Art Noveau Bronze
Online Price : £68

An attractive art nouveau inspired sculpture in bronze of a romantic long haired girl which will give you endless pleasure on your desk if used as a paperweight or catch everyone's eye on a wall bracket or table.

Brass and Ceramic Candlesticks Raised on superbly cast bronze twig supports, this pair of simply delicious bird candle sticks are unique to us. Charming little fat finches are surrounded by finely hand painted flower heads and sophisticated celadon bases and candle holders. These are really grand and stylish items and will grace a mantelpiece to perfection.
Cost : £ 139

Limoges Snowflake A winter box for an ideal Christmas gift! Snowmen and snow flakes have a magic that never fades and Grandpas are really good at building snowmen, while they are doing that, Grannies deserve a pretty box to have on their dressing tables.
Cost : £ 169

Mahogany Coffee Table Ring the changes with this elegant circular coffee table. Turned legs and a generous under shelf enhance the appeal of this useful piece and cunningly fitted drawers provide even more storage. Made in mahogany from sustainable forests.NB. The incorrect price for this item was printed in the Christmas 2004 catalogue.
Cost : £ 525

Silver Wine Cooler and arms A double whammy crested wine cooler! Here is a sensible thing for the two bottle man! Of course if it is a couple of reds you would like to warm up a bit, just fill with warm water instead of ice! Wash in warm soapy water and dry gently with a clean cloth, do not wash in a dishwasher.Not suitable for dishwashers, treat as silver and use a silver cloth.
Cost : £ 105

Hand Carved Red Squirrel Add this delicious cornelian squirrel to your collection of miniature figures. So bright eyed and bushy tailed and a reminder of what we have lost with the remorseless advance of the grey squirrel throughout Britain. This carving is licensed to the National Trust for Scotland, one of the last outposts of the breeding habitat of this charming little animal.
Cost : £ 45

Walnut and Brass Umbrella Stand Splendidly nostalgic and comfortable, this piece of hall furniture could have come out of the entrance to a gentleman’s club in London or a georgian house in the country. It is a well recognised design, re created for you in solid walnut and brass with excellent craftsmanship, give the brollies and sticks in your home a new lease of life with this great hall stand.
Cost : £ 168

Faux Pine and Berries Ring Bring Christmas to your home instantly! With the attractive set of garland, candle ring, tree table decoration and swag to go above the door. All made from faux holly enhanced with bright red berries. You can do the whole house at a stroke with this collection, yet another chore ticked off on the Christmas list, and if there is a bit of dust about on the leaves after the festivities (surely not?...) just run the offending item under the tap!For Candles, please see YSH118 & USH190
Cost : £ 12

Limoges Snowman Box From fantasy to reality! Everyone loves a snowman and what is more nostalgic than an old fashioned toy train? This is a good Christmas Limoges box to add to your collection!
Cost : £ 195

Silver Plated Fruit Bowl with Scissors Here is a lot of design for the centre of your table! A spreading silver plated fruit bowl with a pair of scissors and a hook for a bunch of grapes craftily included in the handle. This will look wonderful on either a summer table in the garden or at Christmas filled with candies and nuts.
Cost : £ 79

Small Raffia Bag These are the two colours that everyone wants. Pale apple green and sweetie pink, a great combination and here available as a neat bag in a choice of three sizes. Use for shopping, the beach or a dressy party, wherever you are and whatever you are doing....pretty much...these bags will see you through!
Cost : £ 19

Grape Champagne Cooler For those festive bottles of champagne this is the most tremendous silver plated bowl. Anyone with a restaurant or hotel to furnish needs one of these and for those of us with more mundane decoration should try this piece on the hall table or on top of a cabinet and see how wonderful it looks.
Cost : £ 99

Mouse Doorstop Hold your heaviest door open with the assistance of this small but perfectly formed rodent. Curled up on this solid wedge, he is mighty strong for his size!
Cost : £ 25

Faux Pine and Berries Garland Bring Christmas to your home instantly! With the attractive set of garland, candle ring, tree table decoration and swag to go above the door. All made from faux holly enhanced with bright red berries. You can do the whole house at a stroke with this collection, yet another chore ticked off on the Christmas list, and if there is a bit of dust about on the leaves after the festivities (surely not?...) just run the offending item under the tap!For Candles, please see YSH118 & USH190
Cost : £ 33

