Off on a Buying Trip

We’re off on our autumn buying trip, searching for beautiful antiques and new pieces to inspire our winter and Christmas look at The Old Courthouse, Greyabbey.

A few snapshots from the road as we start the hunt for treasures — always a mix of the unexpected and the timeless.

Please note, the shop will be closed this Wednesday and Thursday while we’re away, and we’ll reopen as usual on Friday.

Follow along here for glimpses of what we find and a first look at what’s coming soon.

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A statement piece from France, c.1830
This Charles X guéridon features a circular grey marble top and a sculptural base with bold dolphin/fish carving and paw feet — a masterclass in neoclassical design.

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Victorian Cast Iron Urns

A striking pair of late 19th-century Victorian garden urns, beautifully weathered with traces of old green paint and rich surface patina. Standing 59cm tall on square plinth bases (27cm), with a 38cm diameter opening and elegant scrolling handles (50cm across), these classical campana-shaped urns bring timeless presence indoors or out.

Perfect flanking an entrance, dressing a terrace, or simply as sculptural decorative pieces in their own right. Original pairs of this scale are increasingly rare to find.

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From Bond Street to Greyabbey — a Georgian textile treasure
This original gouache design, painted around 1790–1820, once served as inspiration for fine Georgian fabrics. Bold neoclassical florals, intricate scrolling foliage, and vibrant colour — all preserved in remarkable condition for over 200 years.

Did you know? Designs like this were working ‘cartoons’ for silk weavers and printers, guiding them in creating luxurious chintzes, silks, and furnishing fabrics.

Available now at The Old Courthouse Greyabbey / The Collectable Quilt Company
Worldwide shipping available

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WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?
These fabulous stone hounds never made it to the shop floor — they were snapped up and are now proudly guarding their stunning new home in Ohio.
A huge thank you to Karen and Ken @kgbrott we think you’ll agree, they look absolutely perfect!

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A beautiful Victorian rosewood writing table.
Crafted c.1860/70,this elegant piece features finely turned legs, original ceramic castors, and a deep green tooled leather top framed in richly figured rosewood.

The carved double stretcher, drop finials, and quality of construction make this an exceptional example of mid-Victorian design — refined yet practical.

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