of the team AmyMadison started school for the first time we are very proud to say that she loves it...This week look out for the bbc home and antiques magazine hitting the shelves with our shop in it. 2009-8-30 16:11:20 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#47432 We have the honor of Featuring in a blog by Judith Miller Of The Millers Antiques Guides fame www.millersantiquesguide.comblog200908youtubeandantiques This is a huge honour as I have read her antiques guides with excitement every year they are published since I first started this game when I was barly able to reach the tables at antique markets and they are a essential part of any antique dealers libery.She Featured our new video tour of the shop which can be found on the front page of this website if you have the time take a look.We have got a lot of interesting items in this week including a range of Arora Hidden Treasure collectable figures all with 22ct gold plating and Austrian Crystals as well as lots of fabulous costume jewellery.So we start this week with excitment at what it will bring................................. 2009-8-24 10:43:27 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#47034 Well it has been a very exciting August in Lady Kentmores so far we have got word that we are going to be in the October edition of the bbc homes amp antiques magazine which hits the shelves the beginning of September so have a look out for that.The ITV programe that was filmed in the shop earlier in the summer has now got a name Antique Road Trip so keep an eye out for it coming on the TV in the near future.The shop is ever changing as usual with a wider range of vintage costume jewellery in stock as well as lots more of our normal range of items including a beautiful set of world war one sweetheart cards just in.Although we are in a difficult time on the high street we have found that the antique and collectable market is keeping very buoyant with people wanting to buy and invest in good old fashioned quality items as well as a huge influx of foreign visitors which is impart because of the low value of the pound as it was just too expensive for these people t... 2009-8-17 11:34:32 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#45803 Well it has been a very busy couple of weeks in Lady Kentmores with lots of new treasures coming in every day.As well as lots of items finding there new keepers we see our selves as really an adoption agency lol reuniting objects with their new keepers.We have also now got a large range of masonic items in stock from penny tokens to masonic jewelry if there is anything you are looking for just ask.With the lighter nights we are opening later some nights so if you fancy a run out on a summer evening drop us an email or ring us to see if we will be open.We have a museum section of old packaging and ww2 civilian items ration books etc so if you have any of these items lying around let us know and we will buy them from you for our museum.That is about it for just now remember to sign up to our twitter page for daily updates on whats new at lady kentmores. 2009-7-29 17:20:53 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#45145 It has been another busy week in the shop we had some great news this week when we were told we will be in October edition of the BBCS Homes amp Antiques magazine so keep an eye out for us in that. We have also had a lot of vintage coins and banknotes in this week so why not pop in for a browse Twitter has quickly Taken off and we have added a widget to the front page of our website so you can keep up to date with whats happening at Lady Kentmores. Why not become a fan of our tweets over at twitter. We have also have a very nice piece of Clarice Cliff in the shop so if you are a fan of hers you need to be quick as her items always sell very quickly. we will post another blog soon but in the mean time we will keep you up to date with daily tweets. 2009-7-18 17:52:01 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#44562 It been a busy week in the shop with a lot of additions to the shop this week including some wonderful coins and a whole load of vintage photography items. We now have large selection of World War Two items in stock including over 1600 uniform buttons......... as well as many other items from that period. We are also pleased to announce that Lady Kentmores is now on Twitter follow us with the link below httptwitter.comLadyKentmores 2009-7-8 11:08:40 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#44172 In the last week a lot has happened we have lost two true stars. Michael Jackson who has changed the face of music since the 1970s and Farrah Fawcett who will be remembered as a true star of stage and screen. So what has this got to do with the world of antiques and collectables you ask It has been announced that instead of a refund the 900000 or so Jackson fans who had tickets for the O2 concerts can get a collectable holographic souvenir ticket instead With this many available I am not to convinced this is going to be a great great investment I could think of a number of ways you could invest the 16375 that the tickets cost that should bring back a better return. This week also say the royal mint issuing some miscast 20p coins with no date the first for hundreds of years to enter circulation These coins have been fetching 163100 on various auction sites a lot over the true value that these coins are worth. There could be upto 200000 of these coins in circulation so I would... 