Tired as a tiredy thing, as I woke at 2.30 with a nightmare (I was a mass murderer apparently, able to just "think people dead" if I didn't like them. A bit hard to prove though. . .) Anyway, after that I couldn't sleep, so it has been a very long day. We had the sunshine at Malvern though and it was pretty hot when we left at lunchtime. A few photos to show you what you missed.
This doll's house had a slight over-occupation tenancy problem . . .
This Swan ridge tile was very unusual.
This unusual Victorian crown-topped lamp came home with us. Now to do some research on it.
All sorts of interesting treasures there.
ReplyDeleteHope the lamp has royal connections!
I can't find another like it - yet. It's interesting anyway. Lots of china and glass and plain tat at the Flea too, as always.
DeleteI'm always amazed at what shows up at antique fairs, having spotted two red roadworking warning lamps. Those ridge tiles are rather impressive, although not my thing I'm sure they'll find a perfect home. Are people social distancing and wearing masks at these fairs still, or not?
ReplyDeleteOld lamps are often to be found - railway or roadworking ones, or ships' lamps (we have several of those). The ridge tiles will probably be a decorative item in a garden rather than on a roof.
DeleteSocial distancing - not really, but the stalls are set out much further apart than they used to be. There are pumps of hand gel about the place and those who want to wear masks., We always put them on to go inside the Sheds and the Avon Hall, but don't wear them outside as there is normally a good flow of air (half a gale sometimes!) and I would put my mask on only if standing at a stall to check anything for more than a minute or so. It's down to the individual. Malvern is of course in England. In Wales, you still have to wear masks inside the Covered areas.
Panic-buying antiques! I like that idea.
ReplyDeleteSo do we - as long as we were on the selling end of things!
DeleteA fine acquisition!
ReplyDeleteA good day out too
It was a great day out, and we're pleased with the lamp. It just had a candle in it, not wired for electricity.
DeleteWhat a lovely lamp! I'm a sucker for old oil lamps etc. If I could I would put the tile on the roof - those are just beautiful
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We are too! Wait until you see (hopefully) the one we have earmarked for the kitchen. The Electrician's coming this week too, so not too long a wait.
DeleteP.S. I thought those ridge tiles would look lovely in a garden surrounded by pretty plantings.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting lamp. Hope your plans for it work out.
ReplyDeleteSeeing some fall colours in those photos.
It needs a piece welded on to hold the door shut.
DeleteAutumn is later this year as we had such a cold and late spring.
Those ridge tiles are very cool. I've never seen them here. I like your lamp as well. A taxidermied zebra??? My gosh. For variety, you can't beat the sales you hit!
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