Vintiquers

07/09/2025

Well would you look at all of the crap which has been taken from this box - hiding the beauty underneath? After a load of work, it is now back in its prime years. Ready for a new owner. Available now, until it isn’t.

06/04/2025

A few coats later and this is a luscious item! Can confirm that this can fit two people in…. If one needed such a vessel!

31/03/2025

Unlocking potential. Want to see more before and after posts? Let me know and I can try to remember for the next time!

29/03/2025

Popped by the Cheshire Salvage Show and bagged some bits. Saw a bank of drawers I wanted which had a sold sign on. Boxes as standard stock to be refurbished and a mirror to keep!

16/11/2024

BOOOOM! Been out gathering more stock. None of these are quite ready for sale yet and are in need of refurbishment but they're now on the Vintiquers conveyor belt and will be available soon. Much like The Raggy Dolls (anyone remember them!?) - anyway, some little gems here and more added to the shop today. Message if you see anything 😀

10/11/2024

More stock on the way. I've been busy scouring for appropriate pieces for the shop and am pleased with these items. Some treasures here. They all need a little attention before being ready for one of you lovely lot, but it's all in hand! Added a load more to the shop today. Message if you see anything 😀

09/11/2024

Scroll!! The Rolls-Royce of boxes... This came out of the Crewe factory. The factory itself was bombed by the nazi's as Rolls-Royce were a strategic target (they produced engines for planes such as the Lancaster Bomber). Many were killed in the bombings. However, this survived. I've been lucky enough to have sold these before (I'm not too far from Crewe) and feel privileged to be able to offer another one up for sale. Soon to be added to the shop. Link on our profile.
Make this piece yours until you decide to sell or gift this to another custodian. Its story can continue.

09/11/2024

How sweet is this!? Apparently home made, this music box features a high quality Swiss mechanism inside. Now working well and looking great. Now ready to start the next chapter of it's time. There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. Can you relate? 😅

08/11/2024

Back with a boom are our official best-seller! These small vintage metal letters are affordable and usable. From crafting cards to labelling shelves in pantries and even getting the names of your enemies (we don't judge!) you can grab what you need from the shop link on our profile. Limited amounts available.

03/11/2024

https://vintiquers.etsy.com

Dare it be said?

The shop has been fired up again! Soft announcement here before we explode. More items to be added imminently. Go treat yourself to some eye candy. Feel free to favourite items you like.

Shop Vintage/antique boxes and other unique items! by Vintiquers located in Macclesfield, United Kingdom. Top shop for gifts. Buyers bought gifts from this shop and gave them 5-star reviews!

02/11/2024

Can you find me amongst the treasures? (Pro tip: I can usually be found through my bright socks!)

28/10/2024

Throwback image with a reminder intro.

So my name is Dan and I'm based in Cheshire in the UK. I've had an interest in antiques for many years and before that cut my teeth at markets with my parents - bargain hunting through necessity rather than fun. I possess the skill to see something with great potential and help to realise that potential.

For over a decade I was the driving force behind Vintiquers: a small business selling antique and vintage items to wonderful folk globally. Ethically-based in recycling (sometimes upcycling), usually I would find pieces which were on the brink of destruction and look to restore them somewhat to a usable and often beautiful condition, even in their imperfect state. This started as a hobby whilst I was at university and developed into more. It will now be back to the hobby version going forwards.

I'm often asked how I learnt the skills.. Through experiencing many failures and learning from them.

Do I collect anything? Yes, I have a modest vintage Star Wars collection.

I look forward to being a little more active on here and posting regularly, chatting with you good people and sharing my finds - also my restorations too!

Any questions/comments - pop them below. Reach out, don't be shy.


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