2009-7-1 12:18:30 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#43616 Well Today in the shop we had a very special guest Anita Manning who you might know from ITVs Flog It was in Lady Kentmores filming yours truly and the shop for a brand new antique show. Anita loved the shop and was really great fun so it all went really well but you will have to wait to see if she brought anything and what happened with the art deco brooch she had her eye on....... So you have to watch this page for details of times and dates that the show will be broadcast.................Anita ManningStar of ITVs Flog It. 2009-6-20 22:11:28 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#43527 Lady Kentmores has been buzzing with activity over the last week or so as we have got Scottish Television filming our shop for a t.v programme. So it is an exciting time we will let you know more information as we get it.... We have had a lot of new items arrive in the shop over the last few weeks including a wide range of cigerette cards a mint meccano queen mary model in its box and lots more retro and vintage items. so we will keep you informed about what is going on over the next few weeks. 2009-6-19 11:57:32 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#42563 The sun is shining and summer must be here at last........ and to top it all the shop is bursting with new arrivals we have managed to get hold of some fantastic coins ranging from mint Queen Anne Shillings to Victorian godless and Gothic Florins. we were also able to get hold of a collection of ceramic beer tankards including a Doultan Silver Rimmed tankard c1890s it has been a lot of fun this last week in the shop with some great characters popping in one man was over from Canada and spent ages selecting coins from his youth in Glasgow to take back for his grandchildren. We were very lucky to have a lady come into the shop who was able to put the puzzle ring back together as we have all tried and failed to do it over the last few weeks but disaster struck again as amymadison decided to undo it and try again and at 4 years old you can guess it is back in pieces again. So if any one out there knows how to do a 8 piece puzzle ring please pop in and have a go. Lastly we have receiv... 2009-6-1 16:59:34 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#41317 Well before I start an apology for the lack of blogs in the last few weeks it has been a hectic and time has simply flown by. As you might have noticed we have added a new page to the website under the heading retro and collectables this is to show you some of our new products including retro record players and telephones that we are now stocking after lots of enquiries from people wanting them. We feel that some people love the look of our vintage record players and telephones but want the reliability of a new product and so we feel this fills that space in the market. We are also now stocking a huge range of antique coins paper money in frames these are perfect for gifts for birthdays and special occasions or just simply to finish off that room or home office. Our range of jewellery is growing by the day this week alone we have received a wide range of bangles bracelets and chains. Four surgeons were discussing which types of patients they preferred to operate on. The first docto... 2009-5-9 14:04:12 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#39424 As you can see from the photo I escaped the shop for a day this week to go fishing with one of my best friends Bill. We had a fantastic day fishing on Loch Venachar although I struck out but Bill caught a fine brown trout. Even out in a middle of a loch the phone was still ringing with questions and other shop stuff so I think the work of an antique dealer is constant. So apart from my day fishing we have had a lot of new items arrive in the shop over the last week One lady brought us in a fine mixture of 3d pieces dating from the 1800s and we also have aquired a collection of WW2 cap badges and other Items and bringing us up to date we have a selection of Iraqi bank notes from the Sadam regime. The shop is looking good after its repaint and spring clean I just wish we could all get made over to look better have a nice easter and dont eat too much chocolate................... 2009-4-8 17:46:18 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#39075 Well we have finally reached spring and as such is the custom the shop has had a huge spring clean. So along with the new improved shop we have lots of new items including a great range of sgian dubhs dirks and other fine knifes We also have rearranged our coins and added a lot of new items including a range of old collectable paper money so why not come in and have a browse. 2009-4-1 16:47:39 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#37203 2009-2-24 16:14:07 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#36959 We sometimes never stop and think about how quick times move on and maybe that is one of lifes big mistakes as life creeps up on each of us at a faster rate every day. One thing that brought this home was a report about there only being three British world war one veterans still living if I think about all the objects that I hold and look at on a daily basis and take a minute to think about it it is a truly humberling experience to think that most of the original owners are no longer with us. So it is left to us to look after these items in there memory One example is a little black and white photo that I came across in a pile of postcards. Its a photo of four squadies who judging by there uniforms etc. had just joined up They are all smiling and laughing but its the questions the photo does not answer that I am curious about How many survived how many lived long happy lives we will never be able to answer these questions but we should remember that day was just like today is ... 