Lap Tray
Online Price : £29

For those confined to bed or long periods sitting down, these lap trays are a Godsend. You can take your correspondence out into the garden on a nice day and yet have a solid surface on which to write, meals are easily manageable on these wipe clean trays and the racing motif is backed by a checked fabric.

Grapes Wine Collar Stopper No more drips when pouring the wine and remind yourself of the purchase of that cheeky little red by displaying the cork. It is so exciting to find a wine that tastes way better than the price tag why not share your triumph with your friends!
Cost : £ 13

Burghley Wine Glasses-White set 6 Lord Exeter commissioned a large set of hand made glasses to grace the banquet table at Burghley for the visit of Queen Victoria. The glasses are designed for the wine enthusiast with fine rims, wide but curved bowls and a marvellous ripple in the design. We offer you four sizes and they come in boxes of six.
Cost : £ 39

Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer Mallard ducks, beautifully portrayed, decorate this coffee cup and saucer. Made from fine porcelain this is a charming and delicate duo.
Cost : £ 15

Limoges Floral Egg Scattered violets on a green and white ground form a tribute to spring! This finely decorated Limoges porcelain egg is fastened by a gilt butterfly and contains a miniature floral tea set. You can hardly believe the skill of the potters and painters that have produced this astonishingly delicate work.
Cost : £ 105

Fleece Lined Fly Wallet Keep all your precious flies and spare hooks safe in this excellent canvas and sheepskin wallet. This fits easily in a pocket or tucked down the top of your waders and holds the contents securely within the fleece.
Cost : £ 37

Flowering Leeks Watering Can So beautiful that you could not contemplate leaving this in the flower vase cupboard when not in use! An elegant cream enamelled metal can with a delicate design of botanical specimens. Perfect for getting in between tight stems of flower arrangemnts and light enough to be easily controllable. A great object for the keen florist.
Cost : £ 51

Antique Cream Folding Screen Add an air of mystery to a bedroom with this pretty French pierced metal screen. It is also perfect for disguising the cooking end of the kitchen and for camouflaging the washing machine when you are attempting a sophisticated dining experience. Apart from the fact that it calls out for a garnish of black lace underwear slung casually over the top, this is a truly excellent furnishing accessory which will lift a plain interior and prove itself practical in so many rooms (not forgetting the conservatory for which it was originally designed).
Cost : £ 125

Crystal Drop Earrings This elegant set of brooch and wizard drop earrings are all that is needed to dress up and feel a million dollars on an evening out. Handmade in France, based on an Edwardian design, faintly art deco, and with the same fine attention to detail with minute Swarovski crystals in a floral pattern, this is a very pretty set. Silver plated copper and Swarovski crystals.Please note: For health and hygiene reasons earrings are non-returnable
Cost : £ 39

Decorative Stamp Box Keep elusive stamps secure in this highly decorative silver plated box. An art nouveau design with pierced pattern forms the lid and the whole thing is sturdily constructed and elegant .
Cost : £ 19

Round Enamelled Mirror A pretty small dressing table mirror that is decorated with a painted floral design making it a focal point for your bedroom.
Cost : £ 52

Ladies Two Tone Magnetic Link Bracelet Here is a very attractive bracelet which may do you good! Called the magnaflux magnetic bracelet, it is said to promote good blood flow and remove toxins from the body as well as distribute oxygen as a result of improved circulation. We just thought it was a very good looking everyday bracelet which makes a change from the pure copper bangles which have become so popular. It is not advisable to wear this if you have a pacemaker fitted.
Cost : £ 17

Brass Mirrored Tray On a lady's dressing table or in the centre of your dining table, this pretty little brass mirrored tray sets off any small vase of flowers or decorative ornament to perfection.
Cost : £ 25

Winston Churchill Print Cushion Taken from an original painting by Sir Winston Churchill, this unique cushion marks the 40th anniversary of his death. Made from 100% cotton, this is a very striking and stylish image for either a contemporary or traditional interior. Contains a feather pad which is removable for cleaning.
Cost : £ 62

Pair of Garden Wall Plaques Available as a pair or singly, this dazzling pair of plaques are superb eye catching accessories for a boring bit of wall. If you are short of a good view out of your window, these plaques can bring enormous interest. They are well cast in faux lead, very light to handle and easily moved. Try growing a rose or clematis around them and see how great they look. No fixings required other than a nail in the wall.
Cost : £ 65

