Two French nodding dogs. 1930s I think. The one on the right nods better, but they are SO cute.
This just yelled BUY ME! I love the way it is totally made from scratch, and the maker has found yet another use for binder twine . . .
Antique primitive French ship's pulley. This spoke to me too. Needs a little wax polish to bring out the wood grain.
My favourite piece. We used to deal in furniture mainly, but then had to side-step to Militaria as it was difficult to carry much small furniture in the Doblo - we could manage a small Windsor chair or two, but it's difficult to pack round them. Anyway, I feel I am on home territory buying small bits like this as I still remember buying and selling them before. I need to get the bloomin' varnish off this one though. Vinegar was supposed to do it, but I think it will have to be white spirit and 0000 grade wire wool - in the shade, as white spirit somewhat flammable. It's a long time since I last saw a pudding basin stool and this is quite a nice chunky one.
Beautiful hand painted glass case. Probably French but need to do some more research.
A lovely Turkish dough board.
I don't know why this is on its side as I thought I took it upright! Charlie Chaplain bottle stopper.
Somewhat dwarfed by its linen dress, a little wooden clown? face peeps out. Tamzin: "WHY did you buy this thing, it's hideous/scarey". I will blame the heat . . .
Anyway, I need to keep busy as Tam, Jon and Rosie are on their way to Cardiff Hospital for Rosie's injection. Not sure if it will be done as she's got a bit of a runny nose (yet another cold). As it's a steroid injection, it is going to be painful for a few days, bless her.
You'll soon be home, gorgeous girl.
This was taken at Llysdinam house open day on Saturday. We met up with a school friend of Tam's, and her family, who were staying just up the road from us. We had a lovely wander in the grounds with the girls, and I only bought one plant.
Oh and I may be doing a two day Fair next weekend. Waiting to hear back to see if I have my booking confirmed.
Rosie looks like she means business! Striding out and arms swinging!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen or heard of a pudding basin stool, is it comfortable to sit on? T.
She's the leader at her play groups too!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is a name given to a milking stool with a deep seat - a bit like the shape of a pudding basin.
Your posts aren't showing up for mme on my desktop reader. They come up on my phone but then disappear. Last stable post is about the bat. It must be Blogger's ssue.
ReplyDeleteI must agree with Tamzin's assessment of the ugly thing in it's linen robe. Have you ever seen such before, know anything about what it represents?
ReplyDeleteRosie is a baby no longer! She's at a rather delightful age, words and chatter flowing, personhood developing apace.
I can't think how you do markets that have you leaving home at such unearthly hours--I fear I'd stumble about all day.