Antiques of the Orient was formed in 1981 by the late Mr Michael J. Sweet and Ms Julie Yeo.

Today Antiques of the Orient, enjoys an international reputation as specialist purveyors of Antiquarian maps and prints with a focus on Southeast Asia in general and Singapore in particular.

Among the other items they deal in are Antiquarian books, maritime charts of Southeast Asia, original 19th century photographs and postcards, Japanese woodblock prints, porcelain - mainly Qing, Oriental works of art and ephemera: old share and bond certificates, Shanghai and Travel posters.

Among the other important prints carried are 16th & 17th century voyages of the Dutch Explorer/Travellers compiled by de Bry, Valentyn and Commelin, 18th Century Engravings of William Hogarth.

Client Services
Antiques of the Orient carries out full restoration, sourcing and historical and picture research services for clients worldwide. Clients include: Museums, University Libraries, Schools, Publishers, Private Clubs, Television and film makers.

Singapore Paintings & Prints & Archival Photographs
They are continually on the lookout for original Singapore material and prints, to 'bring them back home' so to speak. Over the years they have managed to obtain all the major known Singapore prints, and have, on occasion, discovered a few more previously unknown views. Antiques of the Orient have a large collection of early photographs of Singapore, including many from the Lambert Studios, which are being continually added to.

Reproduction Photographs
Very popular with customers is the extensive collection of Reproduction Archival Photographs which capture early scenes of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia at a fraction of the cost of the originals.

Reproduction Maps & Prints
Since 1987, due to the rarity, and consequently cost, of many of these items, particularly Singapore material and early maps, they have launched a growing series of Reproduction Reprints, both in Limited Edition and ongoing print runs. Among these items are rare 19th century Singapore prints and maps of Singapore, rare early maps of the region and the world; Natural History prints, among them the beautiful and much sought after fruit and flowers series of 19th century Dutch artist Berthe Hoola van Nooten; reproduction photographs, large wall and desk top calendars [corporate and individual orders] and note cards.

Archival Picture Library
Over the years Antiques of the Orient has built up an extensive archival picture library, which is continually being added to. This is much used by publishers, writers, film makers and museums, both in the region and in Europe. The main areas of focus are 19th and early 20th century views of Singapore, plus prints, antiquarian maps and photographic views of Indonesia, Malaya, Burma, Indo-China, Japan.