Swarovsky Crystal Brooch This elegant set of brooch and wizard drop earrings are all that is needed to dress up and feel a million dollars on an evening out. Handmade in France, based on an Edwardian design, faintly art deco, and with the same fine attention to detail with minute Swarovski crystals in a floral pattern, this is a very pretty set. Silver plated copper and Swarovski crystals.Please note: For health and hygiene reasons earrings are non-returnable
Cost : £ 32

Gold Leaves Lamp with Fine Pleated Shade A most adaptable lamp which will fit into any interior scheme and look at home. The crackled vase shaped base is made from glazed ceramic, decorated with painted leaves in a soft honey brown. The pleated shade is made using a very fine oyster cotton and is lined in a pale cream.
Cost : £ 185

Luis Masriera Frosted Enamelled Brooch There are fairies and fairies…this is one of the most refined and beautifully hand crafted examples using ancient techniques with enamel on silver. The wings and clothing of this elegant figure are created using a skill called frosted and champleve enamelling . Difficult to do but hugely effective, this skill was at its height during the art nouveau period which is where this design originated. Champleve means literally raised field which is where the enamel rises above the silver setting.
Cost : £ 159

Corner Washstand How excellent for the corner of a bedroom or a larger than average bathroom. Dress it up with a pretty jug or bowl, a glass, books soaps etc and see how indispensable it becomes. Taken from a popular design of the both the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, washstands such as this have stood the test of time because they are so incredibly useful.
Cost : £ 395

Pheasant Tea Time China - Cup & Saucer Enjoy your afternoon cuppa from this cheerful set, gaily decorated with proud cock pheasants. Made in England and with sensible sized cups, this is just the job for winter afternoons watching sport on the television. The set comprises 1 pint teapot, half pint jug, sugar bowl, cup and saucer.
Cost : £ 35

Crystal Inkwell A superbly heavy crystal inkwell in a traditional Georgian shape for your desk. This is also useful as a paperweight and will please you every time you see it for its quality and the clarity of the crystal.
Cost : £ 39

Croft Runner - large Try this classic and hard wearing runner in your hallway. Made from coir fibre this will take a lot of traffic and still look good with considerable style which is comfortable anywhere. Available in two lengths.
Cost : £ 36

Akan Disc Necklace African origins shaped this absolutely fantastic necklace and earrings. Carefully worked surfaces on the gold plating ensure that the rich expensive matt finish looks miles better than other jewellery in this price range. The ceramic beads are beautifully set off by the metal and the entire effect is outstanding. Please note: For health and hygiene reasons earrings are non-returnable.
Cost : £ 79

Narnia Floral Tri Fold Screen Narnia Floral Tri Fold ScreenBanish draughts down the back of your neck with this tremendous fabric covered screen. No detail has been overlooked, tiny brass studs set off the fire proofed fabric and the top is gently shaped to flatter any room. Unique to Ancestral Collections. Cotton, polyester and viscose mix.Narnia Floral StoolHow stylish is this? An extremely smart stool to go in front of the fire, close covered with a rich damask fabric supported on four turned mahogany legs with brass casters. This is a superb example of modern workmanship and this glorious fabric covered stool deserves to find a home in your sitting room. Cotton, polyester and viscose mix.
Cost : £ 375

Elegant Butter Dish Elegant Butter DishThis is a very classy item! A silver plated butter dish with a detachable glass liner and with a decorative berry finial. Even Anchor will look the business housed inside this.Not suitable for dishwashers, treat as silver and use a silver cloth.Double Jam PotReady for your seasonal berries this rather smart double jam pot set complete with spoons and washable liners, is excellent for the breakfast table. Smart little ball feet and wooden faux bamboo handles make it very stylish.Not suitable for dishwashers, treat as silver and use a silver cloth.
Cost : £ 28

Pink and Lilac Dragonfly Compact Glamorous or what? These tremendous handbag mirrors are just what you need for a quick makeup check and the reassurance that you possess the most dazzling compact mirror on the market. Beautifully made from pewter, hand enamelled and studded with crystals these are truly collectable works of art, each example contains a care card and comes in a velvet pouch.
Cost : £ 30

Pink Baby Memories Board Available in pink or blue, this charming notice board gives a harassed new Mum somewhere to put photographs, doctors appointment cards, tea party invitations and so on. There is not enough time to settle down with an album and stick all the pictures in so this gets rid of the guilt and allows you to enjoy the progress made by your little one from week to week.Personalisation limited to 14 characters 1st name, 12 characters 2nd name.
Cost : £ 65

