Simply Antiques is a small business founded by Graham and the late Diana Ellis and developed from a forty year passion for rare, beautiful and fine objects of vertu/virtu. The collection began with a journey through the network of Fine Art Antique Fairs and has developed into a dealership specialising in 19th century calling card cases.  Mauchline Ware, Shibayama and a broad range of small boxes, curios and collectables from the18th, 19th and 20th Century categorised by collectors as Objects of Vertu/virtu.

The growing collection of items for sale enables like minded collectors to enjoy these much sought after and diverse pieces of history through a vast network of collectors and fine antique fairs. Simply Antiques is able to provide a service seeking and sourcing specific items and providing valuations.

Our stock is constantly changing and we endeavour to update on a regular basis so please review the site regularly or contact us if you are looking for something special.