Friday 10 November 2023

Finally some Malvern treasures

Wednesday has taken its toll on Keith, and he needed to be ferried about in a wheelchair from the moment he struggled out of bed today.  He will need to rest up and hopefully get some energy/mobility back.  

This wonderful dog painting came home with me - who could resist?  There is an old label on the back, where someone thinks it might have been painted by Landseer's daughter, Emma C Mackenzie as she became.  However, this is dated 1899 and she died in 1895. Wish I were able to attribute it, but it's a smashing piece all the same and someone will fall in love with it.   Dog pictures always sell well.

 

I could not RESIST this lovely little whimsical gypsy vardo nightlight, with roses round the door.  Probably dates from 1970s, and unsigned.  It was an absolute give-away price and everyone who's seen it (apart from Tam!) loves it.




Folk art now, but this horse twitch (for control) was beautifully carved with a snake, which lifts it out of the ordinary.  Another at a give-away price.


Captain Birdseye!!  Or at least an old mariner in his So'wester.  Lots of character.


Uncle Tom Cobbley off to the fair c.1921.  Think I put this one up earlier?  Anyway, you've got it again.


A beautiful Studio Pottery cider flagon, made in Exeter by Laurel Keeley, clearly stamped, and as she has been a potter for 40 years, possibly one of her earlier pieces - it's not in her Gallery. Her more modern pieces command 3 figure prices.  Another piece I can enjoy for a few months.


This is a fabulous Mughal Warrior's saddle, predating 1858 when the British Empire took control in India.  The wooden saddle frame is embellished with intricately engraved brass plates, whilst the front "pommel" is covered in (low grade) silver, also embellished.  A rare piece and I just HAD to have it for a while.  It will go to Builth next year.



Part of half a dozen bits of kitchenalia I bought.  I have never seen a round bun tray like this one.  I alo got an American 50s lemon squeezer, another baking tray, an old pastry crimper, a metal sieve with very fine holes punched in it (size of fine needles) and a hand-made one-ended rolling pin 1920ish.

I've not included photos of the lovely marble pestle and mortar or the fabulous Indian painted table/storage, but they were good buys too. 

I've settled Keith in the living room and now have to buzz off to Llandod with stuff for the charity shop and another bag of compost to fill that huge planter!  What's the betting I can't park anywhere near the charity shop?!

Glad there's no cooking today - all cooked, veg included.  I just need to bung the beef in the Onepot on pressure cooker, so I will rest this afternoon.  I am feeling a bit better now - legs not so chewed string and I have a bit of energy returning, thank heavens.

Thanks for all your support.  

17 comments:

  1. It's interesting, Keith is feeling tired today, two days after the event, because I've noticed with me I do something that is energy sapping and the following day I'm fine. However, the next day is the day I'm wiped. I wonder if it's something peculiar to the Parkinson's.
    You certainly picked up some lovely bits and pieces. I can't say I'm a fan of the caravan, so I'm with Tam on that one. I do, however, really like the Laurel Keeley Flagon. That's a lovely piece and the kitchenalia. that round bun pan looks very in.

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    1. It's worth noting isn't it?

      I had a brilliant buying day. Kitchenalia sells, but I could do with some nice Victorian metal moulds like I found earlier in the year. Will keep my eyes open.

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  2. I am so glad that you are feeling better. Hope Keith gets his strength and mobility back soon. I love all the bits you got from the fair.

    God bless.

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    1. I have just started re-reading another Barbara Erskine book - just want to get lost in a good story. (Whispers in the Sand). I will see how Keith is tomorrow - hopefully he won't sleep so long but he obviously needed it. Glad you like all the goodies.

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  3. So pleased you are feeling a bit better and hope Keith improves soon. Some nice pieces from the fair but not overkeen on the caravan like Tam and Debbie!

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    1. Slowly improving, energy-wise, though carrying the things for the Charity Shop was tiring, as I was parked up by Greggs, but I did get someone to come and help carry the heaviest things.

      Makes me smile how everyone's tastes are different!

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    1. Isn't it? I am trying to talk myself out of keeping it as I think profit margins might be pretty good . . .

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  5. Glad you are feeling a bit better and hope Keith's energy levels perk up. You had some beautiful finds, I'm afraid the nightlight leaves me cold, but I loved the Studio Pottery vase. My Dad did antique markets for many years, Malvern, Stafford anywhere really, but he specialised in glass ware. Have a great weekend. Hugs Gill Xx

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  6. Yes, I know that when S goes on a 30km cycle with friends (which he can still do and enjoy) he feels great the next day but it is the day after that when he is beyond exhausted. Interesting RP has noted something similar - more research needed I think. And I think we need to form an orderly queue for the gorgeous cider flagon! We’ve had a chilly north wind today and finally some leaf fall and my big orangey-red acer is suddenly ablaze and was glowing in the gloaming. We arrived home from our walk around the nature reserve this afternoon and sat on the bench in the meadow to watch the sun set over the Downs which was rather lovely. Hope you’ve been taking it easy today Jennie! Sarah x

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    1. I think Keith had too little sleep the Wednesday night, then 12 hours last night, and the combination doesn't help mobility. It could well be a PD "thing" that stresses on a body are on a time lag. Glad that the cider flagon is attracting interest. Wet here first thing, and then sunny and so I managed to get my new rose in. The giant pot took a whole bag of compost and then half a HUGE bag of peat compost I had left. Hoping it will do well.

      Some of the acers people have in their gardens in town are looking incredibly colourful. The trees in The Groe are still really pretty green, for November!

      I did intend to take this afternoon easy, but first Pam came around and then Pippy went missing, and the latter of course jangled my nerves no end. I went round the big house on two occasions, calling and calling her, but nothing. I was imagining her killed by a Stoat or Weasel or Fox, when just as I got back to the house she came bounding down the bank, "Have you missed me?" Nerves still trying to calm down!

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  8. There are some real one of a kind things there. Very cool. I am glad you are feeling better and hope Keith gains strength.

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  9. I like the dog painting best. Hope you both continue to feel better.

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  10. Ups and downs... That painting of the spaniel is so lifelike. At first I thought it was a mirror reflecting the dog. Glad you are feeling better and Pip is keeping your heart going ;)

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  11. Some interesting historical items you have there. First part of Brecon Cathedral next week , that competes my little quest. Hopefully next year I'll visit a few more churches in Wales. Next project is to visit all the churches in the book Oxfordshire's Best Churches. there is around 100 and I've visited 70 odd so far.

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    1. Aha, you said the right thing!! I seem to have the stuff that attracts buyers and other dealers alike so I'm doing something right and twice a year, I can cope with the long days.

      You will love Brecon Cathedral - some really interesting things in there. I have a similar book to your Oxfordshire one, of the 100 best churches in Wales but the North Wales ones I'm unlikely to get to, or deepest Pembrokeshire come to that.

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