Category Archives: Antique

Art Crush – William Dobson, and the tale of Prince Rupert

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

I’ve got lots of art crushes – something that I want to explore further here when I have time.  Suffice to say, however that I absolutely love portraits.  If fact, I think I’d like to specialise in them one day. … Continue reading →

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Parliamentary Swag…

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

Here’s a little something I don’t normally look at – collectible plates.  Was probably feeling slightly homesick at the time though.  Plus it was a cool gift! A vintage Houses of Parliament Plate.  I’ve photographed it here for your delectation:

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The Cowdray Park Sale

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

This sale is certainly interesting to me for a number of reasons historically and art-wise, but not least because the contents of Dunecht House are included in the sale. Cowdray Park, when I last heard is also up for sale, … Continue reading →

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Miss Zena Dare

Posted on March 20, 2011 by

Some time ago, I posted some of my collection of movie photographs.  As you know, I love the vintage stuff – especially the vintage films! While I was thumbing through the lovely Old Postcards shop (as you’ve probably noticed I … Continue reading →

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New Swag!

Posted on July 14, 2010 by

Out and about on my travels I found the following ‘new’ things for my collection: Another vintage postcard of The Monument, and an engraving of Regent Street I rescued from a junk shop in a really ratty frame.

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The Necklace!

Posted on June 14, 2010 by

Due to requests, here is a small pic of my crystal necklace, which was inside the French chocolate box.  It’s not a great pic, but I hope to do some restoration to the necklace – so I will take a … Continue reading →

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A French Fancy

Posted on May 14, 2010 by

Check out a new acquisition of mine, a Victorian – so I’m told – chocolate box from Paris.  Its picture is still really fresh, and it has its original lace around the edge too.  No chocolates in there I’m afraid… … Continue reading →

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Postcard Collection: Ladies or Valentines Edition

Posted on February 14, 2010 by

Some more of my collection: First is a vintage Valentine’s card franked February 14th, 1901 and is my only American postcard.  The lucky lady is Miss Rubie Bray of Bethlehem, PA. The second pretty Sarah card has not been franked, … Continue reading →

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Eleanor’s Cross At Waltham

Posted on November 30, 2009 by

Take a look at my lovely ‘new’ 1880s picture of Eleanor’s cross at Waltham.  I had not seen this particular image previously, and was admiring it last week. Enter the lovely Carol – who got it for me!  Sending lots … Continue reading →

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Mmmm, Marcasite

Posted on November 22, 2009 by

I’ve loved Marcasite for years.  I think it must be because I saw people still wearing the sparkling brooches made of it when I was a child, and just maybe I saw pieces in the jumble (junk) sales I used … Continue reading →

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