Decoupage Tray Carry out your drinks to the garden with this lovely painted and decoupage metal tray. Deep enough to avoid spills and very Victorian in inspiration, this is a delectable thing and pretty enough to garnish a kitchen shelf.
Cost : £ 59

Pearl Necklace & Heart Pendant This stunning and dramatic necklace looks amazing on a simple sweater or with a low cut dress. So fashionable and stylish!
Cost : £ 36

Roses Gardening Gauntlets Full blown garden roses are woven in 100%cotton and added to the softest leather gloves to create gauntlets worthy of a fashion show. These are practical and so very smart. You no longer need fear thistles or nettles, these gauntlets will protect your hands and wrists perfectly.
Cost : £ 54

Black Velvet Embroided Coat This is a stunning evening coat, wear it over jeans or a long dress, keep it on all evening and bring a faintly bohemian air to your surroundings. This beautifully embroidered coat, made from soft black velvet has a trimming of faux fur along the leading edge. Everyone should have one of these. Available in sizes ***********
Cost : £ 215

Cat Draught Excluder Keep cold winter draughts at bay with this jolly cat excluder. It fits neatly along the base of an ill fitting door and stops those chills in their tracks! Made from cotton, acrylic and polyester.Front and back shown.
Cost : £ 42

Black Silver Beaded Evening Bag Loop this stunning black beaded bag over your wrist and get ready to party! It is a real dazzler and will take you to the grandest balls in style.
Cost : £ 35

Squirrel Nut Cracker Nail those nuts with our cast iron squirrel! This may sound like the name of a heavy metal pop group, however this is a very practical and attractive fireside addition that will earn his keep at Christmas. Place the nut in the aperture and apply pressure to the squirrel, Bingo! So easy...
Cost : £ 15

Miniature Ceramic Frog Band Froggy would a wooing go….presumably to the strains of this delicious frog band! Made from porcelain and cute as anything, these guys are fun for your mantelpiece.
Cost : £ 35

Swarovski Crystal, Jasper and Pearl Necklace Faceted Swarovski crystal beads separated by fancy jasper and pearls make this long necklace something special. Because of the extra length you can choose whether to double it up and wear it as a choker, or let it hang as a single strand. Very good and fashionable colours make this a must have item for this winter.
Cost : £ 99

Pink Torino A4 Folder 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 : £ 62

Large Raffia Bag These are the two colours that everyone wants. Pale apple green and sweetie pink, a great combination and here available as a neat bag in a choice of three sizes. Use for shopping, the beach or a dressy party, wherever you are and whatever you are doing....pretty much...these bags will see you through!
Cost : £ 23

Royal Chelsea Oval Platter Bearing exquisite floral designs that are based on those created by the Chelsea factory in the early 18th century which are now in the collection of the Royal family, these stunning platters are of top quality. These beautiful botanical plates are useful as well as highly decorative. For desserts or servings of fruit or sandwiches they are ideal, or to inspire the decoration of a room, try an old trick and set them on the top of a door frame secured with a small wooden strip so that they can't slip. By doing this you give yourself a colour reference round which you can base the colours of paint and fabrics and create an unusual and eye catching wall accessory at the same time.
Cost : £ 79

Umbrella Walking Stick Keep dry when out walking, not to mention smug! This nifty stick is robust and workmanlike and comes with a secret ingredient, a splendid umbrella incorporated within the cane. This is a most ingenious device.
Cost : £ 38

Pair of Decorative Brass Branches How about these superb decorative branches with handmade fine porcelain flowers and realistic solid bronze birds! As accent pieces in a sitting room, perhaps in front of a mirror, these are outstanding. Each tiny flower petal is hand painted and the modelling of the metal is exquisite. An unusual and very eye catching pair.
Cost : £ 215

Central Park Draught Excluder 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 : £ 25

Jewelled Bees Handbag Mirror Choose from one of these delectable jewelled handbag mirrors. Almost too good to hide away inside a bag, these are made from skilfully patinated brass with enamelled insects and meticulously observed flowers centred by crystals. These would look good on display in a cabinet, let alone on a dressing table. Why not choose both and start a collection?
Cost : £ 29

