Selecting stock for the forthcoming BADA Fair, I was struck by the timelessly romantic nature of many objects which I am fortunate to have through my hands.

Of course, some objects are obviously romantic, such as the pretty early 18th Century love token in the form of a scroll work picture depicting a Castle in a garden still glowing with colour. In the same vein is a truly beautiful Boulle Mirror, undoubtedly made for a lady at the Court of the Sun King, with it's poignant message that the greatest beauty lies behind the image reflected in the glass.