About Mark Goodger
For more than three decades, Mark Goodger Antiques has built a reputation as a trusted destination for collectors, enthusiasts and interior connoisseurs seeking refined antique boxes, tea caddies and decorative objects. What began as a modest passion for restoration has grown into an internationally recognised dealership grounded in knowledge, authenticity and a deep respect for historic design.
Our approach is shaped by years of hands on experience and a commitment to preserving the character and integrity of each piece we handle. Mark leads the business with the same enthusiasm that first drew him to antiques as a young apprentice, guiding a team whose expertise has been shaped by working closely with thousands of exceptional objects.
Today, our collection reflects both the evolution of the business and the refined taste of the clients we serve. From rare boxes and historic tea caddies to fine accessories and distinctive decorative pieces, every item is carefully selected for its quality, provenance and use of unusual and exotic materials. Whether you are searching for a meaningful gift, a statement piece for your home or an investment for the future, our collection offers objects of lasting beauty and distinction.
Mark Goodger Antiques, originally founded as Hampton Antiques in 1998 in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom.
What began as a modest market stall on Portobello Road has grown into one of the most respected specialist dealerships in the world. Today we are recognised internationally for our knowledge of antique boxes, tea caddies, accessories and fine decorative objects. Over the years we have built a highly skilled team of restorers and conservators whose expertise is supported by professional accreditation with BADA, LAPADA, CINOA and CADA.
Every piece offered by us is thoroughly assessed, authenticated and supplied with a certificate of authenticity, giving our clients complete confidence when making a purchase.
Mark discovered his passion for antiques in his late teens while undertaking an apprenticeship in cabinet making with an antique restoration firm. A small wooden tea caddy used for a French polishing demonstration sparked his fascination and opened the door to a lifelong interest. This led to work with a specialist dealer in antique boxes where Mark mastered the art of restoration and developed a deep understanding of the trade. When his employer moved into semi retirement in 1998, Mark established Hampton Antiques, the name inspired by Hamtun, the original Anglo Saxon name for Northampton.
From these early beginnings the business has evolved into one of the most distinguished authorities in the field. With more than thirty five years of experience handling and restoring thousands of antique boxes, Mark and his team possess an exceptional depth of knowledge that is widely acknowledged within the industry.
Our collection has expanded over time to include a refined selection of antique boxes such as writing, sewing, vanity and jewellery boxes as well as tea caddies and decorative accessories. We also specialise in silver objects, barware and are proud to offer an important range of original René Lalique glass motor car mascots from the Art Deco period. Each category has been carefully chosen to complement the history and character of the objects that first inspired the business.
Our professional standing is reflected in our membership of leading organisations. After joining LAPADA, we were later accepted into BADA and have exhibited at their celebrated London fairs including events in Berkeley Square and Duke of York Square. Mark served on the CADA committee for nearly ten years and regularly assists with vetting at auction houses and antique fairs across the United Kingdom. His expertise is also called upon to authenticate objects as an expert witness when required.
Mark’s eye for distinctive and rare pieces has led to significant opportunities over the years. He has curated collections for Compton Verney, The East India Tea Company and Harrods and has collaborated with designers on projects for international clients. His work has resulted in important museum acquisitions, including the remarkable Vizagapatam Cottage Box now held by the Indian Heritage Centre in Singapore and a Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Tea Chest now held in Lorient, the French East India Trading Company museum in Brittany.
Mark also contributed a detailed chapter on Tea Caddy Fakes to Anne Stevens in her authoritative publication ‘The Story of British Tea Chests and Caddies‘ which features several pieces supplied by the business. Our collection and expertise continue to be referenced in books, catalogues and articles, and we are regularly featured in Homes and Antiques and the Antiques Trade Gazette.
We exhibit at a number of prestigious antique fairs throughout the year and welcome clients seeking experience, authenticity and trusted knowledge. Our aim is to help you find the perfect piece whether for your home, your collection or as a special gift.
Visit our events page to discover where you can see us next or visit our publications page for a history of our previous catalogues.
