Pat's Guide to Hunting out Antiques in Glasgow's West End- The Studio
Update, November 2007.The Studio can now also be found at 719 South Street, G14. Antiques Warehouse - where Liz has plenty of space to display her fabulous antique furniture, metalware, mirrors and ceramics.
For anyone seeking out 'The Glasgow Style' - Liz McKelvie's Studio in De Courcey's Arcade, Cresswell Lane (off Great George Street), is an absolute find. The little shop is brimming over with ceramics, artefacts, books, paintings, banners and pieces of furniture from the period. An added bonus is that Liz is a true expert, a real mine of information who can answer all your questions and simultaneously entertain you with many fascinating anecdotes.
There is a wonderful selection of furniture, including arts and crafts furniture and there is always fabulous metalware with candlesticks, writing /desk ephemer and mirrors. You will find fire place furniture in abundance amd the shop has built a fine reputation for its fine array of scarce and unusual lighting.
Although the shop is tiny the quality is unsurpassed and remember all stock is not on show and if you are seeking something in particular Liz can also source all sorts of pieces for you. The Studio has many happy customers world wide and this is a small shop with a big reputation! A popular postal service is available and quotes can be given in advance.
Liz is rightfully proud of the service she provides:
Customers not only get a good deal but have the chance to avoid mistaken choices with a home trial service, and delivey can be arranged. She can even provide an up to date list of local "tried and tested tradesmen" who can be relied upon to work to a high standard. Little surprise she has a very faithful clientele, who return time after time.
Sheis more than happy to offer you the benefit of her expertise so pop into The Studio if you have a question on any aspect of antiques or if you are hunting for some Glasgow Style treasures.
Liz can be contacted at: Lizthestudio@aol.com
Address
De Courcey's Arcade
Cresswell Lane
(off Great George Street)
Telephone: 0141 334 8211
Open Tuesday - Saturday 10.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m., Sunday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
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sally | Mon Sep 06 2004