Thomas Walesby at Lady Lever Art Gallery

an antique four poster bed

18th century antique state bed sold by Thomas Walesby in 1848

Watch our film outlining the sale of an 18th century antique state bed from Stowe House by Thomas Walesby in 1848 for 86 guineas.

Watch the other nine films which tell the stories of antiques in Lady Lever Art Gallery sold by other antique dealers.

In this film various curators and museum staff reflect on what an antique actually is.

Find out about all 50 antiques featured in the Year of the Dealer digital trails.