The Bellmans' Antique Carpet & Textiles Department holds monthly sales in our Sussex saleroom as part of the Interiors Auctions, and they include modern and antique carpets and rugs, needlework samplers and all types of textiles from lace to linen.
Recent highlights include a Persian Kashan Mohtasham carpet, which was sold for £10,500, a quantity of antique lace trimmings dating from the 17th-19th century, including a Flemish flounce (circa 1700) and a Brussels bobbin lace coat of arms of Charles Edward Stuart (late 18th century), recently realised £800.
We offer free valuations take place every Tuesday and Thursday in our Sussex Saleroom. Our London office in South Kensington is currently open for valuations by appointment. Please contact our London office to arrange an appointment.
We also organise 'pop-up' valuation days across the country.
Preliminary estimates can be provided via email, and we are delighted to arrange home visits. Valuations are complimentary and are conveniently available online.
Just get in touch with your contact details, and we can assist you further.
Bellmans has seen a steady rise in interest in antique carpets, textiles, furniture and soft furnishings in recent years. These items are collected for their quality, history and decorative appeal. Our specialists in Sussex and London are happy to advise, whether you are growing a collection or considering selling a single piece.
Vintage textiles appeal to collectors for their quality, craftsmanship and historical interest. Each piece is individual, shaped by its use, age and origin, which is often what makes collecting textiles so rewarding. With such a wide range of material, styles and dates available, there is always something new to discover.
Bellmans is one of the few remaining UK auction houses to specialise in textile auctions and valuations. We regularly handle a broad range of antique and historic textiles, including:
Antique carpets have been collected for centuries and remain popular for their quality, design and decorative appeal.
At Bellmans, we handle antique rugs and carpets, with a particular focus on Persian and other carpets produced across the Islamic world. These were traded widely into Europe from the medieval period onwards.
Carpet weaving is a long-established craft, using wool, cotton or silk. Construction methods, materials and knotting styles can often help identify where a carpet was made and roughly when.
Collectors generally look for good overall design, balance and clarity of pattern, with colour and detail playing an important role.
If you are considering selling a Persian or Islamic carpet, we offer specialist valuations and auctions through our London and Sussex offices.
Bellmans also handles modern rugs and tapestries alongside antique carpets and textiles. We work with well-made, decorative pieces of quality, and are happy to advise on items suitable for auction or valuation.
If you are considering selling a modern rug or tapestry, our teams in London and Sussex can assist.
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