Anthemion Company Profile
Anthemion
Anthemion is based in Teddington, Greater London and is a specialist in the provision of architectural and ornamental antiques. The company was established to continue the work of the UK’s oldest architectural antiques dealer, Crowther of Syon Lodge, after its closure in 2002. Much of the dedicated team at Anthemion had close connections with Crowther and continues to provide services to Crowther’s clients and those who have a keen interest in architectural antiques.
Anthemion offers a stunning array of pieces from grand classical temples through to fountains, urns, statues, chimney pieces, seating, finials and fine English panelling. Many of the original architectural pieces have been sourced from noble houses of Europe and some are of more modest locations. Anthemion also offers assistance with the requirement for salvage items including bricks, flagstones, cobbles, ceramic and marble flooring and other reclaimed materials. These items can be used for matching original pieces for restoration projects.
Replicas
For situations where a suitable antique piece cannot be sourced, the dedicated team of skilled craftsmen at Anthemion can create authentic replicas of classical originals in stone, marble, bronze, terracotta and lead. Every piece is carefully crafted to order, utilising long-held practices from past centuries. The team is happy to take on bespoke commissions, creating stunning pieces from drawings or photographs to suit individual specification.
Restoration and Maintenance
Anthemion’s highly skilled restoration craftsmen have many years of experience in dealing with the restoration of stone, marble, lead, bronze, wrought iron and terracotta and can provide advice and guidance on the maintenance and conservation of such materials. The craftsmen can also be utilised to aid installation or dismantling of more intricate and complex pieces such as temples, chimneys or items of significant importance.
Buying, Selling and Valuations
Anthemion carries a small quantity of stock items and has access to a broad network of trade contacts and private sellers through which architectural pieces can be sourced. The company can also offer advice on items for sale through auction and provides details of the item’s condition and suggested value. Anthemion can assist clients in finding potential buyers for architectural and ornamental pieces from the client database or alternatively through trade links. For insurance or probate valuations, the team can assess anything from a single item, through to complete collections and works with private owners and loss adjusters, to provide assistance with insurance claim settlements.
Panelled Rooms
Anthemion works in conjunction with a team of highly skilled craftsmen including cabinet makers, carvers and polishers who specialise in the manufacture of period style panelling. The craftsmen use age-old techniques and where possible, antique materials to fabricate an authentic room which is customised to specific requirements. The panelling can be designed to incorporate modern day technologies including audio, visual and computer equipment. Typical examples of panelling projects include the recreation of 16th century oak linenfold panelling to larger panelled designs of the 18th century. With such in-depth knowledge of period detailing, methods of construction, materials and finishing, the team can produce authentic replicas of the period originals. Anthemion has satisfied the requirements of private clients and interior designers throughout the world for traditionally designed panelled rooms.
Anthemion is committed to providing a superior level of service to all clients seeking assistance with sourcing, restoring, selling, valuing, making and maintaining architectural antiques and replicas. The dedicated and experienced team has in-depth knowledge of the specialist architectural antiques market and is committed to providing an unrivalled level of service for any requirement, regardless of the size and complexity. Anthemion welcomes enquiries from clients throughout the world.