...anything is possible. The connoisseur, decorator or the curious are all catered for with a vast range of items of many styles and periods always in stock, gathered from regular European journeys.

If asked, Blake will tell you the early childhood story of his love of antiques, and how he coveted a piece of Meissen porcelain so much that his mother had to continually move it to increasingly difficult places to get to. This was the beginning of Blake’s love of fine pieces of design and craftsmanship; a love affair that has led to regular travels abroad, a keen eye for beauty in all its forms, and a collection of items that has been described as an Aladdin’s cave of wonder.

Blake is a delightful enigma, as is his workshop, which is a trove of organised chaos. Prepare for hours of discovery or steal minutes at a time.