Asterite Frog I never could quite bring myself to touch, let alone kiss, a frog on the off chance of some weedy youth appearing in tights and a puff of smoke. This has all changed. You will long to embrace this fantastic model of a frog. He is carved by hand from a realistic green asterite and has a "Take me home" expression that will melt your heart at twenty paces, go on, give him room in the cabinet and bring yourself a great deal of pleasure.
Cost : £ 35

When I get tired of shopping Cushion Confess! How many of you can swear that you have never, out of sheer exhaustion, wandered into a handy shoe shop purely for the comfy chairs? Here is a funny cushion to remind you of your own shopping sprees or to nudge a friend into admitting theirs!
Cost : £ 32

Pair Cockatoo Candle Sconces Accents of fine porcelain flower heads set off this wonderful pair of cockatoo's who nestle between bronze branches which support the candle holders. This is a really dressy sconce, ideal to lift a plain decorative scheme and a marvel of the caster's art. Even if you never use candles, this sconce is a fabulous addition to your wall.
Cost : £ 290

Clear Swarovski Studded Coffee Cup and Saucer Surely the most glamorous coffee cup on the market! Studded with sparkling Swarovski crystals from Austria and made from high quality fine porcelain, this is a cup and saucer for the most discerning collector. It is also available with rose and ice blue crystals bringing to your table a style both elegant in the extreme and a look that complements antique decor. We do not advise machine washing for these delicate pieces.
Cost : £ 35

Stylish Beaded Evening Bag A bit of glamour never did anyone any harm. This stylish delicately beaded bag will see you through every party this season.
Cost : £ 31

Handmade Leather Handbag with Adjustable Strap From our new friends in the south of Spain, a delectable soft beige leather bag with extending shoulder straps. Handmade as we watched in Pepe's workshop, we saw our order created from start to finish. His workmanship is special and the quality of the leather is exceptional. The silver plated clips that hold the straps in place are released with ease turning a handbag into an elegant shoulder bag in an instant.
Cost : £ 79

Magnetic Floral Bracelet Attract admiration and possibly help to do yourself some good at the same time! This brilliantly conceived floral hematite and enamel cuff bracelet uses the old magic of magnetism to help increase blood flow and thus aid recovery of stiffness and rheumatism. We hope that you will benefit from wearing it.
Cost : £ 19

Lily Wall Hanging Bring summer style into your home with these very chic wall hangings. Superb blooms of pink hydrangeas and lilies on an ivory woven ground create a calm and welcoming ambience. Please note: hanging rod not included.
Cost : £ 105

Set of Four Pheasant Coasters Here is a superb small drinks or bedside tray and matching set of coasters. Both items sport a handsome pheasant design and are colourful and resistant to liquid spills.
Cost : £ 34

Set of Three Ceramic Yellow Chicken If you need a lift first thing in the morning when you go into the kitchen to make breakfast, try looking at these three and not smiling! Ludicrous and irresistible they are pottery charmers and you need them… Now!
Cost : £ 45

Real Ruby & Gold Bug Pin A mini swarm of precious jewelled bugs! One of the bugs is created using yellow sapphires for his body as well as diamonds, these stones are hand selected and set into 18carat gold, the other bug features glittering crimson rubies also set into gold. These are truly heirloom pieces. For a gift to a Godchild or an 18th birthday or anniversary present what could be more acceptable. Available separately but glorious together these are proper and valuable gems which will be treasured by the wearer.
Cost : £ 265

Sterling Silver Sweetner Box Here is a charming old fashioned sterling silver sweetener box. On the lid is a lovely raised head of a Victorian lady. This is suitable for tablets as well and they of course taste much nicer out of a silver box!
Cost : £ 32

Acorn Picture Hook Bee Picture HookHang your favourite pictures and photographs from our buzzy summer bee hook. Charmingly presented in gilt brass this is a winner!Acorn Picture HookThis delightful little gilded brass hook is so suitable for small paintings, miniatures or photographs and delights the eye when on the wall.
Cost : £ 25

Hand painted Swiss Bridal Box A Swiss bride's bottom drawer in which she would keep her hand embroidered undies, any jewellery or valuables she was bringing to the marriage, and no doubt a few love letters from her intended. This superb re-creation of an historical artefact is in itself a decorative and cheerful container for all sorts of treasures. A lift up top forms a good hiding place for letters and the little drawers inside the doors are just waiting to be used.
Cost : £ 239

Burghley Tassel Doorstop This is a true Burghley beauty, one of the first items we reproduced when Ancestral Collections started, we have reintroduced this superb doorstop due to demand and the discovery of a new supplier. Very well cast by hand in solid weighty brass.
Cost : £ 43

