Antiquax: Specialist Surface Care and Restoration
“Antiquax was originally formulated in the early 20th century by master woodworker Mr. Elliott. Since its introduction to the antique galleries of New Bond Street in the 1920s, the brand has been used for the maintenance of fine furniture in museums, stately homes and private collections globally. Today, the range is manufactured in London by Rustins Ltd, maintaining traditional formulations for the care of wood, stone, and metal.”
1. The Heritage
The brand’s origins date back to the early 1900s when Mr. Elliott developed a specific wax for his own furniture finishes. In 1922, he partnered with a London antique gallery to market the polish to the fine art and restoration sectors.
Rustins Ltd, itself a British firm established in 1924, eventually acquired the brand, integrating it into its portfolio of performance household and industrial coatings while preserving the original secret formulas.
2. The Location
Antiquax products are manufactured at the Rustins facility in Cricklewood, North London. This site serves as the company's primary manufacturing plant, research and development center, and administrative headquarters. All formulation, quality control and packaging for the Antiquax stone and wood care lines are managed from this London-based factory.
3. The Difference
Technical Blending: Their stone-specific waxes utilise a blend of carnauba and beeswax, reinforced with hydrocarbon waxes to ensure durability on polished stone surfaces without the use of silicones.
Material Integrity: Formulations are designed to be non-abrasive, cleaning through chemical action to remove oils, dust and contaminants while restoring the material's original lustre.
Proven Durability: The waxes create a long-lasting protective barrier that resists fingerprints and airborne pollutants, a requirement established through decades of use in high-traffic heritage environments.
Heritage Continuity: The "Original Wax" formula remains unchanged from its early 20th-century specification, emphasising long-term material preservation over quick-dry convenience.
4. The Hero Products
Antiquax Marble Wax: A fragranced blend of carnauba and beeswax specifically formulated to clean and polish marble, slate, granite and other polished stone surfaces.
Antiquax Original Wax Polish: The signature furniture paste wax designed for all fine natural woods, providing a soft mellow sheen and grain enhancement.
Antiquax Silver Polish: A non-abrasive liquid cleaner containing anti-oxidants to inhibit tarnish and discoloration on sterling silver and silver-plated items.
5. The Essentials
Antiquax is a UK-manufactured brand. The brand serves a global market of collectors and restorers and the physical production remains concentrated in North London, where the company maintains technical oversight of its traditional wax-blending processes.
Product Index: Wood & Furniture Care: Original Wax Polish, Natural Beeswax, Brown Wax, Lavender Scented Wax, Liquid Wax Floor Polish, and Furniture Cream. Leather Restoration: Leather Cream, Leather Soap, and Leather Re-Colouring Balms, Metal & Jewellery Care: Silver Dip, Silver Polish, Gold Dip, Copper & Brass Polish. Stone & Marble Care: Specialist Marble Wax and Stone Cleaners. Crystal & Glass Care: Chandelier & Crystal Cleaner and Mirror & Glass Cleaner. Specialist Maintenance: Ring Remover , Quick Polish, and Application Accessories.
