Since early childhood I’ve spent much of my spare time buying, researching and selling antiques, operating on a limited budget and frequenting local auctions and charity shops. As a result, I have a house full of stuff, and a lot of stories about remarkable objects bought and sold – sometimes with extraordinary and spectacular success in the saleroom.
“The best antique book I have read, every dealer collector should read it”
“I have just finished your book, and can truthfully say I have never got more enjoyment from a printed text. It was gripping from beginning to end, and absolutely fascinating”
“Roger Stewart writes beautifully, with humour and insight . . . Even if you don’t have a particular interest in collecting, this book is well-written, funny and informative. A great read – highly recommended”
“His writing is charming and funny. I’d say the only thing that would be better than reading Random Treasure would be to walk along with the author as he hunts for treasures in his favorite shops and auction houses. Or to see his latest finds in person and to hear their histories . . .”
Here’s a picture of a shelf in my house. Take a close look. Does anything look strange? Does anything look anomalous? Here’s another picture of another shelf. See what I mean? Yes, there’s an odd pot out. I have many more shelves like these. Some in the house, several in the shed, and I’m not … More Toast Water
UPDATE, 15th September 2019 Public voting for the 2019 Amara Interior Blog Awards is now closed. If you voted for the Random Treasure Blog, I’m most grateful to you. I will let readers know the result as soon as it’s announced. Just don’t hold your breath until then. I’m not holding mine… A Letter … More VOTE FOR RANDOM TREASURE!!!
This blog piece features the death of a beloved pet dog. My last blog piece featured the death of a beloved pet cat. I hope readers will believe me when I say that this is entirely coincidental. On reflection, I suppose it’s quite possible that a blog themed around the demise of domestic animals might … More Alas! Poor Puggy!
