It’s that wonderful time of year again. Not only does springtime mark tulips and daffodils, it marks the return of the torch to the cupboard. For all us dealers and market traders, the 6am starts are dark dismal mornings from pretty much October – February/ March. Now it is a joy to up with the lark and all the other mad antique dealers on the prowl or usually, rummage for that gem of a find. Their Ruby in the Dust. I am off to Paris tomorrow i’ll revert with my tales ….