Meet the owner of the famous ‘Wick Antiques’ One of Britain’s best known top end dealers

This is Charlie Wallrock, owner (along with wife Rusty) of Wick Antiques in Lymington, England. Take a look around part of their antiques showrooms and get to know Charlie, his astonishing in-depth knowledge, passion and pure love of all things antique and beautiful…this is a fascinating chat, because as you’ll see Charlie’s love is stories, the history of an item and the pleasure it can bring in the owning, using (there’re all practicable to use) and taking care of. A true collector, expert and a delight to know…hope you enjoy the video and do let me know which items you love the best!
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[@tresilewis5925]

Fabulous....everything!! Antiques, history...a real wow. So glad you and Charlie have more videos to come. Thanks David!

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Thank you Tresi, yes lots more to come!

[@chocksaway100]

The circular mirrors from the battle of Copenhagen are incredible. All Charlie's pieces show a man dealing antiques at the very top end of the business .

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

You’re so right. Mind blowing pieces

[@janoginski5557]

What lovely quality stock, amazing.

[@skiracer]

Dear David and Charlie and Scruffy the dog, cool video. Thank you for the antiques insight.

[@justcurious4060]

Oh my Mister Haper, i hope you could strike a deal for the mirrors!! What a story to tell ... dont turning a blind eye to that. and a good investment.

[@bobolpatrick3789]

c'est magnifique, digne d'un musée

[@popartfiction9130]

Bravo! Maestro curator.

[@sallyhinkley1177]

Whole new dimension

[@OriginalNethead]

Saw that chinoiserie cabinet and...oh. My. Gawd. Hope it finds a good home. The swabbie was US Navy enlisted. (the only integrated military service from the 1860s until after WWII) Weirds me out too and I'm American. I know what he is, but WHY and how he ended up in the UK is probably a good tale. My favorite piece in the back room has to be that James Peak piece too - it was made by someone who cared.

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

The story of the sailor is coming soon…it’s incredible

[@justcurious4060]

wow what to choose ..idk

[@diller468]

what an absolute treat- thank you for showing us

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

our pleasure

[@pauldaviesantiques1556]

A great approach coupled with extraordinary stock. I aspire to follow in Charlie's footsteps!

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Brilliant, loads of luck and follow your passions

[@chocksaway100]

Rhinefield House in New Forest has a superb carving showing the Spainish Armada reputedly by Grindling Gibbons .

[@50plusintech]

Hi David, I bought an old mahogany box with some flatware from auction in the Borders many years ago and once restored the brass cartouche bore the name Admiral Carre, who himself fought alongside Nelson at the Battle of Copenhagen 1801. As a midshipman he had made his name by capturing two French privateers in 1799. Admiral Carre was appointed Admiral by Queen Victoria and died unmarried and without children around 1850. His castle in the Borders was demolished in the 20th century and his box was found in an old storage cupboard in what would have been a workers cottage on his once-estate. This canteen box is probably only one of a few reminders of his existence and I think he is worthy of further investigation.

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

How wonderful to hear. Charlie I’m sure would love to know more about it - especially if you still have the box. D

[@thedivinemrm5832]

You both hinted at some later explanation of the (I'm guessing) early 20thC carving of the young black US Navy enlisted lad. I thought it was beautifully realised and could imagine one of the more cerebral rappers paying an absolute fortune for it. I'd love to hear more! Nonetheless, thanks to both you and Charlie for this wonderful tour around his treasures.

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Thank you, yes we’ll film a video about the fascinating young lad sometime in June - it’s a very rare thing!

[@0210rokvist]

That was amazing. Like a museum. Thank you. You are a good egg

[@maryabreu6924]

I love seeing a antique and learning about its history !

[@michaeldeeley5181]

Wow, just wow

[@descrase]

This was brilliant

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Thank you Toby

[@Rebecca-le9hn]

I'm going to take a guess and say that the sculpture of the Negro US navy boy is by Selma Burke, an African American sculptor.

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

It’s a good guess, but it isn’t! There’s a full video coming up soon on him…it’s a fascinating story

[@ellenpanella5556]

How fascinating, many thanks to you for the glimpse into the high end antiques market.

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Our pleasure Ellen, a number of videos with Charlie coming up…with some unbelievable items you just never see (outside of museums)

[@wickantiques]

Thank you David for taking the time to journey into our business and explore our antiques, it was a pleasure!

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Loved it, thank you Charlie…lots more vids to come!

[@BubbafromSapperton]

I've seen better! 🤔

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

You've never seen one like it !