Pearl and Crystal Necklace This trio of superb pearl necklaces are so very wearable. Whether you select one or all three, the long ropes of shimmering crystals and assorted pearls are hugely decorative and particularly good on a plain jersey. The extra length enables you to choose to wear the necklaces long or doubled. Very versatile!
Cost : £ 29

Cream Regency Stool Beautifully copied from the Regency original situated at Blairquhan castle in Ayrshire, this delightful mahogany and gilded stool is a lovely piece of furniture. Ideal for bedrooms, at the foot of a bed or in front of a dressing table, perfect for either side of a fireplace in a sitting room and an eye catching piece in a hallway. Because the caned seat is softly curved to fit the human posterior this is really comfortable to sit on . The stool is also available in a painted antique cream finish to order
Cost : £ 369

Garden Arbour Fabulous! An arbour, an arch and an eye catching focal point for your garden all in one. Grow clematis and wonderful scented roses up this superb arbour. Two fold down seats make for easy and confidential conversations and the whole thing will complete a walkway or meandering path in grass.
Cost : £ 450

Pair of Needlepoint Cushions Lean back onto these really pretty cushions and relax! Filled with selected feathers, they have covers of hand made needlepoint and velvet backs. The soft tones of blue and gold on a beige background are so easily assimilated into the décor of a room that you will wonder how you managed before thay arrived!
Cost : £ 92

Silk and Crystal Button Evening Bag When you are out on the town, you need a bag that will do you justice. A choice of two superb evening bags with crystal button fastenings and embroidered panels. Both bags have antiqued metal trims and each is fully lined and has a detachable shoulder chain. Both these silk bags are really outstanding. The problem is going to be choosing which to buy!
Cost : £ 52

Brass Dog's Lead Hook A good place to store the dog's lead. A brass dogs' head graces this robust hook which you can keep by the back door, ready for use.
Cost : £ 10

Porcelain and Pearl Pendant The delicacy of hand made porcelain carefully assembled into tiny blossoms, each joined with gold plated links and enhanced with pearls. This is a very unusual and eye catching suite of jewellery comprising a pendant necklace and ear clips which will flatter any neckline and look good for formal evening wear or daytime.
Cost : £ 49

Rustic Oak Leaf Firescreen Do away with an empty fireplace during warmer months by placing this very attractive screen on the hearth. Suddenly a black dreary space is transformed to a focal point of the room. If the fire is lit, this screen will prevent sparks on the carpet with its dense mesh. Altogether a very practical and stylish item.
Cost : £ 149

Spin the Bottle Wine Charms With Coasters And Game Keep the glass you started the evening with and have a laugh at the same time. Glass charms and a fun game to make the party go!
Cost : £ 27

Vintage Draught Excluder Whether you have a draughty house or not, this draught excluder creates a bit of fun! Team it up with the chateau cushions and transform your study into an oenophile’s paradise (wine experts to you and me)! For any man or woman keen on their cellar, or cupboard under the stairs come to that, these are the furnishing essentials. Raise your glass, savour the wine, and sink back against these comfy cotton covered cushions with pads that are removable for cleaning … in case you accidentally spill a drop!
Cost : £ 25

Mahogany Circular Three Drawer Chest A sturdy and practical item of furniture that deserves a home in almost every room in the house. Perfect as a bedside table or chest of drawers, ideal in the bathroom for bits and pieces, excellent to go beside the sofa to hold a lamp and CDs etc, I could go on! Made in mahogany from sustainable forests with solid brass knobs.NB. The incorrect price for this item was printed in the Christmas 2004 catalogue.
Cost : £ 235

Painted Wood Breakfast Tray My idea of heaven! The newspaper, coffee, crisp toast and a pretty breakfast in bed tray... This is a well priced and attractive tray with folding supports that tuck neatly over your knees. Dress it up with a tray cloth, nice china and a little vase of flowers and you will find your spare room booked until next Christmas!
Cost : £ 39

Brass Swing Mirror This elegant architecturally inspired mirror is the perfect addition to a downstairs loo, bedroom or bathroom. Versatile enough to be incorporated as an accent piece on a dressing table it is a simply charming mirror.
Cost : £ 115

Limoges Garden Cart Open this gaily decorated garden cart and see what lies within! What you might expect to find in a properly equipped garden is of course on view! A lovely summer box which will make a great gift. Limoges porcelain is always an acceptable present.
Cost : £ 150

