About The Private Collection

Our Service Pledge To You:
I guarantee the authenticity of all my items and endeavour to respond to all orders within 24 hours.

About Us

My shop is exclusive to Ruby Lane - you won't find these things anywhere else on the Net

I have been an Antiques Dealer for over thirty years and a collector for many more. Now I need space, and some of my treasures have to find new homes. Here you will find examples of my enthusiasms - silver and metalware, art glass, jewellery - real and costume, studio pottery, vanity items, books and all the other strange and unusual things which have taken my fancy over the years. Many of these have still to be added, and I am now actively finding more beautiful and quirky things for your pleasure.

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Things men have made with wakened hands, and put soft life into, are awake through years with transferred touch, and go on glowing for long years. And for this reason some old things are lovely, warm still with the life of forgotten men who made them.

D.H. Lawrence

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Some comments from satisfied customers:

I received the pin today. I want you to know I just love it. I also want you thank you for the wrapping and packaging you did. It was very nice of you and appreciated. Sheri-lyn, MI

The little book on Scottish law arrived yesterday evening. Its wonderful. Thanks so much for the prompt and friendly service. Jane, Australia.

You made this experience very enjoyable and the enthusiasm you have for your items is contagious! I am thrilled to add this piece to my collection. Lana, IL

Dear Pam, Picked up the parcel today. I love the spoon and pusher. It is so much more delicate than I had visualised. A+ for packaging!! It took me ages to get into it. Jill, UK.

Hello Pam, Item arrived today. Intact. The extreme care you used in packing this item was quite evident. It is more attractive than I expected. Thank you. Ed. MA.

Hello Pam, The lighthouse arrived safely today. You sure do a fine job of packing.. ... It was a pleasure doing business with you, and the professional manner in which you handled the transaction. Best regards, Bob, NJ