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2017 - Archive
The History of Tea Sets
posted October 4th, 2017
Throughout the centuries the customs and traditions surrounding the consumption of tea have varied. With this variation we can see the development of what we now know as the tea set. From the very origins of tea, which we can trace back to the Ancient Han Dynasty (206-220BC), the practice of drinking tea has come a long way.
Item Of The Week - Victorian Armchair c.1880
posted September 29th, 2017
Despite being 100 + years old, antiques don’t have to look old and decrepit, and when it comes to antique furniture, there is no reason why these antiques can’t blend in to the modern home. Sometimes, all it takes is a little TLC. And so, for this weeks ‘Item of The Week’, we have selected this re-upholstered Victorian Armchair.
Item of The Week - Watercolour 'Bribery' by P. Attersoll
posted September 22nd, 2017
There’s nothing like hearing stories of yesteryear from older relatives to make you recall times gone by and to give you a warm feeling a nostalgia. And that’s exactly how this painting made us feel when we set eyes on it. Our Item of the week is this humorous watercolour illustration entitled ‘Bribery’
Item of The Week - French Victorian Brass & Mirror Hall Cabinet
posted September 15th, 2017
If you’re not in to ‘Selfies’ as a way to check out your appearance, as is the norm nowadays, and you prefer the more traditional method of looking in to a mirror, then this weeks ‘Item of The Week’ may just be of some interest to you. This week we bring you a Beautiful French Victorian Brass Mirror. But it’s not just a Mirror………
Item of The Week - Edwardian Purdonium
posted September 6th, 2017
Named after its’ creator, Mr Purdon, a Purdonium is a slightly fancier and more elaborate example of a coal bucket or coal scuttle. We have chosen one for this week’s Item of The Week, and this particular example has some striking design features that we thought you’d appreciate.
Item of The Week - Victorian Barrel Butter Churn
posted August 24th, 2017
Butter has long been a popular accompaniment to a wide variety of foods, and its use dates back as far as Biblical times. Ok, so Jesus may not have offered butter with his bread and wine(!) but nowadays, what is bread without butter? And in the days before large production factories and technical machinery you may wonder how butter was made? Well wonder no more; This week’s ‘Item of The Week’ is a Victorian Butter Churn.
Item of The Week - Continental Oak Plate Rack / Bookshelves
posted August 18th, 2017
We just didn’t think it was fair to keep this wonderful Continental Oak Plate Rack / Bookshelf to ourselves so we thought we would share it with you as our ‘Item of The Week’ and we think you will love It just as much as we do.
Item of The Week - Garden Fossil Bowl/Planter
posted August 10th, 2017
We’re not entirely sure how your Summer has been ours hasn’t been as sun – filled as we had hoped. However, it’s not quite over and we aren’t losing hope just yet! Hence why we have chosen this wonderful Garden-themed Item of The Week this week. It comes in the form of this Fossil Bowl/Planter.
Item of The Week - Victorian Console Table with Marble Top c.1880
posted July 28th, 2017
It’s hard not to be impressed by the detailing on this wonderful Painted & Parcel-Gilt Console Table, with its Carrara Marble Top and grey and gold tones complementing the exquisite design, which is why we have chosen it as our ‘Item of The Week’ this week.
1950s Engagement Ring Trends
posted July 25th, 2017
The 1950's was a very exciting time for jewellery, after the Second World War more and more choices were becoming available. Cinema was becoming popular meaning there was more inspiration coming from the silver screen and the actors behind the lens. This meant that more choices of engagement rings were also becoming available and more trends were emerging for us to follow!
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