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| 63 West Street: Dorking: Surrey RH4 1BS: Tel. +44 (0)1306 883487: Email. weststant@aol.com | ||
| About
Us John Spooner John Spooner, whose interest in antique weapons lies in the dim & distant past, first started collecting over 40 years ago. After a 30 year career in the City of London he turned his hobby into a business in 1980. He opened West Street Antiques in 1986, dealing in Arms & Armour , and fine furniture. Over the years the Arms & Armour side has developed to the point where West Street Antiques has earned an enviable reputation for the quality of their stock. Philp Spooner I was fortunate to grow up in a house full of antique furniture and old guns, which gave me a impetus to collect and become a dealer. After leaving school I worked at Christies for three and half years, in the furniture and sporting gun departments. I opened a shop in Dorking in1985 after a period of trading at fairs, and joined John my father, and Richard at West Street Antiques in 1990. Between us we have 60 years collecting and 40 years dealing expertise behind us. We our always happy to answer your collecting queries and advise on care and conservation of your collections. We also can do insurance valuations. Richard Ratner A lawyer by training and a stockbroker by profession,being head of research at Seymour Pierce. Richard has made his major interest since he was eight years old into a business .He is a liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers and served on the Common Council of the City of London for 10 years.He also served in the Territorial army for 17 years,as a major in the Queens Own Hussars and holds the Territorial Decoration. John & Philip regret to announce the death of their partner Richard Ratner on October 7th, but wish to reassure their clients that the business of West Street Antiques continues as before. |
