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Wednesday 7th January 2009
Welcome to the broadbandtalk247.co.uk art and antiques page.
There
is no doubt, we are a nation of antique lovers. There
is so much to learn about this subject from spotting a fake
to spotting a bargain. You will find links to help everyone,
from the first purchase through to collecting expensive and
rare treasures. Find out about auctions and antique
dealers in the UK.
Trade Associations
British Antique Dealers Association
Membership of the British Antique Dealers Association (BADA)is by invitation only and the approximately 400 members are really the top end of the trade. The Association offers arbitration in the event of a dispute.
Antique Clocks & Watches
Founded in 1858, membership of the British Horological Institute is open to anyone interested in clocks and watches, although professional members are highly qualified in their field.
Antiques World.co.uk
A UK directory of information for everyone with an interest, private or professional, in antiques and collectables.
Cotswolds-Antiques-Art.com
The Cotswolds probably has the largest concentration of antiques shops outside of London. The Association promotes its members and their businesses. It also aims to offer high standards of antiques and associated services.
Fine Art.co.uk
The aim of the Fine Art Trade Guild is to promote professionalism in the art industry.
Association Of Art & Antique Dealers
LAPADA has a strict code of practice that its 700 members must abide by. It also offers a conciliation service in the event of a dispute.
Antiques-London.com
Kensington Church Street has a large number of good quality antique dealers who form the membership of this association.
Portobello Road.co.uk
Portobello Road is probably the most famous antiques market in Britain and this Association aims to promote it further, as well as encouraging fair dealing from its members.
