Trading at The Gabba 5 Ways Antiques Emporium

What started as an idle thought of ‘wouldn’t it be great to run my own antique shop’ some five years ago has turned into an exciting reality.  I am about to celebrate 12 months of trading at the The Gabba 5 Ways Antiques Emporium.  Have a look at the website: http://www.gabba5waysantiquesemporium.com/

It is so satisfying to see all the antique and vintage photo frames, jewellery, silver, ceramics, glass ware and vintage prints finally in place. I have selected items that date from the Victorian era to the fabulous fifties.  I buy the items because I feel they have a story to tell and I want to share that unique story.  Each item begs the question of where have they been, how were they used, who made them, who used to own them, what major events in history have they seen and how have they managed to survive one or even two generations and how could someone bear to part with them?   

I always look forward to having to replace items as people, who appreciate the uniqueness, quality and history of the items, buy either for themselves or for others.  As much as I like selling, I enjoy buying more.  Once a collector, always a collector.