Wooden Tea Box with silver plate lid Present tisanes and all varieties of exotic teas to your guests in this most attractive box. Silver plated round the glass panel, you can see the contents at a glance and select your favourite. Almost anything is better than those tatty cardboard boxes piling up near the kettle!
Cost : £ 75

White Gothic Bird Nester Sparrows, robins or blue tits, in fact anyone wanting a luxury stopover, will enjoy this elegant item. More of a bird house in fact it is an elegant focal point for your garden.
Cost : £ 59

Three Mushroom Pate Dishes Fine ceramic butter dishes and pate dishes, both carefully painted with charming mushrooms and with animal head finials on the dishes. These sets of three mean that each guest can have their own helping of butter and pate, saving all that passing round that can disrupt conversation.
Cost : £ 22

Faux Mink Gilet - Medium Gracious me! Faux fur has come a long way! This is a really smart and fashionable body warmer. Choose between a luxurious faux leopard and a subtle dark brown faux mink. Small will fit approximately 10-12, medium 14-16.
Cost : £ 115

Carved Wood Bellows Save yourself a lot of physical effort and enhance your fireplace at a stroke! Here is a well priced set of traditional bellows with leather and stud decoration. These will raise a flame from the merest spark and soon give you a good blaze with minimum effort.
Cost : £ 39

Polished Wood Corinthian Lamp A larger than usual column lamp, made from turned wood and well cast metal. For a formal desk or lamp table this has enough height to cast a glow over a large area and is a sturdy and well made item. The shade is a gem, finely pleated dupion silk in a soft gold with upturned profile, very elegant indeed!
Cost : £ 105

Silver Orange Peeler Save yourself anguish and knife damage by using this neat sterling silver orange/lemon peeler. For the dedicated dry martini fan, the wherewithal for a twist appears as if by magic. This is an unusual present for a person who has everything!
Cost : £ 35

Jade Pendant On Silver Chain Dramatic impact goes with the territory when you wear these stunning pieces. Hand carved jade or onyx, encircled with silver then hung from a fine silver chain, make dramatic pendants for the summer. Add style and glamour to your jewellery with the dazzling pierced bracelet, flattering for a wrist of any size and a true stunner on tanned skin it will be a real eye-catcher. The onyx pendant and bracelet together with the very pretty carved onyx drop earrings would make a terrific gift for someone special. Please note: For health and hygiene reasons earrings are non-returnableOnyx Pendant now discontinued
Cost : £ 59

Set of Three Central Park Cushions Three Central Park CushionsA superbly cheerful set of three feather filled cushions and a matching draught excluder set the tone for this winter. Gaily coloured musicians and entertainers strut their stuff in a fantasy of colour on a pale creamy primrose background. Both cushions are zipped to facilitate removal of the feather pad as is the draught excluder.Central Park Draught ExcluderThis cheery draught excluder matches the cushions with this fantasy pattern of embroidered musicians and entertainers which is such fun. Keep your ankles warm and feel happy at the same time!
Cost : £ 75

Limoges Victorian Style Tent Enjoy all the fun of the circus as it was years ago with this charming porcelain Big Top. Limoges artists can make a box out of almost anything and their imagery is brilliant.
Cost : £ 109

Farrier Bronze Anyone who has visited a working forge will immediately identify with this scene. A blacksmith shoes a patient horse, both are occupied with the task in hand and comfortable with one another. The modelling and casting of this piece is exceptional. The sculptor knows his subject well and portrays both the man and the horse as believable forms using the colour of the bronze and its golden patination as an accent. This looks tremendous on a windowsill or placed in front of a mirror.
Cost : £ 175

Pink Genova Jewellery Roll A suite of leather treasures for the summer. In a choice of ice blue or rose pink, a handbag beautifully fitted with zipped pockets and a mobile telephone pouch, is offered alongside the matching jewellery roll. For the business woman, we bring fashion to the boardroom with a document case which is perfect for presentations and which accommodates A4 files, has card slots and three pockets for papers. All these wonderful leather goods are fully lined and have good quality zips. Highly recommended!
Cost : £ 39

Autumn Leaves Rug Bordered with autumn leaves this very attractive natural jute rug is so perfect for this time of the year. The subtle colours of red and green and tan fit in with all colour schemes and this will turn out to be the best of buys!
Cost : £ 65