Elegant Bookshelf At last a bookshelf with good space which does not look like a charity sale offer. Well proportioned and nicely coloured in mahogany veneers, this pretty item is ideal for a bedroom or landing and will accommodate all your favourite tomes.
Cost : £ 405

Ceramic Rose Planter - Oval Ceramic Rose Planter - OvalTry this little ceramic sweetie in your bathroom or bedroom to hold such essentials as cotton wool or a posy of fresh garden flowers. The oval shape is unusual and eye catching and will make itself useful in so many ways.Ceramic Rose Planter -CircularUse this delicate little planter to hide an ugly plastic flower pot from the garden centre and enjoy the fresh overall rosebud design in your sitting room. This is a ceramic gem which lends itself to so many rooms in the house and will enhance them all.
Cost : £ 26

Red Crystal And Silver Heart Keyring Bring romance to your handbag with this dazzling faceted crystal keyring! This delight is more than it seems… you can remove the heart and use it as a locket on a chain. Two functions for the price of one and thoroughly satisfactory on both counts.
Cost : £ 45

"A woman's Place is at the Bridge Table" Cushion This cushion seems to state the obvious, carefully leaving out the obvious objections, such as who is going to cook the dinner and walk the dog. Comfortable for the back, this makes a great gift.
Cost : £ 29

Faux Pine and Berries Swag Bring Christmas to your home instantly! With the attractive set of garland, candle ring, tree table decoration and swag to go above the door. All made from faux holly enhanced with bright red berries. You can do the whole house at a stroke with this collection, yet another chore ticked off on the Christmas list, and if there is a bit of dust about on the leaves after the festivities (surely not?...) just run the offending item under the tap!For Candles, please see YSH118 & USH190
Cost : £ 22

Burr Walnut Lazy Susan You may never have to pass the jam again with this elegantly revolving burr veneered Lazy Susan for the centre of your table. Generously proportioned, it will hold all sauces and condiments within easy reach and will prevent the gap in an interesting conversation caused by someone saying “please pass the sauce”. The circular tray is raised on a metal ring with padded feet which allows the tray to revolve without damaging your table.
Cost : £ 199

Vienna Chamber Candlestick Candlesticks of all sorts are popular with our clients, this decorative example is glamorous in the extreme with deepest cobalt and bright gilding in dazzling harmony.
Cost : £ 24

Pearl and Hematite Bracelet Wear this sunny coloured expanding bracelet, confident that your aching hands may well benefit from the hematite beads in this design. This mineral which occurs naturally has been proven to have magnetic qualities which increase blood flow to joints.
Cost : £ 28

Ladies Writing Desk The sheer femininity of this piece of lovely walnut furniture is not in doubt and anyone with an appreciation of fine furniture and elegant craftsmanship will covet this desk. Surprisingly small exterior proportions make this an ideal piece for the room where space is at a premium and the skill of the maker will be an everlasting joy.
Cost : £ 1275

Silver Charity Bangle We all buy charity wrist bands but sometimes they do nothing for the outfit! Here is salvation in the form of a sterling silver bangle that slips neatly round the band and gives you a smart item of jewellery that looks good anywhere.
Cost : £ 49

Card Table Cloth For any keen bridge players amongst you… this is the last word in card tablecloths! So smart that you will want to keep it on view all the time, this is generously sized and made from 100% cotton weave.
Cost : £ 99

Cigar Cutter An old, well tested way of decapitating your Christmas treat, so much nicer than biting the end of the cigar and spending Christmas day wishing someone had given you a toothpick in your stocking.
Cost : £ 18

Gilded Aquamarine Planter A truly outstanding planter this ceramic beauty is painted in the most delicate aquamarine, enhanced with pairs of delicious birds in gilt heart shaped panels. Irresistible!
Cost : £ 26

Burghley Wine Glasses-Water 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 : £ 43

T’ang Brass Horse Probably one of the most famous and much copied images from antiquity is this T’ang horse. Not surprising really because it is a stupendous model. Made for us in heavy patinated bronzed metal in China, the country of origin of the T’ang dynasty, this is crafted to the highest standards and will stand out on your mantelpiece as a focal point .
Cost : £ 75