2009-2-20 15:24:11 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#36899 We have had another busy day today with loads of nice customers and some very interesting questions ranging from a lady with a lot of old pre 1947 silver coins which she wanted to get rid off. As well as a lovely old guy who was looking to sell his postcard collection.We also managed to find a new home for a vintage nineteenth century knife sharpener we was purchased by a really nice couple who had seen one ages ago somewhere else and have kicked themselves every since for not buying it.In these financial times of chaos we are seeing more and more people come in and buy gold as they trust it more than banks as well as people sell there old gold to earn some cash and with gold prices at a high its a good time to make some money. 2009-2-18 19:38:05 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#36760 We have managed to find a new owner for a lectern a lady was looking for a item to display a compete works of de vinci book and it was perfect for the job. I have had one of those day today as I tried to ring a company and was kept on hold for over 20 minutes whatever happened to the abbility to ring someone and get an answer or at least a human on the other end of the line. it seems that computers are taking over the phone systems of the world. Rest assured that you will always get a human answering our telephones. We have had a week for getting musical instruments brought in this week with a few guitars and a mamola for sale in the shop. 2009-2-16 15:07:40 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#36685 Well I hope you all have had a romantic valentines and got spoiled rotten It has been a busy weekend in the shop and that loverly spring feeling is starting to get in the air at last. We have added a new service to the shop We now offer a service where we buy old paper airmiles so now is the time to turn those old airmiles sitting in a draw into some cash for a special ocassion or just to treat yourself. Just ask us for details. 2009-2-15 14:13:23 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#36589 Well Valentines is upon us and we have managed to help a few people out today with presents for there sweethearts. It is always nice to be able to help people express there love with the ideal present.We also have had a lot of visits on the web site from far flung places including Greece Poland and even Japan over the last few days so Lady Kentmores seems to be reaching across the globe.I have a person looking for some Scottish trucking memorabilia so if any one has an old collection etc. let us know and we will put you in touch.We have just had a new collection of coins arrive in store if any one is interested some fine Victorian examples and some local Scottish tokens.Anyway I hope you all have a great valentines day.George 2009-2-13 15:56:10 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#36465 Well over the last few days I have added some new pages on the website including a couple on local interest items including Rob Roy who is buried not more than 9 miles from our shop also Helen Duncan the famous medium who was born in Callander and finally Dr finlays casebook which was based on the town. We have also added a local directory and some information on the community council of which I am a member. If any reader thinks of any new items hey would like to see let us know and we will see what we can add George 2009-2-11 13:37:37 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#36348 In these times of huge out of town shopping centers and supermarkets It is warming to be in a small town where shops are still trading and offering a wide range of services. We might not have every type of shop for every one but we dont have the problem of a lot of places For example I was in Glasgow the other day and there is loads of shops closed down and many more having closing down sales. This is one of the reasons I am a member of a few local groups Callander Community Council and the development trust It is good to be able to put something back into the town were I live and work But I do get frustrated sometimes by locals complaining about there not being any were to buy underwear from for example and the answer lies with their selves as the majority do not shop local and then complain when local shops close and reopen aimed at tourism. One thing that drove that point home to me is the local farmers market The Callander Development trust of which I am a board member was ask... 2009-2-9 14:15:44 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#36307 First of all I must Say sorry for the lack of blogs lately We always take a bit of time of in January for a well deserved rest. The only difference is this year I spent the spare time helping my wife open her brand new venture so I will take a minute to tell you about that She has opened a brand new ironing shop in Callander called Pressed For Time. It has been really busy and you can check it out as I have added a page about