L.S. Lowry's ‘Britain at Play’: meaning, history and significance
L.S. Lowry’s Britain at Play, painted in 1943, captures a busy Manchester scene inspired by places, memories and observations from across the city.
L.S. Lowry’s Britain at Play, painted in 1943, captures a busy Manchester scene inspired by places, memories and observations from across the city.
At PM Antiques & Collectables, we pride ourselves on our extensive range of antiques, art and collectables. We scour the antiques trade to find highly sought after and unique items that you won’t find anywhere else. Here are five specially...
At PM Antiques & Collectables, we pride ourselves on our extensive collection of antiques, art and collectables. We scour the antiques trade to source the most collectable contemporary paintings and prints. We have five specially selected limited edition prints from...
While vintage toys and models are prized for their miniature accuracy, they are of course so much more than that. From Corgi diecasts and Star Wars merchandise, to Britains figures and walking Robots, these antiques and collectibles are the friends...
Little captures the zeitgeist of an era better than its advertising. It might be the product – Sunshine Soap or Palethorpes Sausages. It might be the medium – the petrol pump globe or the soda fountain. It might be the typography...
Mention the name Ercol in the UK and chances are most people will have heard of it. Mention the name Ercol to lovers of Mid-Century and Vintage design and there is zero chance that they have not. For over 70...
PM Antiques & Collectables are a Surrey-based retailer specialising in a wide array of collector’s items including toys, memorabilia, art, ceramics and decorative interiors. From individual items to comprehensive collections, we buy and sell all things collectable. We’re always looking...
At PM Antiques & Collectables we scour the antiques trade to find highly sought after and unique items that you won’t find anywhere else. Here are our top 10 latest items as selected by founder Phil Mires. 1. Laurence...
Contemporary art refers to the art of today and the relatively recent past. For too many years people believed that contemporary art should be something that remained in a museum and shouldn’t be understood. Thankfully that world has now changed, and...
If you saw a sign that said “Antiques for sale”, we can bet that your first thought wasn’t “That’s a good investment” – are we wrong? This is often a misconception. Antiques can be great investments for many reasons, of...