Dealers' Diary

Andrew Mottram launched Malby Maps in 2012. In addition to dealing in antique maps, it creates ‘Geographical Memories’ by recycling and upcycling vintage maps, creating bespoke map artwork, lampshades, greetings cards, paperweights, doorstops, silk aviator cushions and other commissioned items. The firm recently exhibited at The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair in Battersea Park.

Frieze Masters coincides with its sister fair, Frieze London, in Regent’s Park on October 9-13.

The international design fair PAD London is returning to Berkeley Square from October 8-13.

New names exhibit alongside established regulars at autumn edition of The Decorative Fair in south London

The Long Gallery at Messums West – established as Messums Wiltshire in 2016 by Johnny Messum – originally functioned as an equine stable.

Joshua Lumley is a rug dealer based in Kent selling textiles from Ushak carpets to 16th century Flemish tapestries. He will be at the Battersea Decorative Fair from October 1-6.

SJ Phillips will shortly unveil one of the best antique ring collections to appear on the market in years.

Founders Antiques is an online business which specialises in English period furniture, art and 20th century design. Proprietor Steve Foulkes was contacted by the family of the potter, Isabella Pope, who died in the 1990s.

Prestigious Italian fair includes UK firms among the strong international contingent attending this year

Michael Hezaveh of Oriental Rug Shop has an extensive showroom and warehouse in Sheffield, with over 8000 items in stock. The dealer will be at Northern Antiques Fair held in Tennants’ Garden Rooms in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, from September 26-29.

Oliver Bayliss is the proprietor of Bayliss Rare Books and tells ATG about paying attention to detail and a rare militaria find.

Gladwell & Patterson is a fine art gallery with an extraordinary 275-year history.

Venerable fair that has been running since 1951 is still a very popular choice and boasts a devoted following

Guy Peppiatt is holding an exhibition of works by the ‘master of reality’ William Henry Hunt (1790-1864).

Bayliss Rare Books is offering a fine leaf from the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western book printed with moveable type. The leaf in question is the end of Chapter 45 through to the beginning of Chapter 48 of Isaiah (45:6-48:6).

DC Silver is a Washington, DC based e-commerce business specialising in antiques. ATG spoke to its proprietor, Nate Ivey

Modern British trailblazer’s works inspired by a Swiss glacier form centrepiece of event exhibition

As longstanding dealers retire and iconic outlets become historic memories, it is cheering to note exciting new developments and the enthusiasm of young entrepreneurs.

Modern British Art Gallery has just launched an online exhibition that explores the legacy of Willem and Pauline Barbieri.

John Andrews is the owner of Scottow Antiques and a partner in Classic Antique Fairs. Its next event runs from September 20-22 at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.