it on the site.But now as the season is starting again I have been busy in the antique shop Today a man brought a group of medals in and they are attracting a bit of attention in the window. We also have some wonderful new coins in.It is still snowing up here and very cold so wrap up warm if you are thinking of paying us a visit.any way have fun in the snow. 2009-2-8 20:54:20 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#32496 One of the nice things about our shop is helping people start a hobby or collection. We have managed to do that twice today first we helped a lady choose some thimbles for her 12 year old granddaughter who has started collecting thimbles. There seems to be more people collecting small items like thimbles or coins all the time. It is a good area to start with collecting as prices are low to start a collection off and they also do not take up a large amount of room. It is always nice to see young people come into the world of collectables as they are the future custodiands of all the wonderful items we see and have the pleasure of handerling. Then we sold an accordion to a lady who fancies learning to play so if there are any readers in the Glasgow area who can help out with lessonslet us know and we can put her in touch with you. Happy collecting George 2008-11-17 16:28:06 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#32088 Well I am writing todays blog on a cold wet day in Callander Sox the shop collie has had a bad week as she hates the noise that fireworks make but hopefully it should be near the end now. The shop is now looking very festive with tinsle and twinkly lights. We have had some loverly pieces of jewellery added to our large collection so if you are thinking of buying something nice for that special someone this christmas give us a look in. I will leave you with a joke I found funny A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from hernameplate that her name is Patricia Whack.Miss Whack Id like to get a 16330000 loan to buy an antique Long Case Clock.Patty looks at the frog in disbelief and asks his name. The frog says hisname is Kermit Jagger his dad is Mick Jagger and that its okay heknows the bank manager.Patty explains that he will need to secure the loan with some collateral.The frog says Sure. I have this and produces a tiny porcelainelephant about an inch tall bri... 2008-11-8 15:00:14 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#31831 I am writing todays blog with the the thoughts of christmas beginning to form in peoples minds I have even sold a few items for christmas presents today already. The day started with a lady buying a victorian dolls head for a still life painting and then we sold a couple of rings to different people one was a lady who got treated for her birthday and left the shop smiling from ear to ear and a fantastic 3 stone ring on her finger. We also have got hold of some vintage gas masks and other military items from ww1 to ww2 as well as some really nice Scottish sgian dubhs so if you are looking to finish that kilt outfit off just ask. We are slowly decorating the shop for christmas and it already smelling of cinnamon and other christmas smells which is nice and warming this time of year. 2008-11-1 15:29:52 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#31244 Well we are all back to work again after our family wedding in Rhodes well all of us apart from Sox the shop collie who doesnt get out of kennels till tomorrow.Today was a fun day in the shop with loads of people asking and bringing us in interesting things to see.we found a new home for a vintage typewriter and a art deco coffee set as well as a diamond ring which we sold to a young couple for there engagement which was lovely maybe we will get invited to the wedding. someone was asking about a ring they had which was white gold but had turned slightly yellow in colour so for any one who does not know i will explain about white gold there is no true white gold it is yellow gold mixed with other metals and plated in normally rhodium which gives it its white colour. but in time this can wear off leaving a yellow hue. when this happens it needs replating. The only white precious metal is platinum which varys from nearly white to grey in colour.Hope this helps out. 2008-10-18 19:44:19 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#30315 We had a wonderful collection of transport history arrive in the shop today. Vintage bus stop signs and a original Glasgow Central sign. Also original train lamps we will try and post some pictures soon. We are all feeling a lot better after our little bugs and looking forward to a exciting week in the world of antiques and collectables. 2008-9-29 16:20:40 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#30273 Sorry about the lack of blogs this week but we all have been struck down this week with the bug that is going around the only person to miss it was Sox. It looks like we are all on the road to recovery now so its back to buisness. We have had a lot of new items arrive this week from vintage gold jewellery to a Charles and Diana bells whisky bottle unopend and in mint condition. The main news is the financial situation here in the U.K and the united states but how does that affect our trade well one way in which it has is that investors in these unsure times turn to the historically secure gold market which has had the following afect on the gold coin market. A few weeks ago the first product that became unavailable was the Pamp 1ounce and 10ounce gold bars. Soon thereafter the Royal Canadian Mint suspended sales of the 59s special edition gold Maple Leaf. Word from the U.S. Mint yesterday was that they are currently out of the gold Buffalo coin and are no longer taking order... 