George III Style Log Bucket This superb rendition of a George 3rd mahogany brass lined bucket caught our eye the moment we saw it! The close grained timber is carved with an elegant spiral design and the fitments are all of solid brass. Buckets such as this were popular in great Irish houses to hold peat for fires, they are excellent nowadays for logs. Others were made without liners and with an aperture at the side to carry dinner plates between the kitchen and the dining room. This example is a serious hand made recreation of a valuable antique and in its turn will appreciate in value and will bring stature to your fireplace.
Cost : £ 550

Faux Leather Book Coasters Four neat leather look drinks coasters stylishly stored within the covers of a faux book are extremely useful to stop those rings appearing on polished surfaces. These will protect the desk from the mid morning coffee risk and come in handy for the twilight tincture, altogether irresistible.
Cost : £ 49

Hand Carved Mother of Pearl Pendant Sterling silver forms the support for this dazzling mother of pearl disc with its pearl drop. Hand carved by a meticulous craftsman, this is a summer necklace that will go with anything you wish and take you confidently through the day into a party mode.
Cost : £ 149

Limoges Teddy Box With Train Dear little hand painted Limoges Teddy wishes you all the best this Christmas! Sitting quite contentedly beside the drum, he is just waiting for a good home!
Cost : £ 95

Glass Beaded Butterflies Set Tiny glass beaded butterflies skim the needles on your tree looking for all the world as though they had just flown in from exotic shores! Brilliant colours and delicate hand work distinguish these charmers from run-of-the mill offerings.
Cost : £ 31

Pheasant Tray 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 : £ 45

Limoges Mandolin Captain Corelli would have loved this box, a florally decorated mandolin most charmingly made, ribbons and a music scroll complete the picture. This is such an unusual box, how can you resist?
Cost : £ 129

Cherub Wall Garden Plaque 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 : £ 35

Aussie Waxed Hat - Small We have all seen them but they can prove elusive in the shops. A good Aussie waxed green hat that will protect you in all sorts of weather and look pretty smart in Sainsbury’s.
Cost : £ 21

Hand Engraved Glass Jam Jar This vintage style, hand engraved glass jam jar will look superb on your breakfast table, filled with this year's strawberry jam! Dishwasher safe.
Cost : £ 29

Owl Salt and Pepper Something fun for the breakfast tray. This little fellow splits in half, salt in his top and pepper in his underneath. Made from glazed ceramic he is very Wade-like in his appeal.
Cost : £ 15

Two Large Potted Phalaenopsis Following the success of our gorgeous faux orchids last year we are pleased to present to you our selection for this Christmas season. An excellent pair of delicate flowered plants, so realistic you cannot believe they are not natural. Ideal for a hall or passageway, just try to keep a straight face when you are praised for your growing skills by visitors!
Cost : £ 75

Pair of Chinese Dog Bookends No one could resist these cute ceramic Chinese dog bookends with their ludicrous expressions! They command your attention and fulfil a useful function at the same time. They also make great mantelpiece decoration and bring a smile to the faces of visitors.
Cost : £ 69

Acorn String Dispenser Wooden "Treen" items don't appear very often. This is an old design brought up to date which will stop you having to hunt feverishly for that elusive ball of string when Christmas presents loom. Good looking in its own right this is a great desk accessory.
Cost : £ 29

Ice and PickleTong No more fingers in the ice bucket or the pickle jar. Do it the professional way, grab your cube or pickle in the jaws of this device with the simple press of a button. Used in hotels and bars for years this is a practical and easy to use item. Made from stainless steel.
Cost : £ 13

Pair of Elephant Lamps Complete with Dupion Shades Two very smart pillar lamps and shades. Both featuring an elephant as the finial. The columns are crackled and the superb dupion shades are made in the shape of temples and are garnished with crystal drops. These are fantastically elegant and would look stunning on either side of a leather covered sofa, or on each side of a fireplace.
Cost : £ 245

Gold Beaded Napkin Rings Ring in the festive season with these delightful beaded napkin rings! Available in gold or silver, they will really doll up your table and make your guests feel very special.
Cost : £ 24

Faberge Style Pendant - Purple A single green or Puple enamelled egg makes an eye catching pendant on a fine gold chain. Derived from the work of Carl Faberge who worked for the Czar of Russia and his family this is a beautiful and unusual piece which is brought to you from workshops in America.
Cost : £ 35

