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IAN TOWNING AND BOURBON HANBY My partner and I love the British television show - 'Dickinson’s Real Deal', which is where we came across the ‘understated’ jewellery entrepreneur Ian Towning. He is joint owner of Bourbon Hanby, based in Chelsea, south west London. Many locals will remember property manager Marion Barnes, who several years ago was in London with her partner. I told the pair to go and check Ian Towning out as they also loved seeing him on the telly. Ian was pleased to meet the ladies and to celebrate meeting them he popped open a bottle of Harrods Champagne. Towning has a strong, loyal New Zealand following and as he told Ponsonby News, “I have helped many and I advised them on collections of antiques, but this collection that has just been brought to me has fascinated me due to its variety. From porcelain, glass, pottery, jewellery and watches. It’s blowing me away, the quantity of it is immense." The collector has been kind enough to share with us his collections that have taken years to accumulate and would like to share it with all those who may be interested in purchasing some of the items. The photographs are a part of Bourbon Hanby’s major collection and will interest collectors around the globe. I think that it should be made into a TV documentary as the man himself is an interesting character. If you’ve visiting London and planning a walk along the Kings Road, make sure you pop into their showroom and please tell Ian we sent you! (MARTIN LEACH) F PN BOURBON HANBY, 151 Sydney Street, London, Chelsea SW3 6NT, T: +44 20 7352 2106 www.bourbonhanby.com/ian-towning/
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Marion Barnes with Ian Towning and her partner Janice
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