Traveller’s Globe Hold the whole world in your hand with this nicely presented globe in a box. A terrific present for a friend or youngster keen on current affairs and this is carefully antiqued so that it can be left sitting on a good piece of furniture when not in use and act as an enhancement. Not always the case with modern instructional items.REDUCED PRICE: Was £12 - Now £9
Cost : £ 9

Faux Lead Planter - Regency Design (discontinued) A superb choice of fibreglass square planters in three different attractive designs. Whether you veer towards the art nouveau look (poppies) or feel comfortable with the Regency or Griffin approach, you can be confident that each of these is good looking, easy to pick up and carry and amazingly like the lead they are reproducing.Regency planter now discontinued
Cost : £ 105

Silver Pine Cone Sconces Seasonal glamour for the dining table, these fir cone candle sticks are fun and easy to place and will bring an air of festivity to the dining room. Made from Silver plate.
Cost : £ 35

Bronze Labrador Bookends Two happy well fed Labradors will hold your books in place. Made from bronze they are well observed and well finished.
Cost : £ 59

Dog Cameo Pill Box Tuck your sweeteners away in this delectable silver and painted enamel box. With two English pointers well portrayed on the lid this is a charming box for your coffee tray and will make a wonderful gift.
Cost : £ 45

Elegant Cake Stand For old fashioned tea time "fancies". Those irresistible tiny cakes and biscuits that we love to have when friends call round, this is the ultimate serving stand. Silver plated with a delicate floral border, this is the prettiest centrepiece for your tea table that you could hope to find!Not suitable for dishwashers, treat as silver and use a silver cloth.
Cost : £ 59

A Cake in Each Hand' Cushion How well do you know your friends? You will soon find out when you give them this wonderful cushion! Such fun and it will be appreciated by everyone in the water aerobics class! Seriously, it is well made and looks very jolly on the sofa and will make everyone smile when they see it.
Cost : £ 45

Wine Bottle Collar Stop those rogue drips on your polished table with this silver plated baize lined collar. Placed round the neck of your wine bottle this looks good and will prove a practical triumph.
Cost : £ 10

Ceramic Nibbles Dishes On Tray A charming set of brightly coloured ceramic dishes on a tray for the serving of tidbits before meals. Perfect for olives or nuts and of course for dips as well. Ideal for alfresco entertaining or supper indoors, a really versatile and well priced set.
Cost : £ 39

I love cooking with wine apron Relish this superb unisex apron for use in your kitchen. It brings a whole new meaning to oven to table wear…A wonderful present for a cook with a sense of humour it is made for us in America from 100% cotton.
Cost : £ 32

Pair of Bronze Labradors There is only one thing better than a Labrador….and that is two Labradors! Here is a charming pair, waiting for their owner to come up with entertainment in the form of a walk or a days work out in the country. Made from cold cast bronzed resin this is a well observed pair that will bring much joy to a devoted lab fan.
Cost : £ 35

Set of Three Silver Tree Decorations See these silver plated tree decorations hang gaily from the branches reflecting light from the blazing fire. Watch as the dark green branches come alive with the wonderful Yuletide shapes. Everything you could wish for, angel, wreath, and a reindeer. They are all there, crafted from heavy gauge metal with a luxurious coating of silver.
Cost : £ 25

Six Replacement Soaps Classic fine guest soaps from Moyses Stevens come presented in a superb new blue and white lidded porcelain box. This on its own makes a great present but with the soaps included it is really a fantastic gift. Just the thing for the spare bathroom!
Cost : £ 12

Set of Six Bird Print Plates A wonderful set of tea plates bearing Britain's sporting birds. Featuring snipes, ducks and partridges. This is a lovely winter tea party set and very nicely made. Dishwasher safe.
Cost : £ 95

Duck Crystal Box (discontinued) A perfect pair of crystal boxes to hold first teeth, sweeteners, or trinkets. Mounted on the top is a choice between a charming gilt elephant or a delightful duck. What lovely gifts for a friend.Elephant Box now discontinued
Cost : £ 30

Set of Two Lace Coat Hangers For a bride to hang her wedding gown or her mother to hang the peacock blue two piece, this is a pretty and romantic pair of lace covered hangers with a matching scented sachet. Not of course limited to marital goings on, these hangers are ideal for delicate blouses and evening wear and add pzazz to the wardrobe.
Cost : £ 25

Christmas Garland (discontinued) Here is a traditional Christmas pillar candle for your windowsill. With verses from “Hark the Herald Angel” and medieval inspired text around it, this is a heart warming gift for a friend. Christmas Garland now discontinued
Cost : £ 18

