Hello, I am Sylvie Collett, welcome to Sewantiques. I hope this introduction will provide you with useful information about me and the antiques I sell.

I have been involved with both antiques and needlework for many years and since 1995 have managed to combine these interests. I specialise in antique needlework tools, including work boxes, pincushions, thimbles, lace bobbins, etuis, necessaires, tape measures, needlecases, and chatelaines. In addition to the sewing related antiques I also sell Tunbridgeware, Mauchlineware and Tartanware, hat pins, button hooks, scent bottles and occasionally, samplers.

My other stock consists mainly of small silverware including decanter labels, caddy spoons, bookmarks etc., snuff boxes, Georgian to Edwardian glassware including “Mary Gregory”, and other objets du virtu. The items I stock are almost all over 100 years old and as such will usually have some signs of wear commensurate with age. Any major defects, damage or repairs will be noted in the item description.

I do not trade, or in any way condone the trade of post 1947 ivory or other endangered species. Any items I have for sale made from or containing ivory, tortoiseshell or other items listed under the CITES regulations are guaranteed to be legal and of the age stated in the item description. I strongly believe the illegal trade in modern endangered species of any kind should be banned.

I live in Lincolnshire, UK, but exhibit stock at a number of antiques fairs in the UK if you wish to view items. The details of these can be found under the Fairs Calendar. 

A selection of my stock can be seen at
Drill Hall Antiques Centre,
48 South Street,
Horncastle,
Lincolnshire.
LN9 6EF,
United Kingdom

and 

Newark Antiques & Interiors,
Kelham Road,
Newark,
Notts,
NG24 1BX

I also trade on Antiques-Atlas under the name

Sylvie Collett – Sewantiques

www.antiques-atlas.com

 

Fairs Calendar 2022

 

28^th – 30^th January                         Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair

                                                            The Pavilions of Harrogate
                                                            Railway Road
                                                            Harrogate
                                                            North Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ

 

11^th – 13^th March                            Shepton Mallett Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair
                                                            Royal Bath & West Showground
                                                            Shepton Mallett
                                                            Somerset. BA4 6QN

15^th – 17^th April                              Southwold Easter Antiques Fair

                                                           St Felix School,

                                                           Southwold,

                                                           Suffolk. IP18 6SD

 

22^nd – 24^th April                            Cotswold Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair

                                                           Westonbirt School
                                                           Tetbury
                                                           Gloucestershire, GL8 8QG

 

10^th – 12^th June                              Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair

                                                           The Pavilions of Harrogate
                                                           Railway Road
                                                           Harrogate
                                                           North Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ

 

12^th – 14^th August                         Cotswold Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair

                                                           Westonbirt School
                                                           Tetbury
                                                           Gloucestershire, GL8 8QG

 

26^th – 28^th August                         Southwold Summer Antiques Fair

                                                           St Felix School,
                                                           Southwold,
                                                           Suffolk. IP18 6SD

29^th Sept – 2^nd October               The Northern Antiques Fair
                                                          Tennants
                                                          Harmby Road
                                                          Leyburn
                                                          North Yorkshire DL8 5SG

7^th – 9^th October                           The Chester Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair,

                                                          The County Grandstand
                                                          Chester Racecourse
                                                          Chester
                                                          Cheshire, CH1 2LY

 

21^st – 23^rd October                      Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair

                                                         The Pavilions of Harrogate
                                                         Railway Road
                                                         Harrogate
                                                         North Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ

The above dates and venues are subject to change so best to check before travelling any distance.

Other fairs may be added during the year so please keep checking the calendar.