A little late for Halloween - some unusual bits of Taxidermy and similar stuff . . .
A little child's "tackety boot" - a witch device often found in chimneys in old houses (as one was here). This offered for sale at £75. Ours comes free with the house, as it belongs here.
A little fun piece - wee moosie has the edge over the kitten . . .
With a price tag in the region of £350, I could only admire and ask to take a photo of this gorgeous Arts & Crafts hand beaten copper charger . . . At least photos are free!
This stall is run by a lady who stands at some of the Fairs we do. She has lots of French things, and some Scandinavian bits too. We had a nice chat and once again I removed myself from the proximity of a little Scandinavian metal wild berry picker . . . Wanted but not needed!
These have a rather Ruskin look about the glaze - especially the mulberry coloured vase on the back left. Such pieces don't turn up in our neck of the woods, sadly.
A slightly blurry photo of a Deco bowl I fell in love with - the dealer gave me a good discount, but I couldn't blow £60 on something for me. Have other things I need to spend my money on.
This lovely brass Indian bowl DID come back with me though (for stock).
The old dressing table is one we bought for Gabby, who asked us to look out for one. Now to be rubbed down and painted white . . .
Sorry, this came out very dark. Elephants in the jungle and man being attached by a pair of lions. Currently researching this design.
Trading up - we bought this little child's Windsor rocker for our collection, and will free up two more child's chairs to sell. It just needs a good polish now.
Plus a little costume jewellery brooch to put some colour into my display box of jewellery bits.
Photos of the scenery tomorrow - feel too shattered today to write much.
Interesting and some wowsers!
ReplyDeleteThere was Royal Doulton piece I loved - but at £850 it was staying put!!
DeleteA darling little chair! I carried my childhood rocker [which had been my mother's] through years of moves hoping to find someone like your Keith who might repair it. Sadly, we never did, and in clearing before this last move I found Jimmy had tossed it in the burn pit. Still not quite reconciled to that.
ReplyDeleteThe dressing table should finish up nicely.
Oh what a shame you weren't able to find someone to mend your childhood rocker. Keith could have done it easily I'm sure, as he is used to such jobs.
DeleteI will have to make a start on the dressing table but I need another day or so to rest up.
Oh there are some beautiful pieces there - I do have a soft spot for a large cup and the glaze colours are lovely.
ReplyDeleteThey're very pretty aren't they? Sadly, they don't seem to turn up at auction or Fairs locally.
DeleteSuch interesting stuff BB.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat. It was lovely to just wander round slowly for once and look properly!
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