A Kerala house that's a mini-museum of antiques
Notable among his collectables are a wide range of antique clocks, cameras, and gramophones, including some sourced from royal houses, that still play rare, unheard tunes.
There are traditional measures from across the country, alongside pure-brass vessels that are hard to come by in the market. At one corner, a studio has been recreated in its original form, featuring spools used to record voices nearly 80 years ago and even remake prints of J C Daniel's 'Vigathakumaran' — the first Malayalam feature film.
A tax consultant by profession, Abey's passion for preserving the past drives him to be a caregiver of history. 'There are many groups of collectors across the globe. We exchange notes, acquire items through international auctions and travel in search of new finds,' he says. 'My mother and son-in-law, who is a history researcher, assist me in conserving these artefacts.'
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