2008-9-28 16:59:32 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#30139 Well what a interesting range of brewery items and other pub collectables we have got our hands on.We have wade ashtrays advertising beer whisky and babycham. Charles and Diana unopened and boxed bells whisky bottle by wade.Vintage trays and other bar items from the 50s to the late 70s.The military cap badges have led to a number of former soldiers recounting there tales of the period to us and we have been able to reunite some of them with cap badges from their former regiments. 2008-9-24 19:57:08 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#29919 Well We have had some wonderful new items arrive in the shop today. First a gentleman has sold us his collection of cap badges that he collected while he served in the second world war and there are some crackers. We also purchased a large collection of classical records and the best bit is they are all in mint or near mint condition so if you are thinking of adding to your collection now is the time with most available for 1631 or 6 for 1635. We also have got hold of a great collection of letters from the 1880s a very intresting read. If you would like any information on the above items or anything else just ask. 2008-9-19 16:40:25 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#29828 So First the best news we have a brand new chair behind the desk and it is so comfortable Second is Sox she has been looking for cuddles all day even to the point where she had an American girl sitting on the floor petting her What a life that dog has We have some vintage golf putters in stock now one is a St.Andrews putter which is very nice. Also we have managed to source some very fine classical records. 2008-9-17 17:31:34 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#29732 Today was one of those days when you cant help but be glad you made someones day. A lady came into the shop with a ring that she had been left by a friend She asked us if we could have a look at it for her. She thought it was just a nice costume ring until we had the joy of breaking it to her that it was a Diamond and a very nice one at that She left the shop smiling from cheek to cheek and her new favorite piece of jewellery on her finger. So apart from that we have had a good day in the shop with customers from far as field a Costa Rico America and Australia. We have also just taken delivery of a new collection of paintings so come and have a browse to see if there is anything to tempt you. 2008-9-15 17:01:19 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#29638 Saturdays are always unpredictable and today was no exception. At about 2pm a panic faced man entered the shop on a quest for a wash board it turned out he was part of a skiffle band who had traveled up from Manchester for a gig up North. But in there rush to leave he had left his washboard Well he came to the right place as we managed to fix him up with a replacement plus a few thimbles to play it with. Apart from that it has been a busy day with loads of people through the shop and intern we have been asked hundreds of questions about items that people have at home. It is part of the fun for us to hear people talking about there past. Sox has been lapping up the attention all day and we could have sold her a million times over which reminds me of a joke An antique dealer walks past a shop and sees a cat drinking milk from what he recognises to be an old and valuable Royal Worcester Bowl. .He goes into the shop and says Ill give you 16310 for that cat. The proprietor say... 2008-9-13 16:54:59 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#29559 Today was one of the days where I had to do the bit of the job I dont like. A lady brought some jewellery in to sell but on closer inspection it turned out the the pieces were either Gilt Plated or rolled gold.When I asked the lady about them she was shock and told me she had been buying her jewellery off the same person on a local market for years and was always told it was solid gold. One Necklace she paid over 163200 for should not have been sold for more than 16350 new.The lady was upset and shocked but could not do anything about it as the person has now ceased trading. But this is one more reason you should always buy from a dealer or a jewellers with a permanent premises.Then if something does go wrong you can go back.I get loads of people coming in with there ebay bargains and having to break the bad news to some of them about there brand new fakes.The main ones doing the rounds at the minute are Tiffany Jewellery if it sounds to cheap it probably is from China as about 70 of T... 2008-9-11 16:36:44 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#29526 Is it not funny how we always go back to the old ways I was in Edinburgh last week and the place is in total chaos as the new tram lines are being put in and wont be running till 2011. Edinburgh Had a very good tram network until they ripped it up to make way for cars and buses. Edinburghs last tram operated on 16 November 1956 but here we are in 2008 and it is costing 163512 million to reopen a tram network again.Whats this got today with