We hold a small but concise inventory of furniture and works of art designed by internationally significant architects and designers from all periods. The objects we handle are widely represented in museums and art galleries across the world, accordingly we make our objects available for loan and exhibition purposes.

Paul A. Shutler
Company owner Paul A. Shutler

Every object we offer is accompanied by an information sheet. Their purpose is to provide improved quality assurance in a sometimes unfamiliar market.

They outline our attributions and are fully referenced documents laying out the facts at the time of purchase. They are designed to stay with the object for future reference.

Included in the information sheet is:

1. Description of the object.
2. Design attribution.
3. A retail/manufacturer attribution where known.
4. Construction materials.
5. Dimensions.
6. Information relating to the object/designer/maker.
7. List of known examples in museums/public/private collections around the world.
8. A bibliography of sources used.
9. Numerous high resolution images of the object.


Information Sheet sample

(please note some information removed for confidentiality)

 

William Beckford cabinet coffer on stand from Lansdown Tower 

 Discovered and purchased at auction in 2010 by Paul A. Shutler


An oak coffer on stand from a set of four, circa 1831-41

Probably designed by William Beckford and Henry Edmund Goodridge

Provenance: Lansdown Tower, Bath 

 

 Now in the collection of Beckford's Tower and Museum after the assistance of the Artfund and the National Heritage Memorial Fund