Floral Duck Doorstop No excuse for banging doors, this delightful upholstered duck will hold the door open and accessorise your room at the same time.
Cost : £ 35

Back Cushion If like me you suffer from a dodgy back, particularly when sitting in the car for long distances, this may well turn out to be the best thing you have bought yourself for ages. Made from warm natural sheeps fleece, jointed in three pieces so that it curves around you and backed with tartan wipeable fabric, this is a really good idea. Warmth helps to stop muscles tightening and it is a comfort in many of the modern chairs that seem to be shaped for aliens, this is a welcome practical addition to everyday living.
Cost : £ 26

Florence Silk Curtains Sumptuous embroidered silk is used for these glamorous and luxuriant curtains. The softest green silk background is enhanced with contrasting rich gold, blue and cream embroidery. No effort has been spared by the manufacturers to ensure a very high quality product and we are proud to bring you these lovely curtains. Fully Interlined with weighted hems.
Cost : £ 295

Gilded Wrought Iron Fire Guard A thoroughly sensible cast iron black and gilt fireguard. This is a heavy piece which will serve you well for years. Finely scrolled with three panels it is a traditional type and very handsome.
Cost : £ 159

Decorative Toilet Roll Holder A novel approach to an old problem. How much more elegant than the wall mounted chrome fittings of yesteryear.
Cost : £ 33

Croft Runner - medium 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 : £ 26

Akan Earrings 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 : £ 21

Angelo Hanging Chandelier For your conservatory or terrace this is a very attractive cast metal chandelier. Painted in rustic cream, it has huge visual appeal and looks equally good in a formal dining room. For natural candles only.
Cost : £ 149

Set of Four Fox Hounds Coasters A small drinks tray and matching coasters have been handmade in Florence for us. Perfect to go beside a bed for water or beside the sofa for something stronger, they are decorated with poignant images of fox hounds in their kennel.
Cost : £ 35

Silver and Mop letter opener Refillable Silver BallpointPenSubtle, neatly made and something that will become an indispensable part of your handbag! This silver ballpoint pen is a sturdy and useful item, perfect for a lady or a man and being of such heavy silver you miss it when it is not around. It takes a standard refill too!Silver and Mop letter openerYou might as well enjoy opening letters from your bank, even if the contents are not up to much. This delightfully styled silver hall marked letter opener is an elegant reminder of how breakfast used to be in the great houses, the post delivered on a silver tray, a butler discreetly preferring such a letter opener to his employer. Kedgeree anyone?
Cost : £ 59

Cream Rustic Fleur de Lys Rug A hard wearing and good looking rug for your sitting room. Made from jute with three choices of colourway. The simple and stylish classical design will suit most spaces and the natural fibres are very "Now".
Cost : £ 59

Small Butterfly Silk Night Dress A superb pure silk dressing gown and negligee that would not have looked out of place in Gone with the Wind. Clear aquamarine colouring enhanced by delicate butterflies, this is not an item to be found in a shop and is brought to you in the knowledge that you will find it as irresistible as we did! Available in two sizes.
Cost : £ 72

Heraldic Banner + Hanging Rod This stylish heraldic banner comes with a free brass pole. What a stylish item to hang on your wall and what lovely warm colours for the winter season. Made from a cotton and acrylic mix.
Cost : £ 79

Queen Anne Style Dining Chair Copied imaginatively from a Queen Anne example at Burghley, this is the most stupendous chair. The frame of glowing lustrous mahogany is set off to perfection by glorious crewel work mounted over plump upholstery. The important thing about a chair, whether intended for dining or not, is that it should be sturdy enough to take a large person in comfort. This depends on the quality of the upholstery and the rake of the seat and this chair excels in both respects to such an extent that we are trading in our dining chairs for these superb examples of handmade modern furniture.
Cost : £ 495

Cake Forks set Do the decent thing by your gateau and make use of these very smart silver plated cake forks with the accompanying slice. Ideal for summer fruit tarts or naughty cheesecakes, this is a practical and good looking set.REDUCED PRICE: Was £24 - Now £16
Cost : £ 16

