THEO BURRELL

Fine antiques specialist at Lyon & Turnbull, Edinburgh

BUY

Pick up a Victorian or Edwardian armchair for £ 200–£ 300. Make sure the frame is sturdy, there’s no active woodworm, and look for the maker’s stamp on the back legs – it can add real value.

SELL

Arts and Crafts furniture by wellknown designers is performing strongly. We’ve had good results for Shapland and Petter pieces, selling for £ 5,000–£ 8,000.