Discreet counsel for collectors. Acquisitions grounded in connoisseurship.
We locate the unfindable—private estates, workshops, auctions.
English oak, Belgian linen, forged brass. We verify every grain.
Hand-cut dovetails, wedged tenons — markers of pre-industrial craft.
English oak grain density, quarter-sawn for stability.
Vegetable-dyed Belgian linen, velvet pile density.
Sand-cast brass, authentic patina — not forced.
Restoration workshop — beneath the workbench, Georgian chairs.
Auction preview — secretaire, original dovetails.
Belgian linen mill — 400g/m², natural slubs.
Flax grown in the Leie valley, woven on vintage looms. 380–420 g/m², the drape holds its shape without stiffness. Used in curtains, upholstery, wall panels.
Quarter-sawn reveals medullary rays (“silver grain”). Density resists rot—used in medieval frames. We source from reclaimed barns and sustainable woodlands.
Silk‑mix velvet, woven in Como. Pile height 2mm, dyed with natural indigo. Acoustic properties deaden echo — perfect for libraries.
Sand‑cast brass from original Georgian moulds. Patina develops over decades; we never artificially age. Handles, escutcheons, knockers.
JJ began in the back halls of London’s antique trade, later advising estates and private collectors. Connections to restorers, auction houses, and workshops across Europe form the core.
We do not decorate; we curate permanence.
“English antique design is not about period, but about integrity. A 1740 chest and a 2026 chair can live together if both are honestly made.”
studio@jjheritage.com | London / Europe