Floral Airbed What a superbly designed duo for summer! A luxurious floral lounging cushion with a stylish checked waterproof reverse whose colourway is so fashionable for beside the swimming pool or on the beach and in tandem with the matching lilo (which of course is not plastic but lovely old fashioned cotton canvas with a waterproof interior), makes a superb pair of leisure accessories.
Cost : £ 59

Silver Colonial Wall Clock A funky wall clock in a choice of two colour ways, black with gold accents and silver with gold. Made from mdf with a battery movement, these are eye-catching accessories for your wall and an alternative to veneered wood.
Cost : £ 135

Pink Leather Laptop Case House your laptop in the luxury it deserves within this ice blue or rose pink leather carrying case. There is no reason on earth why all electronics have to be black or porridge coloured, and equally no reason why cases should look industrial. Bring style to the office and set a trend!
Cost : £ 105

Roman Urn Table Lamp Quality like this does not come along often, this turned and veneered lamp is a star for an office or desk environment and also looks good in a room with books. The world seems to be full of pale coloured lamp bases and it is a relief to find a design that is a little more masculine. Shade not included.
Cost : £ 150

Stella Table Lamp A ravishing lamp, moulded and finished in aged gilt to produce a wonderful bedside or sitting room lamp. This comes with a gold pleated shade hung with beads and is a very eye catching lighting source for a pretty interior.
Cost : £ 169

Picnic Essentials Carrier Ready for you to cut a baguette or slice a lemon, this neat bottle holder has a side pocket which zips up and contains, knives and wooden chopping board and plates. Open the Beaujolais, slice the salami and have a lovely day!
Cost : £ 21

Wild Bird Feeder Watch enthusiastic feeders flock round this hanging seed hamper! Every sort of bird will be persuaded to call by once the news gets out. Sunflower seeds, millet and other grains make sure that every taste is catered for. Even the dreaded American Tree Rat (or grey squirrel) will not gain admittance to the succulent morsels as they are tucked behind wire mesh. This is a good device for your garden and much nicer to look at than the plastic tube variety.
Cost : £ 32

Backgammon Set The game of games according to some, backgammon turns perfectly well behaved men into raging gamesters. Subtle look-alike books make sure that your sitting room is not dominated by a board when visitors who are not besotted with the game come to call but here it is, close at hand, when you need it. Made from unbelievably well patinated resin which is indistinguishable from leather, this is a gem.
Cost : £ 135

Ruby Pendant with Silver Chain Set with genuine square rubies within white gold shaped borders, this suite of pendant and earrings makes a stunning impact! For the plainest of tops or dresses, all you need for a grand occasion are these valuable and unique items. Wearing them will make you not only feel like a queen but look like one too!Please note: For health and hygiene reasons earrings are non-returnable
Cost : £ 225

Pink Toile Draught Excluder Here is a clever idea, a pink toile draught excluder which will actually fit your door! The excluder is carefully fashioned with both a large and slimmer side. Place the slim side under the door and it will fit snugly in the gap. This matches the heart doorstop for the complete look!
Cost : £ 54

Biscuit 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

Wheatsheaf Doorstop An elegant classical doorstop, weighing over 4lbs. Cast from the 18th century original at Burghley House in the form of a wheatsheaf, which is part of the Cecil crest. Every home has a troublesome door that won’t close, or swings shut just as you need to go through with an armful of washing or a tray of glasses! If there were such a thing as a well-dressed door this would be the ‘Givenchy’ of door furniture.
Cost : £ 45

Pierced Silver Oval Tray Traditional and elegant, these two words sum up this lovely pierced tray. Just gorgeous for serving drinks and a lovely after dinner coffee tray, and what tremendous value! Silver plated metal.Not suitable for dishwashers, treat as silver and use a silver cloth.
Cost : £ 25

Limoges Chinoiserie Box Enjoy the chinoiserie decoration on this excellent basket box. Two tiny flower pots hold colourful blooms, tulips and roses to remind you of spring. This is another example of the consummate skill brought to their craft by Limoges artists.
Cost : £ 159

Dish Warmer Keep dishes warm from oven to table with this simple good looking hot plate. Relying on candle power this is a very attractive version of an old fashioned idea and is dead cheap to run!
Cost : £ 28

