Tag Archives: National Trust

Watch out, we’re back soon!

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

Here’s a watch one of the dealers may well have for sale when the glass has been refitted and just checked for reasonable timekeeping. Many will know already, but for those that don’t, there’s a complicated history! Briefly, Wittnauer was … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arlington Row, Bibury Village Hall, Furniture, Jewellery, National Trust, Refreshments, Restoration, Vintage Watches | Leave a comment

About Time!

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

Hello all! Some people have told me that “Its about time” Bibury Antiques Fair started, and we are back on April 7th, not long now! Here’s a watch which may be there, a slightly different Swiss 17 Jewel watch, looks … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Anne Robinson, Antique Furniture, Arlington Row, Cotswold Distillery, Glasses, Jewellery, National Trust, Refreshments, Restoration, The Classic Car Hub, The Swan Hotel, The Village Pub, Watches | Leave a comment

Elm Corner Cabinet

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

On display soon will be this Elm and Oak Corner Cabinet. The item undergoing a little restoration, basically tidying up, and replacing the modern plywood bottom, with old timber from an Elm Coffer, of about the same period. Here are … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Tea or Morning Coffee?

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

Hello again. This year has started slowly on here, as we don’t have a fair in Bibury until 7th April. However there’s a small table just come in for sale, straight from the client, and I wanted to show you. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Antique Modern Mix, Banbury, Bibury, British Classic Car Hire, Coffee, Furniture Restoration, Jewellery, Longcase Clock, National Trust, Sutherland Table | Leave a comment

Merry Christmas Folks!

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

Hello everyone! Just a quick note to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Whilst I’m sure there won’t be any sledging around here, I’m sure some people of a certain age will remember “The Snowman” and the song “Walking in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Antiques Fair, Bibury, Furniture Restoration, Jewellery, National Trust, Sunshine Cat Rescue | Leave a comment

Picture This!

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

Hello again! Well, on a day where a picture almost self destructs at a major auction house, here is one I am researching, and finding a frame for before I can offer it for sale, most likely at slightly less … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arlington Row, Barnsley House, Books, British Classic Car Hire, Cirencester, Cupcake-Cupcake, Furiture, Glass, Glocestershire, Jewellery, National Trust, Pictures, Restoration, The Swam Hotel, Tools | Leave a comment

Almost time!

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

Hello again! We’re back this Sunday, October 7th, opening at 10am, closing at 4pm. Refreshments served from around 1130. Stalls selling lots of goodies! Here is a clock which was for sale last month, will it still be for sale? … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arlington Row, beekeeping, Bibury Village Hall, British Classic Car Hire, Cupcake-Cupcake, Jewellery, Mirror, National Trust, Restoration, Vintage Cars, Woodworking Tools | Leave a comment

Just Play Your Cards Right!

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

Here I have a splendid card table, Georgian, around 1740. Great colour and I have just waxed these fabulous legs! Shown here closed, and the castors visible. This will be on show at Bibury Antiques Fair on May 6th. Play … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Antique Restoration, Arlington Row, British Classic Car Hire, Gin, Jewellery, Marles Dekkers, National Trust, Pictures, Refreshments, Tools, Vintage Cars, Woodworking Tools, Yellow Car | Leave a comment

Here’s to St George!

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

Happy St George’s Day! Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Andy, Arlington Row, Bibury, Furniture, Hotel, National Trust, Pictures, Restoration, St. George, The Catherine Wheel, The Swan Hotel, Tools, Wine | Leave a comment

Just Ask!

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

Hello, and with just a week to go until Bibury Antiques Fair returns we are are busy and hoping the weather will be kinder to us than it was in March. Amongst the dealers stock exhibited, one may well find … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Antiques, Antiques Fair, Arlington Row, Barnsley House, Bibury, Furniture, Giles Coates, Glass, Jewellery, National Trust, Refreshments, Restoration, Rugs, The Catherine Wheel, The Swan Hotel, Trout Farm | Leave a comment