European Fine Arts & Antiques – Antique Dealers Preston
Specialising in quality Victorian furniture, art, ceramics, clocks, glass and silver.
We are an antique shop situated in the heart of Preston City Centre
Within a short walking distance from Preston Train Station and Bus Station. We have a wide range of Victorian & European artists to view as well as high-quality early English furniture, clocks, silver and ceramics. We have been established for over forty years and have a wealth of knowledge within the antique and fine art trade.


George Formbys Motorbike Found!
A two-wheeled treasure once owned and ridden by the comedy legend George Formby was found in the basement of the building when it was purchased in 1999. The bike was featured on TV with a member of the George Formby Society. The 1924 Ner-a-car has been fully restored and remains on display.

As Seen On TV
We have appeared on various television programmes such as Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, House Gift and Antique Expert.
Antique Stockists
We specialise in Victorian genre, furniture, paintings, clocks, silver, glass and ceramics.
We have a cross-section of price range starting from a few pounds rising to several thousand pounds.
Please do not hesitate to give us a call to see if we have what you want in stock.
Antiques Showroom Preston
Our Victorian building is a hidden treasure in Preston. Visit our shop using the 360 degree virtual tour.
Please view our Gallery below
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Fine Art & Paintings
Henry Schafer
Pair Henry Schafer town scenes. The artist painted only town scenes and buildings in the area of France and Belgium. Oil on canvas. 40 x 30 cm. Price £7500
Charles Leslie -SOLD
Charles Leslie. Title Lac Noir Hault Pyrenees. Oil on canvas. 13 x 60.4cm. £1800-SOLD
J T Steadman
J T Steadman. Born Liverpool. Figure, landscape and coastal painter. Exh 1884-1911. Washer women of Florence, oil on canvas, 45 x 35 cm. Price £2200
Mark W Langolis
Mark W Langlois. London painter. Exh 1861-1873. Boy and girl with pet rabbits. Oil on canvas. 34.2 x 28.5 cm. Price £2000
After Henry Alken
Circle of Alken. Pair of hunting scenes. Taking a dry bank and Throwing Off. Oil on board £750
Frederick Henry Henshaw
Frederick Henry Henshaw Exh London 1829-1864. Title The Great Oak. Arden Forest. Oil on canvas.Dimensions 88.1 x 147.4 cm. Price £7000
William Henry Earp
William Henry Earp. A pair of watercolour landscape coastal scenes in the Peak District. 25 x 55cm. Signed WH Earp. £950
Charles Lascelles
Charles Lascelles Exh Birmingham 1925. Title Burnham Beeches. Oil on canvas. Dimensions 38.5×60.2cm. Price £1700
Alexander Young-SOLD
Alexander Young Exh 1883 – 1920. Oil on canvas. Dimensions 38.5 x 60.2cm. Price £2700 -SOLD
William Morris
William Morris. Painter of animals & landscapes. He was a pupil of T. Sidney Cooper. Exh 1851-1863. One of his works is in the Birmingham Art Gallery. Oil on canvas Dimensions 28 x 20.3cm. Price £1500
Follower of Thomas Gainsborough-SOLD
Follower of Thomas Gainsborough. Wooded landscape with church. Oil on canvas. 50.2 x 71.1cm. Price £3700-SOLD
Sporting Prints
Set of four 19th cent sporting prints, painted by S Howitt engraved by R C Scott in beautiful maple frames £325
Caricature Prints
Set of three Vanity Fair caricature jockey prints by Spy Titled ‘Lester’ 1900 ‘The Baby’ 1884 ‘James Woodburn’ 1890 £250
R H Roe
R H Roe (1793-1880). Painter of highland landscapes and animals. Exh at RA. Heron near water with mallards in flight. Price £875
Percy Norman
Percy Norman. Victorian oil on canvas. Rural cottage scene with haygathers. 29.5 x 44.5 cm. Price £495
Antique Glassware
Cranberry Glass
Victorian Cranberry glass vase with white trailing £95, delicate fluted cranberry glass bud vase with white trailing £115, Cranberry glass sugar sifter £110
Cut glass perfume bottles
From left to right: 1920s cut glass perfume bottle with stopper £65. 1920s perfume bottle Birmingham £120. Victorian cut glass perfume bottle £140. Perfume bottle Birmingham £75.
Glass
From left. Victorian green glass jug £75. Pearl glass bonbon dish with spiral trailing £55. 1920’s fan shaped Vaseline glass £115. Victorian scent bottle with silver ferrel £105.