Blue and White Rectangular Soap Box Classic fine guest soaps from Moyses Stevens come presented in a superb new blue and white lidded porcelain box. This on its own makes a great present but with the soaps included it is really a fantastic gift. Just the thing for the spare bathroom!
Cost : £ 32

Wrought Iron Log Rack A sturdy and good looking metal log holder in a burnt copper finish that will take all your logs ready to go on the fire. When the summer comes, use it for magazines!
Cost : £ 45

Crystal Heart Necklace With more than a nod to the designs of Byzantium, this beautiful heart shaped drop and necklace comes to you from the workshop of Michal Golan in New York. Hand picked crystals and metal filigree settings make her jewellery stand out and this is THE necklace for 2004!
Cost : £ 69

Limoges Watering Can Treat the gardener in your family to a fine Limoges porcelain box they can treasure for ever. This watering can encloses a small green frog and fastens with a gilded floral clasp.
Cost : £ 125

Faux Leopard Gilet - Medium Gracious me! Faux fur has come a long way! This is a really smart and fashionable body warmer. Choose between a luxurious faux leopard and a subtle dark brown faux mink. Small will fit approximately 10-12, medium 14-16.
Cost : £ 115

Paisley Folding Walking Stick Cut a dash with this patterned metallic folding walking stick. Accented with smart gilt rings this is as much of a fashion statement as a walking aid. The shaped handle is comfortable in the palm and the all over paisley print catches the light when the stick is in use. Sold with carrying case.
Cost : £ 31

Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Cheese Set For the cheese lovers amongst you, enjoy this stylish and well presented mother of pearl handled and sterling silver cheese set. It is so satisfactory to finish a meal with an elegant selection of cheeses, now you have the wherewithal to make a real impact.
Cost : £ 79

Old Rose Alpaca Cobweb Wrap Wrap yourself in unrivalled luxury! A choice of two subtle colours and superb handling and weight characterise these two shawls. Made from cobweb light, knitted baby alpaca. They are large enough to use as stoles over summer frocks and soft enough to use as a draught preventer around your neck. Choose from old rose and biscuit.
Cost : £ 59

Pair Pineapple Tealight Holder A superb rich glow comes from this very smart cut glass beaded tea light. Painstakingly made by hand in that up-to-the-minute colour combination of deep purple and lime green these are very smart and decorative lights that will work as well in the summertime as in the winter.
Cost : £ 20

Wicker Corner Pet Bed An absolutely brilliant idea for rooms without a lot of storage space for dog baskets. A corner edition that fits as neatly as anything, is raised to avoid draughts and comes with a complementary cosy washable fleece pad. Our sample in the office has been constantly occupied since we got it! Suitable for up to a small labrador.
Cost : £ 95

Pewter Shell Bowl & Spoon Made from safe non tarnishing pewter, this lovely shell and its special spoon make a real impact on the dining table. A pair look even better!
Cost : £ 35

Pink Alpaca Bed Socks Bring comforting style to your tootsies with this matching set of softest alpaca bedsocks and the toning hottie cover in pink or blue. The cuddle factor is tremendous and warm toes are a must, go on! Treat yourself!
Cost : £ 39

Pink/Purple Wool Shawl Three glamorous shades in pure wool bring high summer fashion to your shawl selection this spring. The pashmina craze has had us enthralled for years now and shows no sign of fading. A shawl or throw in a vibrant summer shade will lift an outfit and cheer you up.
Cost : £ 45

Wine and Champagne Bottle Coaster Pair With a Bacchanalian design of grapes and vine leaves, this pair of coasters, for champagne and wine bottles will look tremendous on your table. Silver plated with grooved wooden bases centred by a silver plated disc, these are extremely smart. They have velvet bases which will cherish your fine furniture and prevent ring marks from cold bottles.
Cost : £ 36

Lambkin Doorstop This soft and unbelievably cuddly lamb is a real heart breaker, for a favourite grandchild or as a bit of total self indulgence, this is a doorstop with a difference. Weighted just enough with sand to hold a door comfortably the effect is totally charming and will make a lovely Christmas present.
Cost : £ 29

Silver Plated Sauce Spoon An elegant silver plated sauce ladle which is the right size for a sauceboat or bowl. Simple, practical and a good price.
Cost : £ 10

Silver Cat Whistle We never want our cat lovers to feel neglected, so this silver whistle topped with the head of a kitty with a ribbon bow around her neck makes a great gift for Christmas. Very useful for personal protection this whistle will be heard for a considerable distance and will look good on your key ring.
Cost : £ 23

