The Pantiles Arcade

I am feeling really excited that the local freeholder has Finally done something special with this space. As a silver dealer myself, it was a really positive tour with the manager, some great silver, art deco and Tunbridgeware.

It was a brave investment and a great fit-out. I will raise this at the new leader of TW’s Council Ben’s business session next week. Way to go Tunbridge Wells!

I’d heard about the place, but live in London and so put it off. Decided to head down and very pleased I did as it was is one of the best antiques shop I’d been to in years with very knowledgeable staff and I’ll certainly be going back

I am so proud of everyone concerned. This has been a huge undertaking and we are just half way. My sincere thanks to all concerned. John Bee and his team and my own in equal measure. The vision is becoming a reality.

Jane Hayes. You invalidated our insurance by not taking one image of the damage you found. You did not adhere to our return policy and were vindictive in trying to charge us ten times the cost of the outbound delivery and insisting this was paid prior to return. This fails the common sense test. The copy email you posted invalidates your own argument.

I also note that you have never given anyone a positive review. I wish you well

Christmas and birthday present ideas made simple!

Great team with wonderful insight and enthusiasm for all things antiques. They have completely transformed the corn-exchange into an exemplary showroom with an incredible array of items: Georgian glassware, silver, 20th century art glass, everything porcelain etc.. It really fits in with the wider Pantiles vibe.

Well wort a visit even if just for a day out to meet Eric (who is just as warm in person) & the team, and check out the beautifully decorated displays - you could spend hours in the place!

Its great to see the Corn Exchange flourishing again. Eric Knowles and colleagues have built an arcade full of delectable items ranging from 17th century wine glasses through Art Deco furniture, chandeliers, coloured glass vases from Daum and Lalique to silverware and many other fine pieces. Very worthy of a visit!

I bought a sterling silver tea set from Ian Knowles at Scottish Antiques.
He assured me based on his 40 year reputation that is was in perfect condition.
It arrived in NYC dented and scratched but no damage to to box.
They refused to send me a return label and told me to send it back and they would reimburse me.
This was after they accused me of deliberately damaging the tea set.
I went to the UPS store and the return cost with insurance cost $400.
They refuse to reimburse me and have sent a series of nasty emails.

Dear Jane

Please ensure that you send the tea service is sent to the address provided
below. Please let me know the cost of insured shipping and we will gladly
refund this to you.

Our address is:

The Hoard Ltd
The Corn Exchange
49 Lower Pantiles
Tunbridge Wells
Kent TN2 5TE
United Kingdom

Kind regards

Germaine Knowles

Best selection of early English Porcelain I have seen anywhere in Kent. I went in to buy some Worcester and left with an 18th century drinking glass. Charming staff, I will return!

The Pantiles Arcade is simply glorious. A stunning collection of Porcelain, 18th century glass, Silver and many more beautiful collectable items. The staff were friendly, very knowledgable & so helpful. Can not wait to return.