Our services

Puritan Values offers specialist services built on decades of research, restoration and connoisseurship in the Arts and Crafts Movement, Aesthetic Movement, Anglo Japanese Movement, Gothic Revival, Art Nouveau, period furniture and British decorative arts from circa 1850 to circa 1950. Each service is designed to support collectors, designers, museums and private clients who work with historic art furniture and important works of art.

Last updated: November 2025

Archive service

Tony Geering has curated a significant archive documenting furniture and works of art from the Arts and Crafts Movement, Gothic Revival, Aesthetic Movement, Anglo Japanese style and Art Nouveau.

This growing database contains detailed images, research, provenance notes and design comparisons for works by many of the most important designers and makers in these fields. It also includes examples from Tony’s private study collection.

Membership: £10 per month or £100 per year.

Explore the archive

Appraisal service

We provide a research and identification service where clients may send photographs of items to be assessed. This includes guidance on designer, maker, period, movement and decorative history.

With more than 39 years of expertise, Tony Geering and a small group of trusted specialists offer clear and authoritative appraisals and valuations suitable for insurance records or private documentation.

Fee: £50 for an instant appraisal.

Email enquiries to [email protected].

Restoration service

We undertake the restoration of art furniture using traditional methods and materials, working with private clients, collectors and other specialist dealers throughout the United Kingdom.

With over 40 years of experience, Stan and Tony’s sons apply detailed knowledge of period woods, tools and finishing techniques to preserve the integrity and character of each piece.

Research service

If you are searching for a particular piece, our archive and established network often allow us to locate rare and significant works, even when they are not listed publicly.

Delivery service

We provide a dedicated and experienced delivery service for antiques, ensuring careful handling and safe transportation of valuable works of art.

If further assistance is required, please contact us.