Eric Knowles - Antiques Expert
After-dinner Speaker
Eric is an Antiquarian expert on fine arts and antiques. He has written books on subjects such as Victoriana, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Royal Memorabilia. Eric is an excellent after-dinner speaker and raconteur who, in his after-dinner talk, provides a witty and entertaining overview of all things antique!
Stage Show
He can offer a unique two-hour stage show called What It's Worth? Guests can bring heirlooms and treasures for on-stage discussion. They can see their objects brought to the screen, courtesy of a web-type camera allowing a more detailed view and appreciation in the valuation session. The show consists of a meet and greet session and welcome, followed by an anecdotal talk from Eric, supported by excellent images. The second part of the evening is devoted to the audience's 'treasures', 25 of which have been selected by Eric during the initial meeting and greet session and welcome party.
- A Gentle Introduction to Art Nouveau
- Minton Pottery and Porcelain
- Emile Galle and the Nancy School of Art Nouveau
- Collecting the 20th Century From Klimt to Keeler and Beyond
- The Perfume Bottle. Cleopatra to Jean Paul Gaultier
- Art Nouveau & Art Deco Sculpture
- Victorian Decorative Arts Style 1837 – 1901
- Clarice Cliff and Art Deco Ceramics
- A Gentle Introduction to Early British Porcelain
- Victorian & Edwardian Art Pottery
- A Gentle Introduction to Early British Pottery
- William Moorcroft and his legacy
- Gustav Klimt and Vienna 1900
- Rene Lalique – Master Jeweller, Master Glassmaker
- Alphonse Mucha The pursuit of dreams
- Charles Rennie Mackintosh and The Glasgow Four
- Made in Yorkshire, Chippendale to lesser mortals
- Louis Comfort Tiffany – Magician with Glass
- Made in Lancashire. Gillows to Lowry
- The Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain
- The China Trade – Oriental Export Porcelains and Works of Art
- Glass. A History
- Rule Britannia – An Introduction to Royal Memorabilia
- A Gentle Introduction to Art Deco
- Made in Worcester. A Gentle Introduction to the Worcester Porcelain manufactures