Tag Archives: Vintage

Feeling Cornered? Shelve it in a Cabinet!

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

Wow! What a find, I love it, but what does everyone else think? I think here I have saved a potentially fabulous, mostly Elm corner cabinet from, the 1760’s (ish), from the fire! Why? Well, simply because I like it! … Continue reading →

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June is about to be! Time for tea?

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

I’m pleased to say our next Bibury Fair is this coming Sunday, 3rd June! Why not splash about and pop by the River Coln, find us near the church, opposite end from The Trout Farm and Swan Hotel, but near … Continue reading →

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April 1st and no joke!

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

Hello all! Yes, we return on April 1st, and it’s no joke! Sadly we missed our first event of the year with the weather chaos, and despite me travelling a little that weekend, and not going far, I saw both … Continue reading →

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Sorry Folks! Schedule Change!

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

Hello all! Just a quick note to say that due to weather forecasts and the amount of concern for travelling on the roads, we have decided to change plan and not have our fair this Sunday March 4th. We will … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Antiques, Bibury, Fair, Gloucestershire, Refreshments, Vintage, Wedding Fair | Leave a comment

The Pressure is on now!?

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

Hello All! Wow, what a bright sunny day on Sunday and so clear, could see for miles. Tonight, well, minus 3 here, which not cold for many, but the Camelia is well wrapped as it was doing so well this … Continue reading →

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Coldstream!

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

Coldstream, weather forecast? No! Gordon Bennet? No not him either, maybe a relative though! Robert Bennet was a Cabinet maker, Upholsterer and Undertaker in Coldstream. I found the label underneath a Gypsy Table, and here it is. With the change … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Antiques, Berwickshire, Bibury, Cabinetmaker, Cirencester, Coldstream, Furniture, Gloucestershire, Restoration, Scotland, Tweed, Undertaker, Upholsterer, Vintage | Leave a comment

Getting Ready!?

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

Bibury Village Hall will be the location for us to return to from March 4th, won’t be long now! We will be on show until and including our November event. Call in and see who will be with us, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Antiques, Bibury, Cake, Ceramics, Chairs, Coffee, Furniture, Glass, Gloucestershire, Jewellery, Locks, Mirror, Pictures, Reflection, Rugs, Table, The Swan Hotel, Vintage, Watches | Leave a comment

Curling for Bibury!

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

Wow, with all the Olympic excitement about Curling, and I must admit, I do fancy having a go, it somehow is, I think, slowly exciting, addictive perhaps, and a mixture of lots, the target and actions a cross between archery, … Continue reading →

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Back to School

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

Well, I gather school is back to normal, and as the Bibury Antiques Fair becomes closer, I thought this vintage folding desk was appropriate to be featured on the page. What a handy item, being able to be folded reasonably … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Antiques, Antiques Fair, Arlington Row, Bibury, Bibury Trout Farm, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, Magnetic signs, National Trust, Refreshments, School Desk, The Catherine Wheel, The Swan Hotel, Vintage | Leave a comment

Pleased to be seated!

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Bibury Antiques Fair & Andy Briggs trading as Echo Antiques

Here, and on show at the next Bibury Antiques Fair is an Oxfords Windsor Armchair made by Stephen Hazell and stamped on the rear of the seat as is often the case. This has been thoroughly tidied, waxed and buffed … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Antiques, Barnsley House, Bernard Cotton, Bibury, Furniture, Gloucestershire, Jewellery, Oxford, Restoration, The Regional Chair, The Swan Hotel, Vintage, Windsor Chair | Leave a comment