Limoges Musical Egg Handmade in Limoges, this charming musical egg is a spring gift to please any country lover. The egg is skilfully painted with dragonflies and leaves against a mottled blue ground. Inside, a delicate bronzed jewelled butterfly can be rotated to start playing the Blue Danube.
Cost : £ 139

Luxury Faux Fur Black Stole Now you can re invent yourself in the mould of such great stars and screen idols as Hedy Lamarr and Marilyn Monroe! Sweep down stairs and into the restaurant, watch heads turn and enjoy your moment in the spot light. Apart from dreaming…this is a practical cover up for an evening dress being made from faux fur and lined with satin. Choose between deepest black and white, Enjoy!
Cost : £ 39

20 Assorted Replacement Candles Amusing and regal silver plated birthday cake candle holders. Much appreciated by those of us who cannot easily be bought off with a badge saying “I am *** today!”
Cost : £ 10

Metal Plant Ladder Place a pair of these metal flower pot stands against your garden wall or on either side of the front door. They come to you neatly packed in a box and are easily fitted together with stainless bolts. The total holding capacity is five pots on each stand. This gives a wonderful ebullient display of colourful blooms throughout the year and the weight of the planted pots will keep the stands in place. This is a most innovative idea and a great addition to the design of a satisfactory garden or balcony.
Cost : £ 21

Art Nouveau Pendant & Earrings Set Encapsulating all the romance of the art nouveau period, this elegant necklace and earring set is without parallel. A die struck image from 1903 encases an oval jet cabochon, whilst the hair of the figure is enhanced with cornelian stones. Superbly handled teal coloured lacquer adds to the vintage appearance of this set and the effect is one of grand style and enormous presence.Please note: For health and hygiene reasons earrings are non-returnable
Cost : £ 135

Raspberry Necklace This truly innovative necklace suite comes to you uniquely from Ancestral Collections. Handmade from patinated bronze with garnets as the fruit, this duo of earrings and necklace create an unique look that will complement any outfit you select from your wardrobe.Please note: For health and hygiene reasons earrings are non-returnable
Cost : £ 135

Limoges Milk Churn Bring a smile to your porcelain shelf with this charming little Limoges milk churn and attendant pussy cat. Inside the churn is a tiny bottle of milk. Realistically painted and with great attention to detail, this will make a lovely gift.
Cost : £ 105

Carved Gilt Mirror Place this superbly carved gilt wood mirror on your dressing table and enjoy its elegance and style for yourself. If you are of a generous turn of mind, you could invite your friends to share in your pleasure by placing it in the sitting room or hanging it on a wall. Cleverly supplied with an easel attachment but also ready to hang on a wall, this is a versatile accessory that will become an essential part of your home.
Cost : £ 89

Nothing Works in an Old House Cushion How true, how true! As we wander the corridors in our winceyette nightwear, eyeing the ceiling with the ominous bulge at eleven at night, falling asleep lulled by the pizzicato of drips from the roof falling into the cracked po, grinding our worn down molars at the refusal of the antiquated boiler to produce heat, we can at least raise a smile at this cushion, cheer ourselves up and think of the people we can give one to!
Cost : £ 39

Jack Russell Dog Tapestry' Cushion Another wonderful lampasso cushion to add to your collection! We have featured several breeds of dog but never a Jack Russell until now. Here is your chance! Delicately woven in silver, grey and white on a pale blue cushion, what a great present!
Cost : £ 35

Needlepoint Tea Cosy Keep the pot warm with this attractive and original needlework tea cosy. A fresh look at an old idea which will never date. This stylish cosy in blue and white will complement cups and saucers and look marvellous on the tea table.
Cost : £ 19

Swarovski Heart Handbag Mirror This is a handbag mirror to treasure, whether or not your heart is swamped by uncontrollable passion on February 14th. A neat satin finish case, centred by a Swarovski heart and slender enough to fit the tiniest evening purse.
Cost : £ 25

Kensington Station Clock Reminiscent of an old fashioned station clock, small enough to fit a patio wall and give you not only the time but a visual treat as well. 2AA batteries required. (not supplied)
Cost : £ 25

Art Noveau Bronze An attractive art nouveau inspired sculpture in bronze of a romantic long haired girl which will give you endless pleasure on your desk if used as a paperweight or catch everyone's eye on a wall bracket or table.
Cost : £ 68