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Item of The Week - William IV Chaise Lounge
posted November 10th, 2017
By all accounts, we spend approximately one third of our lives sleeping; that’s one third of our lives in bed and one third of our lives in our bedroom, so it’s important that your bedroom is a comfortable and tranquil space. And to keep the tranquillity you’ll want to opt for neutral, soft colour schemes & décor. We may just be able to help you create this look.
Item of The Week - Victorian Carved Oak Banjo Barometer
posted November 3rd, 2017
The weather is without a doubt one of the most popular topics of conversation and you’ll probably find yourself talking about it or making reference to it almost every day without even realising it. It’s fair to say that us humans have spent an age trying to accurately predict the weather, and even with all the technology available nowadays, we still get it wrong! So why not stick to the good old-fashioned methods?
Item of The Week - Half Mile Ray Searchlight Floor Lamp
posted October 20th, 2017
When it comes to Interior design everyone has their own personal likes and dislikes, and when looking to revamp your home, following trends and giving your home a full overhaul isn’t always a necessity to achieve that refreshed feel. Sometimes, accessorising is all you need to instantaneously transform your home, and this weeks ‘Item of The Week’ will do just that.
Item of The Week - Georgian Sideboard c.1800
posted October 13th, 2017
Storage, storage, storage; you can never have enough Storage (well we certainly can’t!) If you’re anything like us, we are always on the lookout for more space to keep our bits and bobs, but sometimes big cupboard, with lots of doors and drawers can be a little overpowering for your living space, so how a stylish sideboard to blend in with your décor?
Item of The Week - Royal Doulton Porcelain Figurine - Pamela
posted October 6th, 2017
Although Royal Doulton didn’t become ‘Royal’ until 1901, the Doulton brand was founded way back in 1815 on the Banks of the River Thames. Since then, their pottery & ceramics gained vast popularity and are now one of the most desirable and highly collectible products of the ceramic market. And Doulton popularity doesn’t appear to be diminishing anytime soon, with a tremendous number of beautiful pieces still being created today.
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.
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