​ August 4th Newsletter | Mark Goodger Antiques
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August 4th Newsletter

 
 
Dear friends,
​Thanks to all those that visited us recently and those of you who purchased our pieces at the Game Fair last week.

We had great fun at The Game Fair, with Mark happily being surrounded by his favourite four-legged doggy friends and interesting birds of prey (yes, Mark’s a little twitcher too!)
Birds of prey have always fascinated him. The fascination started when Mark was a young boy, living a carefree life on the farm. Watching the way the Kestrels hover for ages and ages and then dive-bombed their prey. Falcons were always very hard to spot as they were so super fast in the sky, they can reach speeds of up to 185mph – it was so good to see them in their natural habitat.
Our part of the country is flourishing with Kites and Buzzards after being re-introduced over 25-30 years ago, it is interesting to watch crows attack these big birds in the sky – they surprisingly give them a good fight and win all the battles moving them on their way protecting their young and eggs.

The love of birds came from living on a farm as a child. This particular time of year was the best, of course, as a kid, having six weeks of summer holidays, with my brother & sisters and my cousins and friends visiting to play (while Mum & Dad hope we keep out of mischief!). 

Harvest time…here we come! So Dad would be working long hours
(Combining / Ploughing etc) and Mum would be cooking, cleaning, and trying to keep us four kids occupied. 

Did you know?! After the combine harvester would collect the corn and chop the straw at 20-30cm above root level; if you pulled this, it made great missiles to throw at your friends/siblings!! Straw-built Camps were such fun…until an earthy one hits you in the face! Once we’d exhausted oursleves, we’d be off to the orchard to feast on plums and sharp-to-the-bite apples and pears. I think I will leave this story here; it is one of the so many stories I have to tell. Summer is here, and it’s nice the weather has cooled down. It is more bearable than the 40-degree scorcher we had a few weeks ago!
 
For anyone who didn’t get the chance to visit us, or for those of you who are still looking for another charming piece to add to your collection, we have an exciting release for this month’s newsletter… 

Whether it be a special gift, memento, or a treat to yourself, our exquisite Antiques bring a touch of luxury and effortless charm to any setting.

Discover our stock release later in this article…
We love hearing from our customers, old, and new. Send in your pictures to feature in our newsletter or Instagram – we’d love to see how you’ve styled our pieces in your own collection!
At Mark Goodger Antiques, we have the experience, authenticity, and advanced expertise to help you take home your chosen piece. Don’t forget you can now visit our showroom, where you will be free to view our beautiful pieces in person. Contact us via email to arrange an appointment. We look forward to welcoming you very soon.
 
To claim your discount simply enter the code “summer15” at checkout.
Or for an extra 5% discount on all Jewellery Boxes use the code “jewel20” at checkout.

These discounts are only available for online purchases until the 11th of august. So you’ve only got a week to grab yourself a bargain!

F E A T U R E D  S T O C K 
Discover our latest arrivals and featured items here, at Mark Goodger Antiques.
AMBOYNA TEA CHEST
ROSEWOOD JEWELLERY BOX
COROMANDEL WRITING BOX
WALNUT JEWELLERY BOX
ROSEWOOD JEWELLERY BOX
BOAR PITCHER & STIRRUP CUPS
TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY
COROMANDEL JEWELLERY BOX
ANTIQUE JEWELLERY BOX
COTTAGE TEA CADDY
PRESSED TORTOISESHELL CADDY
LALIQUE CAR MASCOT
ART DECO TANTALUS
SILVER VANITY BOX

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LAYAWAY PAYMENT OPTION
Many have now taken advantage of our LAYAWAY payment process; making what would normally be outreach purchases more affordable. For more details, please contact us here at sales@markgoodger.co.uk
 
Upcoming Fairs
 
 
 
 
 

THE BOOK IS OUT…HAVE YOU PURCHASED YOUR COPY?

The word “caddy” comes from the Malay word “Kati”, which refers to a wooden chest that can hold a certain amount of tea. The release of The Story of British Tea Chests and Caddies, which includes a chapter written by Mark Goodger himself! This is a must-buy book for historians, collectors and those interested in antiques and decorative arts. Click on the image below to pre-order your copy!
 
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