Parkhurst

Article published on 26 November 2014

Parkhurst a village with charm and vibrance, still a source of delight for Collectors of antiques.

Although ones initial impression of Parkhurst as you turn onto its main drag is one of pubs and eating houses, a walk through the suburb will quickly put you at ease. There is only one pub and it is as much a part of the scene as those much loved antique stores and the butchery that has been aprt of the neighborhood for almost as long as anyone can remember. It's just always been there.

But Parkhurst is really known for its wonderful antique stores that are dotted along the street and about the suburb. One of the more popular antique stores in the area has got to be Unicorn Antiques, not only for their interesting choice of store name but for the merchandise they carry.

If oriental porcelain is your thing then you will most certainly be in the right place. Besides the wonderful English furniture there are vases, plates, and bowls from the Orient which will undoubtedly catch the eye of both the expert and the dabbler. Further to this display of truly exquisite porcelain, Unicorn Antiques are also purveyors of Japanese block prints which are simply beautiful in their design.

A stroll around Parkhurst will bring you to the door of many an antique dealer, all of whom carry exquisite pieces but you will find yourself taking another wander through Unicorn Antiques of Parkhurst because while you were looking at the exquisite oriental antiques you overlooked the beautiful collecables dating as far back as 1768, all with a story to tell about where they have been and the occasions they have been privy too.

So don't be shy, next time you find yourself in Parkhurst why not spend some time at Unicorn Antiques.