About Blue Cherry Antiques
Blue Cherry Antiques is run by us — Chris & Amanda Elwell — a husband and wife team based in the heart of Lincolnshire. With over 25 years of professional antique dealing behind us, we've built our business on a simple but uncompromising principle: only the best pieces deserve a place in our collection.
Our Story
Our passion for antiques didn't begin in a boardroom — it began at markets, auction houses, and dusty estate sales, where we quickly discovered that the thrill of finding something truly special never gets old. What started as a deep personal love for beautiful, historic objects grew into a full-time vocation, and over two decades later, we're still as excited by a great find as we were on day one.
We've spent years travelling the length and breadth of the UK, building relationships with auctioneers, collectors, and fellow dealers, and developing an eye for quality that only comes with time and experience. Every piece we sell has passed through our hands and met our exacting standards.
How We Curate Our Collection
Curation is at the heart of everything we do. We don't simply buy and sell — we seek out pieces with genuine character, provenance, and quality. When we're considering an item, we ask ourselves: does this have that certain je ne sais quoi that sets it apart? Is it something we'd be proud to display in our own home?
Our selection process involves:
- Hands-on inspection — every item is personally examined by us for condition, quality, and authenticity before we consider adding it to our collection.
- Research and provenance — we investigate the history of pieces wherever possible, drawing on our extensive knowledge of marks, makers, and periods.
- Authenticity verification — with over 25 years of specialist knowledge, we're experienced in identifying genuine antiques and spotting later reproductions. We only sell pieces we are confident in.
- Honest descriptions — we describe every item accurately, including any wear or imperfections, so you know exactly what you're buying.
Our Expertise
Over the years we've developed particular expertise in ceramics, fine jewellery, and British porcelain — though our collection spans a wide range of periods and categories. We've put together a series of free identification and buyer's guides to share our knowledge with collectors and enthusiasts:
Japanese & Chinese Ceramics
- Japanese Banko Ware — Identification & Marks
- Japanese Satsuma Ware — Marks & Information
- Japanese Kutani Ware — Identification & Marks
- Japanese Imari Ware — Marks & Information
- Japanese Sumida Ware
- Japanese Antimony Ware
- Chinese Canton Celadon & Famille Rose Porcelain — Marks & Information
British Porcelain
Jewellery Buyer's Guides
- Diamonds — Information & Buyer's Guide
- Sapphire — Information & Buyer's Guide
- Ruby — Information & Buyer's Guide
- Emerald — Information & Buyer's Guide
Trusted by Collectors
We're proud to have built a loyal community of collectors and buyers over the years. Our Ebay shop has earned over 10,000 five-star reviews — a testament to the quality of our pieces and the care we put into every sale, from accurate descriptions to careful packaging and prompt dispatch.
Thank you for visiting Blue Cherry Antiques. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just beginning your journey into the world of antiques, we hope you find something here that speaks to you.
— Chris & Amanda Elwell