The Principal of The Merchant of Welby is Noel Ferguson. Noel is a member of the Australian Antique Dealers Association and C.I.N.O.A. and has 26 years experience in the Trade. He established The Merchant of Welby on the present site in 1987.

We offer a constantly changing range of fine quality Australian Cedar Antiques, Victorian & Georgian Antique furniture, together with related quality objets d'art including porcelain, pottery & glass, silver & silver plate. Also brass, copper & pewter items.

We specialise in 19th Century Australian Cedar Furniture. The warmth & beauty of Australian Cedar is equal to the finest cabinet timbers in the world. The unique & distinctive design of Antique Australian Cedar furniture and its scarcity ensures its investment value. Australiana is strongly represented including Australian Pottery, Carnival Glass and Pokerwork. We also love Art Nouveau and some Art Deco.

We will undertake searches for specific items. Please contact us.

We can help you furnish your home with beautiful, quality antiques that also represent sound investment. You will be playing your part in preserving our heritage.

A guarantee of authenticity is offered for all items we sell.