Brass Candlestick No more digging about with a knife in the bottom of the candlestick to extract the remains of the last candle. Just gently push up the stub inside the brass holder using the side lever and start afresh.
Cost : £ 18

Oscar the Otter Oscar the otter is positively the most adorable toy for a country minded child. And he holds open the bedroom door as he is weighted with sand! His over the shoulder bag contains a shiny fish and his clothing is removable.
Cost : £ 35

Bolero Black and Red Crystal Spectacle Chain Is it a necklace or is it a chain for specs? The answer is that it is both! Brilliantly conceived as a dual purpose item of jewellery it will complement any outfit and enable you to read the newspaper.
Cost : £ 23

Floating Bath Thermometer True and horrible tales of people scalding themselves in the bath will hopefully become a thing of the past using this neat and easy to read digital bath thermometer. Whether you are elderly or bathing a young child this is a device you cannot afford to be without.
Cost : £ 16

`My Home Is My Castle' Doormat I think we all like to think this but I do hope a Duke buys one of these to prove it right! Anyway, mud is mud wherever it lies and you certainly don’t need it in your hall so use this excellent mat to extract it from the soles of your wellies.
Cost : £ 32

Bronze Snipe Here is a sporting addition to our British bird collection! Following the success of our pheasant and partridge, we bring you the charming snipe. Mounted on a black marble base he is beautifully detailed with fine modelling and forms a very pleasing sculpture.
Cost : £ 95

Silver and Black Pearl Necklace Put this delicate pendant on its silver chain and wait for the compliments to flood in! A ribbon bow with a black fresh water pearl drop makes both this and the accompanying earrings so wearable for daytime or evening. These pieces of jewellery look wonderful with plain black but also when worn with a summer tan are dazzling.REDUCED PRICE: Earrings - Were £35 - Now £26REDUCED PRICE: Necklace - Was £37 - Now £27
Cost : £ 37

Pierced Mahogany Entrance Table For that awkward narrow space in a hall, or behind a door this is the best solution. A mahogany (from managed plantations) pierced table to hold a vase or telephone, a plant or clock. So amazingly adaptable you will wonder how you managed without it.
Cost : £ 149

Netsuke Puppies Often seen on the Antiques Roadshow, netsuke are miniature carved figures, used in olden times as toggles on traditional costumes in Japan. We found a craftsman sitting in front of his house in China, carving these superlative pieces by hand with boundless patience and unbelievable skill. Made from calamander wood, these enchanting creations make wonderful collectibles for your shelf. Out of this hard timber comes a rabbit, two tiny puppies playing and two exotic birds on a tree stump. In keeping with custom, each little treasure is drilled with two holes, which provided the fastening for the cord in olden times. Because each is individually carved for you, no two are exactly alike and therefore are unique. Each comes in a spectacular gift box.
Cost : £ 32

Ceramic Cache Pot A medium sized cache pot for those essential house plants that keep us all sane during dark winter months. Prettily decorated with a bird design this is a good robust planter.
Cost : £ 49

Red and Gilt Lacquer Charger A superbly sophisticated red lacquer charger which will go with any dinner service or sit happily on a marble topped table as a feature in a hallway. This is so chic and in the same family of chinoiserie designed articles as the clock AJE536 and the table mirror on AJH538
Cost : £ 89

Limoges Shopping Bag For the shopaholic this will make a very good present. She, or perhaps he, may get the message! A pretty little shopping bag decorated in bright enamels by hand in Limoges.
Cost : £ 150

Hanging Bird Feeder Bring feathered visitors to your garden with this super-smart bird feeder ! A copper roof and pierced trellis balcony, made from FSC timber, make the feeder look exactly like a beach house in the Bahamas! If the style doesn't get them, the contents will. When this is loaded with supplies of sunflower seeds and nuts you will be amazed at the occupancy rate!
Cost : £ 39

Xmas Silk Thread Robin This superbly embroidered linnet is a perfect foil for his friends the robin and the finch. All are made from silk and will shine brightly against your tree's foliage.
Cost : £ 11

Chocolate Faux Suede Cushion Three supremely elegant cushions to accessorise our faux suede cube. Chocolate, caramel and cream are the colours of today's interiors and these three will transform your old sofa into a fashion statement. Feather pads included.
Cost : £ 25

Mahogany Side Table Use this stylish and sensible table for a multitude of tasks. For a vase, for a statue, for a lamp, the list is endless. Storage is taken care of with a neat integral drawer. The timber comes from a managed plantation and is a rich deep brown.
Cost : £ 205

