ABOUT

Meet The Old Sunken Vessel

Ahoy there!

Welcome to The Old Sunken Vessel

My name is John and I’ve been in the antique trade for over 20 years, either as a collector of Doulton Toby jugs or selling at fairs & markets.

I also spent time as a stall holder at Stumpy Gully Antiques on the Mornington peninsula.

It has been my dream, to one day run my own shop. In 2012 I opened The Old Sunken Vessel in Drouin, Victoria! In February 2018 we moved into our new, bigger, better The Old Sunken Vessel warehouse store in Trafalgar, Gippsland, just a few towns up.

Antiques have been a passion in my family for over fifty years. My uncles & aunts being recognised dealers in & around Birmingham, & at the famous Bullring Market.

I started collecting at the age of 13 when I was given my first Doulton character jug, my passion grew from there.

My aim is to have a location of treasures just waiting for the new owners to come along & find a special piece that will not only bring happiness & fond memories, but will also grow in value.

At The Old Sunken Vessel, we are constantly changing our stock with new & unusual items coming in weekly not only for the serious collector but also the purchaser of that one of a kind item.

Hope to see you soon

Regards

John & Team at The Old Sunken Vessel