SIC code 47791
Retail sale of antiques including antique books in stores
2,559 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 47791What SIC code 47791 covers
SIC code 47791 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Retail sale of antiques including antique books in stores. It falls under SIC section G — Wholesale & Retail Trade; Vehicle Repair, division 47. Companies record it at Companies House to describe what they do, and it is one of up to four SIC codes a company can hold.
Retail sale of antiques including antique books in stores — antique shops, dealers and antiquarian booksellers trading in vintage furniture, collectables and rare books. Almost entirely independent and owner-run, from single-room high-street shops to multi-dealer antiques centres, with many also exhibiting at fairs. Neighbours to art galleries, second-hand shops and auctioneers.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 47791 cluster most in:
- London 610
- Birmingham 28
- Edinburgh 23
- Glasgow 21
- York 18
- Liverpool 17
Example companies with SIC code 47791
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 47791:
- Moments & Memorabilia Ltd
- Cultural Tradition Ltd
- Horizon Collectibles Ltd
- Replica By Rhys Limited
- Loved & Recycled Ltd
- Haymes Goods And Services Ltd
- Prospera Ancient Art . Ltd
- Merlin Sharpe Ltd
- Ori Boutique Ltd
- Fern & Field Antiquarian Books Ltd
- Bug Invested Limited
- Antiques By Appointment Limited
Related SIC codes
- 47110 Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
- 47190 Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
- 47210 Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores
- 47220 Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores
- 47230 Retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in specialised stores
- 47240 Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
- 47250 Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
- 47260 Retail sale of tobacco products in specialised stores
- 47290 Other retail sale of food in specialised stores
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 47791?
SIC code 47791 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Retail sale of antiques including antique books in stores". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section G — Wholesale & Retail Trade; Vehicle Repair.
How many companies use SIC code 47791?
2,559 companies are currently classified under SIC code 47791 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Birmingham, Edinburgh.
How do I find companies with SIC code 47791?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 47791, then narrow by location and incorporation date and export the list with director details. SIC code filtering is available on the Business and MAX plans.
Is SIC code 47791 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 47791 covers "Retail sale of antiques including antique books in stores". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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