A Treasure Trove of Surprises

Alfies boasts a wide array of specialist vintage and antique shops selling everything from English ceramics, mid-century design and 19th century furniture, to Art Deco glassware, 18th century watercolours, and vintage African textiles. With an ever-changing stock of unusual antiques and vintage collectables, there's always something new to explore. We've selected a few of our favourite new items...

A pair of early 20th century trunk (top one is English, bottom one is French) in light tan with polished brass locks and studs, wooden strapping, leather corners and handles. From Tin Tin Collectables Luggage.

Art Deco Goldschneider wall mask from Mirror Master. 

A selection of original Lea Stein brooches from Paola & Iaia - The Originals. 

A late 19th century steamer trunk with polished cast metal frame, brass lock with key, wooden strapping and leather knuckles by C.A. Taylor of Chicago & New York. The date is seen on the side casting and reads October 23rd 1893. From Tin Tin Collectables Luggage.

A selection of jewellery from Jean Cocteau. From Angry-Agent. 

A selection of Clarice Cliff ceramics from Beth. 

Modernist rug with geometric red and cream pattern from Mirror Master. 

A Minton breakfast cup and saucer (1875), botanical specimen plates by Spode (c1800) from Janes Antiques.

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The Second Floor in Alfies

Here in Alfies we have four floors of amazing stands filled with unique items. This week's blog focuses on the second floor, where you will find a great mix of unusual collectables ranging from kitsch 50's tea sets from Ian Broughton to beautiful vintage lace from June Victor.

June sells a range of textiles from the 18th Century up until the 1940's, encompassing costume, lace, ribbons and table and bed linen. Her costumes and related accessories are constantly supplied to films and theatre.

Adjacent to June's stand is Nigel Martin, here you can find a wealth of vintage fabric, fixings and trimmings.

Persiflage specialises in similar items; textiles, vintage clothes and accessories. Like June's and Nigel's, this is a real treasure trove of a shop. You can find amazing 1960s dresses alongside drawers full of vintage buttons and trimmings, all reasonably priced.

The Originals have lots of fantastic and unique pieces of jewellery that I could spend hours looking at! Recently I have been admiring their collection from French costume jewellery designer Lea Stein.

Just opposite The Originals you will find East West Antiques. Colin Thompson who runs the stand has a variety of specialisms including Oriental objects and decoratives, illustrated books (including children's books) and collectible toys and related ephemera.

Francesco Bettoni deals in original artwork mainly from the 1970s. His constantly varying stock encompasses many disciplines including sculpture, painting, prints, and photography. All the artworks are signed originals from renowned international artists.

Ian Broughton's shop Manic Attic is crammed full of amazing kitsch finds from 1930's-60's. You can find quirky glasses, lighting record players and household items that will take you back to another
time.

Art and Decorative Design, have a great range of 20th Century decorative objects, with a focus on lighting, furniture and contemporary art. This is an ideal destination for collectors and interior designers alike.

Beverley is a well established antiques dealer who specialises in glass, ceramics, porcelain and English china. There really is something for everyone here, from the pretty tea cups to Clarice Cliff hand painted plates.

Trevor Lewis Vintage Glass & Decorative Objects is a relatively new dealer to the market, but with 15 years experience in the antiques trade under his belt, he has brought a fantastic array of decorative items to Alfies. This ranges from Art Deco vases to kitsch glass objects.

So make a bee line for the Second Floor Gallery and see what treasures you can find!