Silver Fox Paperweight Charlie fox will keep all the stray papers tidy on your desk! He is made of sterling silver and is finely modelled with excellent detail.
Cost : £ 110

Limoges Blue Wheel Barrow A jaunty Limoges wheelbarrow to bring a profusion of painted flowers to your shelf. This is a little treasure of a box and it will bring back summer memories during all the dark days of winter.
Cost : £ 125

Chinoiserie Mantel Clock From a wonderful new American supplier comes this delectable mantel clock. In chinoiserie style which is top of house designers popularity stakes at present, this lovely decorated black and gold cased clock will fit in with any interior and is no trouble to look after because it contains a battery operated clock. This is a real winner! 2AA batteries required (not included).
Cost : £ 115

Umbrella Walking Stick Half walking stick and half umbrella. Useful, practical and good looking. The essential companion for rambles in the countryside this summer.
Cost : £ 39

Marble Top Mahogany Break Front Cabinet A sideboard with style! Cream marble on the top of this elegant mahogany break front cabinet adds a lot of interest and provides a trouble free surface for food or vases of flowers. This makes an ideal drinks cupboard and it is a multi-use piece of furniture.
Cost : £ 695

Toile Tissue Box Cover - Pink For a really feminine bedroom you can’t beat toile de jouy. Enjoying a complete renaissance at present and featured in dozens of home improvement magazines these French country patterns are used to great effect here in the matching waste bin and tissue box cover. Applied to the surface and then sealed, these charming designs will never date. Available in blue or pink.REDUCED PRICES: Waste Bins - Were £99 - Now £75Tissue Box Covers - Were £61 - Now £45Blue Waste Bin and Blue Tissue Box Cover now discontinued
Cost : £ 37

Set of Six Placemats A delicate colourway to enhance your table settings, blue and spring green combine in this sophisticated damask design of table mats and napkins and at a most attractive price. Pierced silver plate goes to make up these superb napkin rings. Fresh and summery they are just the thing for pretty parties in the garden.
Cost : £ 28

Gilded Lacquer Mirror Amazingly grand, this lacquer mirror in the form of a 17th century example, has a lot going for it. Skilfully modelled raised decoration forms the centrepiece of the arched panel. Two Shi Shi or Buddhist lion dogs gamble against a stylised background, the gilded accents complement the gilt and red and black frame to the glass which has a lovely bevelled edge. This is a lovely piece and definitely deserves a place on your wall.
Cost : £ 210

Limoges Pink Birthday Cake For a special birthday this is the perfect present, especially for a recipient on a diet, in fact it should probably be sold with a guarantee not to put on weight! Limoges artists have excelled themselves with this cake and candle and Happy Birthday message...Enjoy!
Cost : £ 77

Velvet Loo Cushion Avoid the embarrassment of guests getting lost on their way to the bathroom with this neat little cushion to hang on the door handle. Made from cotton velvet with embroidery and cord matching.
Cost : £ 26

Cockerel Matchbox Holder Cardboard matchboxes are beastly things to look at, this very smart and elegant box holder turns a catastrophe into a table top triumph! Two superb chickens are softly coloured and will complement any interior. Made from wood with decoupage decoration
Cost : £ 22

Wool Carpet Runner - Burgundy A simple pleasing 100% wool runner for your hall or landing. Easily placed and comforting to walk on this is bound to be a success. It comes in two comfortable colourways, burgundy or green.
Cost : £ 175

Tulip Cushion A floral trio of superb cushions to brighten up a tired sofa! With pretty designs of poppies, tulips and hydrangea, these will fit anywhere and enhance your room décor. The cotton covers contain removable pads.
Cost : £ 36

Porcelain Egg with Clock For a bedside table this little gilt clock contained within a porcelain egg is totally irresistible. Both useful and decorative it has huge appeal.
Cost : £ 120

Amelia Earrings This superb topaz coloured suite is so unbelievably chic! Surrounded by clear Swarovsky crystals, the faceted oval stones are very wearable no matter what your colouring and go well on winter and summer outfits.Please note: For health and hygiene reasons earrings are non-returnable
Cost : £ 29

Lap Tray For those confined to bed or long periods sitting down, these lap trays are a Godsend. You can take your correspondence out into the garden on a nice day and yet have a solid surface on which to write, meals are easily manageable on these wipe clean trays and the racing motif is backed by a checked fabric.
Cost : £ 29