Stately old Dutch wall clocks, a fragile porcelain service or a painted landscape in a baroque frame. They are pieces of history. Made with great care and attention by an artist or craftsman, often commissioned by a wealthy gentleman.

For years it ticked the hours away in a country house, it was waxed weekly or used during festive tea parties. Over time, fathers passed it on to sons as heirlooms and mothers to daughters.

That is exactly what fascinates me about art and antiques: the combination of the zeitgeist, the story of the tradition and of course the aesthetic side of it. It makes each object unique and an asset to any interior