Antique Young Gun Awards at Alfies

Last Friday, July 4th, Alfies was the proud host of this year's Antique Young Gun Awards.

The Roof Top Kitchen was the perfect setting, the guests chatted excitedly, the drinks flowed and the sun shone down on the terrace. Spirits were high to say the least!

To start the proceedings, Bennie Gray delivered a witty opening speech followed by Gail McLeod editor of Antiques News & Fairs and a co-founder of the Antique Young Guns movement. The awards were hosted by fellow AYG founders George Johnson and Mark Hill.

The Antique Young Gun of 2014 was James Gooch of Doe & Hope, congratulations to James and to the 11 winners of the mentoring scheme, who were paired up with experienced members of the antiques trade, and to the 8 winners who won a showcase at the prestigious Lorfords @ Babdown.

Full results here.

Guests enjoying drinks on the terrace

George Johnson, Gail McLeod and Mark Hill on stage

Bennie Gray's opening speech

A winner is announced

Alys Dobbie of NanaDobbie, winner of a showcase at  Lorfords @ Babdown

Lily Trunfull of No1 Lewes, winner of a showcase at Lorfords @ Babdown

Matthew Wise of Cubbit Antiques, winner of a showcase at Lorfords @ Babdown

A perfect mentor match, Jason Clarke with Lennox Cato, antique dealer and regular contributer to the BBC Antiques Roadshow.

Matt Goymer of Delphis Antiques heads to the stage

Matt Goymer of Delphis Antiques wins mentorship with Ian Michael Towning.

Marika Clemow of Antiques Trade Gazette wins Special Judges' Award.

William Potts wins Judith Miller award for Outstanding Potential.

The 2014 Antique Young Gun award winner, James Gooch of Doe and Hope.