Homes & Antiques

Exotic taste

Collectors come in many guises. Some are drawn to art, others books, or maybe jewellery or coins, stamps or ceramics… The direction taken by Viktor Wynd defies definition. He maintains that he collects whatever he finds interesting. ‘I grew up in a small flat in London’s Muswell Hill and collecting always played a big part in my childhood. But whilst most children lose interest in whatever their passion is, I’ve never lost that urge to acquire more.’ The Suffolk home he shares with his wife,

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