The May Fair

MAYFAIR. On shop-filled Bond Street, this art dealer focuses on antique paintings in various styles from the time period...

MAYFAIR. On shop-filled Bond Street, this art dealer focuses on antique paintings in various styles from the time period of 1850 to 1940. British works are prominent, but other nations are also represented. In addition, the shop prides itself on its shipping service. Plus, many international clients browse and purchase goods after perusing the consistently updated website. Proof of authenticity is provided with each purchase. TUBE: Bond Street

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-6pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express

MAYFAIR. Specializing in prints and paintings from the 1800s and 1900s, the Fine Art Society offers a large selection of...

MAYFAIR. Specializing in prints and paintings from the 1800s and 1900s, the Fine Art Society offers a large selection of goods. The establishment, which has been selling art since 1876, now occupies an attractive space on Bond Street. Among its eras, the Victorian period is particularly well represented. The once art-only store has recently begun to offer a high-quality collection of fine antique furnishings and decorative items, including textiles. For upscale antique shoppers. TUBE: Bond Street

Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 11am-4pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card

Kensington Church Street offers a plethora of antique outlets, and one of the best is this shop, which has sold clocks...

Kensington Church Street offers a plethora of antique outlets, and one of the best is this shop, which has sold clocks for many decades now. Timepieces from many periods are on display ­ including Georgian, Regency and Victorian ­ as well as Continental items from the 1800s through today. Popular among collectors, the store also restores timekeepers of all types, from watches to grandfather clocks. TUBE: High Street Kensington or Notting Hill Gate

Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express , Other

MARYLEBONE. The shop hits the nail firmly on the head when it describes itself as a purveyor of the decorative and the...

MARYLEBONE. The shop hits the nail firmly on the head when it describes itself as a purveyor of the decorative and the unexpected from 1780 to 1960. Every bit as satisfying as the product range is the experience: this is everything you might imagine from a visit to an English antique house that's run by a discreet English gent. Spend as much time browsing the goodies as you wish, and there's no pressure to make a purchase.

Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-6pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Other

KENSINGTON. Another fabulous Kensington Church Street shop, Haslam and Whiteway is known for its supply of furnishings....

KENSINGTON. Another fabulous Kensington Church Street shop, Haslam and Whiteway is known for its supply of furnishings. With a huge, in-stock selection, the well-organized, elegant store is a must for furniture enthusiasts. Although the inventory varies, you can often find items of Gothic Revival and Victorian design (among others). Unique discoveries include intricate fireplace surrounds and stained-glass pieces. TUBE: Notting Hill Gate

Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-4pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express

NOTTING HILL. Although markets have sprung up in the area for centuries, they've only taken true organized form since...

NOTTING HILL. Although markets have sprung up in the area for centuries, they've only taken true organized form since the mid-20th century. This is also when antiques dealers started gathering here. Their presence is why many folks come to Portobello, scoping out goods in a broad range of prices and time periods. The antiques market is held on Saturdays, when you'll also find an abundant array of fashion; the surrounding shops and restaurants are open Monday-Saturday, and vendors congregate to sell everything from produce to clothing. The area's dwindling multicultural population adds a bit of diversity to the available merchandise. TUBE: Notting Hill Gate or Ladbroke Grove

Hours: Antiques Market Sat 8am-6pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Other

FULHAM. This shop is known among the antique-hunting crowd as a top place for 18th- and early 19th-century furniture....

FULHAM. This shop is known among the antique-hunting crowd as a top place for 18th- and early 19th-century furniture. Spanning the three-story show room, the furniture selection is complimented by period artwork and other miscellaneous pieces. The store selects items based on originality and quality, and are always willing to assist customers with specific requirements and tastes. TUBE: South Kensington

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express

ISLINGTON. This quiet street becomes a hub of antique-hunting activity on Wednesdays and Saturdays, when specialists and...

ISLINGTON. This quiet street becomes a hub of antique-hunting activity on Wednesdays and Saturdays, when specialists and dealers gather in stalls and arcades. The long strip keeps visitors occupied for hours and turns up treasures no matter what you're looking for. With Georgian Village on one side, The Mall on the other, and several unique arcades in between, the area provides London's largest selection of antiques. While cheaper goods, old books, and clothes can be found near the Georgian Village, the more expensive and upscale Mall side has paintings, Edwardian furniture, Victorian objets d'art, and much more. TUBE: Angel

Hours: Market Wed, Sat 8am-4pm

FULHAM. Thanks to the House, fans of French furniture have no need to jump on the Eurostar to find the real thing: every...

FULHAM. Thanks to the House, fans of French furniture have no need to jump on the Eurostar to find the real thing: every item here originates from France, and littered among the treasures you'll find vases, chaises (long and short), beds and artwork. You may either buy things as you see them or pay extra to have them restored to your specifications.

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card

SOUTHWARK. Hard-core antiques aficionados applaud this weekly outdoor market for its enviable array of goods. Begun in...

SOUTHWARK. Hard-core antiques aficionados applaud this weekly outdoor market for its enviable array of goods. Begun in 1855 and frequented by 500 dealers, it offers furniture, artwork, silver, and anything else collectors could acquire. It's not a bargain environment, but the selection promises good quality and some unusual pieces. It's best to get an early start so you can get a leg up, but the Underground doesn't run when Bermondsey opens, so you may have to rely on the bus. Also known as the Bermondsey Square Market. TUBE: London Bridge Station or Borough

Hours: Fri 4am-1pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card