Twins Martin and Colin Woodcock have been enthusiasts of early oak and country furniture for over 25 years.

Colin trained as a cabinetmaker and studied at the London College Of Furniture while working at Cedar Antiques, perhaps the leading specialists of the time.

Martin joined his brother as an apprentice French Polisher and quickly involved in all aspects of restoration.

Together, over the next six years, they acquired a deep appreciation of the importance of colour, proportions and originality- and the professional skills to enhance them.

Over the years they have worked on furniture for dignitaries, celebrities and TV programmes including Dallas, Lovejoy and a number of period dramas.

They opened their shop three years ago in England's premier antiques towns - Petworth which has over 30 specialist shops dealing in a wide variety of antiques.