antiques I hear you say well it just so happens we have got hold of a couple of Edinburgh Corporations original 1950s clippies ticket machines. Look at our online shop to see more. 2008-9-10 16:46:51 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#29491 Well it has never stopped raining all day Even Sox the shop collie did not want to venture far from the shop today.Maggie May was in today so we all got stuck in for a big clear out in the stock room and sales floor.As usual when you do this things items turn up that we had forgot about we came across a box of old photographic items we got on a house clearance months ago.It was full of lenses and developing items as well as unused film from the 40s.We dont give a minutes thought these days with our digital cameras but years ago taking a picture was a planned thing as it was expensive but now we think nothing of clicking away knowing we can press delete on any we dont want on the PC. Talking about pictures the Team antiques page is halfway there click on it to find out about us and see a picture of our grinning faces.More members will be added over the next few week or so.The shop has now got a Swiss clock that chimes on the hour so lets see if it sends us mad. 2008-9-9 19:02:25 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#29429 About twice a week someone inquires about the collection of crowns they have for sale. This normally consists of some churchills 1969 a Diana from 1999 and others including a 1972 silver wedding. As a child my granparents used to always bring me a crown back when they went up to the West end of London and would give them when I was young to my parents and then later to myself. Always telling us to put them away for the future Well as investments go Crowns have not been the best with Churchill Crowns only being worth around 25p in extra fine condition this being the face value and 1631 in mint uncirculated condition. As to why the such low values well a lot of people decided to put them away for their future too. There was 19640000 Churchill Crowns minted which intern makes it a very common coin. So in retrospect Crowns were not the best investment. Anyway we are all having our pictures taking over the next few days so they can be added to the site and you get t... 2008-9-8 15:11:50 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#29323 Well Sox the shop collie seems fine after the paw incident yesterday. So we are breathing a sigh of relief as a trip to the vets is not fun with a dog who can smell the vet from miles away. The day got of to an interesting start a lady Came in with a box of wallets that were issued on the release of the decimal coinage in 1968. But not a couple as you would think but 70 of the things in the original outer that they were posted in from the Midland bank. The story goes that a neighbor had just passed away and they found them in the garage and the family didnt want them. As to why she would have had so many we will never know. But it also points out how easy it is to get an investment wrong at the end of decimalisation the mint issued two sets of coins this set and a set we also sell of the predecimalised coins the set the lady brought in are worth less than a 10th of the predecimalised set. well thats it today but before I go I would like to thank Bill for his h... 2008-9-6 13:31:02 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#29299 So we are at the end of another week in the amazing world of antiques and collectables first we will start with the bad news of the day Disaster has struck Sox the shop collie has been for a walk and managed to cut her paw. She is so sad looking and will not let us look at it the only person who gets to see it is Dawn my wife as she is the only one Sox will let do stuff like that but she is out for the day so we will have to wait for a diagnosis until later but Sox is playing it for all she is worth all the custmers are getting sad looks in return for strokes and cuddles. We have had some really nice people in the shop today One couple from Ireland brought our Orange Whitefriars Vase and bowl and they seemed really pleased with it. We had a older lady fall in love with a dinner service and she even came back and thanked us for the great service We have recieved some great vintage telephones they are that good we have had one ourselves for the desk its a really nice black bakerlite ... 2008-9-5 18:05:06 http://www.ladykentmores.com/page3.htm#29243 So here goes our first blog entry Today was a wet and damp day in Callander but it was still a good day to be in the heart of Scotland.The Funniest part of the day was when Sox the shop collie decided to take a walk by herself and went went next door to the health food and pet shop to help her self to a treat it was not until a friend popped her head in to inform us we relised she had took it upon herself to go shopping.We had a lady inquire whether our rings were second hand or antique a question we could not quite grasp but after explaining the meaning of the word antique check out our page of antique terms to find out more.She was more than happy to inquire after a victorian ruby ring.Todays bargain went to an old gentleman in his eighties who fell in love with a ship in a bottle he told us the story about his days in the royal navy and how he lost his hearing on the ships. We took a liking to the old sea dog and he got the ship reduced from 16340 to 16330 as it had found the right ... 2008-9-4 21:07:35