Well they’ve done it …. the BBC Antiques road trip crew arrived at 10 .30 this morning, three of them , two girl researchers and Bob the cameraman/ director, with Margie Cooper who had been dropped off by Mark Stacey on his way to Ingatestone Hall. It was fascinating watching the amount of work the team put in to getting exactly the right shot…. sometimes four or five takes of the same shot till Bob was satisfied with the picture and sound! I’m afraid my pictures are a lot less professional!
Well no excuses you know how I feel about classic cars!
Margie came in said hello and looked around , and then told me she was looking for Militaria, and automobilia…. difficult ……….I rarely sell either, but luckily had a pair of ARP 2nd world war cycle lamps and Peter found her an old Shell petrol can in his Garage! She bought both , and then looked round for other things
, finally settling on an Edwardian brass counter bell, and a pony hoof table Snuff box.
They will be going into the collectors sale at ReemanDansie Auction in Colchester in a couple of weeks,when the two dealers Margie and Mark will be competing to see who can make the most profit ,or lose the least in the auction.Any profits will go to Children in Need, so it’s a good cause, which is why I did the best deal possible. Not easy as I sell on commission and have to get permission from my customers before I can reduce their prices.
That is something the general public don’t realise.. we as a trade DON’T have huge profits to play with, and this type of programme often gives a false impression of our profit margins! Hope the publicity in December when the programme comes out makes it all worth while!!!!!
Anyway……Good Luck Margie, hope you do well at Reemans !!!!!!!
This is the shop with something for everyone,a worthwhile trade call with an wide and varied stock. Small items of furniture, glass, china, costume jewllery, you name it its there. Rare to find these days as so many antique shops have closed. Beautiful setting in a very pretty village and you can enjoy a nice cup of tea and treat yourself to a cup cake in Judys delightful garden. Would recommend Jericho cottage to all.
Thanks Ann , see you again when your back in Essex. I’ll let you know when the programme is going to be on TV !!
Hi Shelagh, Thanks, glad to have been of help. Don’t forget to let me have some cards for your B&B, as it will save me having to keep writing your phone number down!! Best regards Judi
You deserve the recognition Judi all your quiet hardwork in the village All the years I have known you, you have always been so helpful (even when closed !) Not many villages in this part of England are lucky enough to have the oppportunity to browse in a very interesting antique shop/home and the chance of selling on antiques so someone else can enjoy them after many years enjoyment of them
Kind Regards
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Had a trip out this morning (23/08/11)to visit the Antique Shop and tea room, work capacity related unfortunately, and met judi who is the owner .I must say all the times i’ve passed through the village i did’nt realise the shop existed,what a pleasant surprise i had it was like an aladdins cave of surprises you could spend hours in there just looking at all the things on sale from yesteryear and before.
Thanks again for the coffee.
Regards Paul
Thanks Paul glad you liked the shop, and thanks for sorting out my washing machine! I’ll certainly use you again if it goes wrong! Regards Judi
Hi now I know why I love the pictures in the BBC Home &Antiques and Country Homes and Interiors mags…you have styled them all..Bye, Tamara from Australia.