A Golden Age

An Exhibition of British Embroidery from the 16th and 17th centuries At Our Witney Showrooms From 11th to 24th May 2008 10am - 5pm daily This collection of needlework, in an outstanding state of preservation, is a rare opportunity to explore a fascinating and exotic world of images and stories from political, religious and secular sources.      Joy & Stephen Jarrett and Rebecca Scott For more comprehensive information, click to see our Golden Age Exhibition page   Gallery Introduction Founded in 1963, Witney Antiques has a large carefully selected stock of 17th, 18th and early 19th century English and Continental furniture, period longcase and bracket clocks, early English embroidery and needlework samplers. Antique Furniture The gallery offers an array of antique furniture ranging from Queen Anne or early Georgian walnut, early oak and fruitwood examples to increasingly sophisticated later Georgian and Regency period furniture designs in mahogany, rosewood and satinwood. The stock includes fine examples of oak dressers, cabinets, sets of chairs, bureaux, secretaire and breakfront bookcases, desks and dining, side, card and tea tables, etc.  Chippendale, Gillows and Sheraton furniture, as well as furniture from other workshops or design sources, is usually represented. In addition, a small stock of high quality 18th and early 19th century Continental furniture is always on display.  All our period furniture is chosen for its aesthetic qualities, authenticity, colour and originality. Period Textiles In the textile gallery, English antique embroidery together with probably the largest stock of fine needlework samplers in the United Kingdom are always on view, attracting interest for their unique historical perspective from collectors, museums and visitors worldwide.  A themed exhibition of 17th to 19th century samplers and embroideries is held annually, accompanied by a full colour catalogue.  All exhibits for sale are carefully conserved by mounting on acid free board and with ultra violet light protective glass. Antique Clocks Witney Antiques offers a small choice selection of English longcase and bracket clocks and household barometers in mahogany, walnut and marquetry, made between 1680 and 1830.  All of our antique timepieces have been carefully restored as needed to full working order. Fairs and Exhibitions Witney Antiques annually meets many of its international clientele at the two major antique fairs in London, where it exhibits: March:  The British Antique Dealers' Association Fair. June:     The Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair. October: Witney Antiques Annual Textile Exhibition.   Witney Antiques is a member of The British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA), The Cotswold Antique Dealers' Association (CADA) and The London & Provincial Antique Dealers' Association (LAPADA). TOP