Announcement
We have just added a few vintage studio pottery, all from different makers from various places. Their characteristics are very different with one thing in common, they all have good hand crafted quality that you would expect from experienced potters.
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Reviews
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Sue on May 8, 2024
5 out of 5 starsLovely early potter's jug. In excellent condition as described. Carefully packaged. Many thanks.
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Carmel on Apr 21, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThe biggest of thanks the mirror arrived in perfect condition for an item that's over 100 years old. The actual mirror although tiny shows your entire face it's so special. Love it thankyou. 10 out of 10.
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Beauclerk on Mar 28, 2024
5 out of 5 starsIntricately patterned bright-cut spoon; expertly packaged and promptly shipped. Perfect transaction as always.
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Karen on Mar 16, 2024
5 out of 5 starsArrived on time well packaged. Item as described. Really love it. Thoroughly recommend Takara Collection. Always as described. Prompt delivery. Reasonably priced. Thank you
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Beauclerk on Feb 27, 2024
5 out of 5 starsWonderful bright cut serving spoon, expertly packaged and promptly shipped. Thank you. It's a lovely piece.
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Elaine on Jan 30, 2024
5 out of 5 starsReally lovely wine glass, in very good condition. It is a little work of art considering how long ago it was made. Quick delivery, and well packaged.
About TakaraCollectables
Treasure of the past is for the present
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Christopher
Owner, Marketer, Curator
PHD-turned-Antique dealer, passionate about Japanese Art, Antique Glass, Antique metal works and Small Antiques.
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Cora
Owner
Co-owner of TakaraCollectables. Also Owner of Takaracrafts, Tsumami-Zaiku artist. Tsumami-zaiku is a form of traditional Japanese textile art for making Geisha's headpieces.
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Packaging and Shipping time
The items will be professionally packed in sturdy containers. We are very experienced with packing all kinds of brittle objects such as painting, vases and figurines. Therefore we can assure you that they will arrive safely.
We aim to get our parcels delivered to all UK customers within 3 days . For anywhere else please allow 1 to 1.5 weeks. Except for Australia and New Zealand, which may usually take 2 weeks to arrive.
Pricing of our products ?
Pricing are based on how much we paid to acquire the products plus all of our works and the rarity of the products . In case you want to buy something from us but you don't agree with our pricing, please feel free to speak to us.
International Shipping
All of our international parcels are dispatched by Royal Mail International Tracked and Signed. Any packaging and postage overage will be refunded.
UK Parcels
We will post with 1st class signed for or special delivery. In general, all products will be sent with 1st Class Signed For. If they carry value over £50, we will always post with Royal Mail Special Delivery.
Where do we source our products?
We source almost all our products from auction houses around the UK. The Japanese Obi belts, we source them directly from Japan. On rare occasions, we may source products from other second hand dealers or private collections if we see something that may fit well with our shop.