Clinton Howell Antiques

Clinton Howell Antiques

English antique furniture is more than a sum of its parts. Every piece that I have bought and sold over the last thirty-five years has in some small way contributed to what I have bought that is being shown on this website. And yet, what I knew then and what I know now is not at all the same. English antique furniture has been for me a learning curve that is not readily apparent. Part of the truth about that learning curve is in my appreciation for what I deal in which never ceases to grow, particularly when I come upon something that is, as far as I know, unique. It is, in more than a word, a sublimely delightful business to be in, finding and handling items that were beautifully made and, remarkably well looked after for two hundred years and more. Please take a minute to browse this site and see if you, too, can find the enthusiasm that I have for this genre.

Clinton's Blog

I think I posted this some time ago, but as it is nearly the season, I am posting it again in great anticipation of the first ripe tomato.

Those who like to say to-mah-toe

Enjoy the tone, the deep vibrato.

Those who say it is to-may-toe,

Know their god, know who to pray to.

To them, to-mah is pseudo-classy,

To-may, to me, is just too brassy.

There is proof, alas, that one is right.

It comes sublimely, after one sweet bite,

The syllable that escapes the lips,

As it slips and slides and slides and slips,

It is contentment, what ...Read More