Vaseline Glass
Pair Vaseline glass bud vases £125, Vaseline glass bonbon dish £85, Vaseline glass, small Vaseline glass vase £35, Vaseline glass tub style £65
Ruby Glass
Pair of Ruby dimple glass bud vases £65, Ruby glass salt £20, miniature Ruby glass bud vase £10
Porcelain, Ceramic and Carved Wood Figurines
Quality Blackamoor boy holding plume of feathers
Quality Blackamoor boy holding plume of feathers height from base 4ft £1250
Pair of beautifully carved Blackamoor sculptures
Pair of stunning 19th century ebonised wood pedestal columns with brass marquetry inlay and exquisite ormolu mounts £5000
Pair of beautifully carved Blackamoor sculptures
Pair of beautifully carved Blackamoor sculptures with seven branch candelabra £2750
Large rare Lladro limited edition-SOLD
‘The Judge’ by Salvador Furio and artist J Ruiz. 30 cm height. Discontinued piece £375-SOLD
Cloisonne Charger-SOLD
c1900 Japanese cobalt blue cloisonne charger plate decorated with exotic flowers 12″ £125-SOLD
Cloisonne Charger-SOLD
c1900 Japanese cobalt blue cloisonne charger plate decorated with flowers, bird and crab 12″ £125-SOLD
Moorcroft Clematis pattern bowl-SOLD
Beautiful Moorcroft Clematis pattern bowl and Moorcroft Magnolia pattern vase both with stunning rich cobalt blue background-SOLD
Moorcroft Clematis pattern vase
Beautiful Moorcroft Clematis pattern Vase and Moorcroft Magnolia pattern vase both with stunning rich cobalt blue background-SOLD
large brass telescope
Exceptionally large brass telescope 3ft in length with leather case. Price £250
Majolica graduated jugs
1870 set of three Majolica jugs Say Please. glazed blue and yellow banding with panel depicting child and dog £350
Art Deco Lady Lamp -SOLD
Rare Art Deco double lady lamp with unusual amber marble upper and lower shades. Bronze over spelter figures standing on marble base. 54cm height. – SOLD
Beswick animals
Beswick Doe £55. Beswick Westhighland Terrier £65. Beswick Mouse SOLD. Royal Doulton English Sheepdg £60
Bronze bust -SOLD
Bronze bust of boxer approx weight 75lbs, height 41cm, length 55cm and width 22cm, good patination and standing on marble base, base 28cm x 65cm – SOLD
Moorcroft Snakeshead vase-SOLD
Moorcroft Snakeshead vase. Moorcroft design based on the work of William Morris, part of the William Morris centenary collection. 6″ height SOLD
Mounted Pike
Superb stuffed mounted pike cica early 1900 length 84cm approx 24lbs weight perspex bow fronted case with gilt edging case 127cm x 46cm £750
Antique Furniture
Pair of stunning 19th century ebonised wood pedestal columns
Pair of stunning 19th century ebonised wood pedestal columns with brass marquetry inlay and exquisite ormolu mounts £5000
Pair of stunning 19th century ebonised wood pedestal columns
Pair of stunning 19th century ebonised wood pedestal columns with brass marquetry inlay and exquisite ormolu mounts £5000
Victorian mahogany two seater sofa-SOLD
Victorian mahogany two seater sofa on cabriole legs, carved gallery back with stunning blue stripe upholstery. Price £750-SOLD
Art Nouveau Chairs
Set of three. Inlaid with fruit wood motif and upholstered shield seat. Price £750
Georgian Bureau-SOLD
Georgian mahogany two part bureau with 4 graduated drawers and twin secret book drawers inside, on ogee feet. Price £3700-SOLD
Oak corner cupboard
1780 oak corner cupboard with locking key and interior with three shelves. Price £1150
Victorian corner cabinet-SOLD
Victorian two tier corner display cabinet with rococo sides 6 bevel panel mirrors, intricate lattice work to all three doors, standing on cabriole legs with carved apron and shell centring. £2450-SOLD
Victorian library table
Victorian rosewood library table, double barley twist pillars and stretcher, resting on brass castors £2500
Regency rosewood sarcophagus jewellery box SOLD
Regency rosewood sarcophagus jewellery box, inlaid with mother of pearl and gadrooning to the lid, fitted interior and standing on four bun feet. – SOLD
Rosewood sarcophagus SOLD
Mid 19th cent rosewood sarcophagus,inlaid with mother of pearl exotic birds and flowers, with brass loop handles to sides and standing on four gadroon feet. – SOLD
Sofa table
Late Edwardian flamed mahogany sofa table, comprising two outer and one inner drawer cross banded with string inlay and fan medallions, resting on sabre legs under brass claw castors. Price £2800
Tunbridgeware sewing box
Tunbridgeware walnut sewing box inlaid with two geometric stripes and mother of pearl escutcheon with fitted interior. Price £325
Arts & Crafts hall stand
Arts & Crafts mahogany hat & coat stand with bullseye mirror, lift up glove compartment & half moon drip/stick trays SOLD
Wine cooler
Wine cooler made by Goodall, Lamb and Heighway from the timbers of HMS Foudroyant, Nelson’s flagship at the battle of the Nile. The firm would up business in 1901 and became Lamb of Manchester. Good examples of this period are scarce and this is a beautifully designed piece
Pair of beautifully carved Blackamoor sculptures
Pair of stunning 19th century ebonised wood pedestal columns with brass marquetry inlay and exquisite ormolu mounts £5000
Silverware
Clocks
18ct gold pocket watch
Exception quality 18ct gold pocket watch with single gold Albert chain, Chester 1890. Price £1500
Oak Longcase Clock
Oak Longcase Clock c1810 8 day movement,crossbanded door,painted face with lunar movement. £1500
Oak 30hour longcase clock
Oak 30 hour longcase clock by Robert Wiggan, arch dial with painted face, reeded columns and standing on ogee feet. £2150
Stick Barometer
1900s Rack and Pinion Forton Stick Barometer golden oak case with locking key 50in height £425
Oak Longcase Clock
Oak Longcase Clock 1750, brass face and 30 hour movement. Maker Williams of Preston. £1300
Victorian 8day longcase clock
Victorian mahogany 8 day longcase clock, arch dial and painted face with hunting scene. £2250
Carved Grandfather Clock
Victorian 30 hour longcase clock by Lister & Bromley, Halifax ornately carved case lunar dial, scroll pediment c1860. Price £2250
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