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A novel approach to an old problem. How much more elegant than the wall mounted chrome fittings of yesteryear.
Pages : 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9Black 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oval Gallery Table This is a most beautifully made small table. Inspired by French salon furniture of the 19th century. A hand made brass gallery runs around the top, and the delicate feet are also enhanced with decorative brass mounts. The table is made from solid beautifully figured walnut, there is a small drawer fitted into the top and a further full sized shelf beneath. It is hard to find furniture and difficult to buy it, and this extremely pretty and useful table answers so many requirements, a perfect lamp table to flank a sofa, an ideal item to display porcelain or hold a glass. This piece is destined to become a treasured family heirloom.
Cost : £ 445
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
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
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
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
Vine Gardening Tool Apron Vine Gardening GauntletsTogether with its dashing garden tool belt, this pair of superb cotton and soft leather gauntlets make a stunning duo. The gauntlets will defend you against the inevitable injuries to be come by when clearing borders and shrubberies and the tool belt with its snazzy pocket and suede trim will hold all the necessary implements you will require.Vine Gardening Tool ApronYou may have heard the expression "To tool up"! Wearing this in your garden you definitely qualify for this description. Not a 45 calibre Colt automatic, but a pair of secateurs, a pruning knife, various bits of string and a half eaten KitKat and away you go on a mission to clear up the border! Wonderful suede and sturdy tapestry make a great team!
Cost : £ 54
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
Cashmere Dotchka Shawl Inspired by an antique Russian example, this 100% wool shawl is woven by a small family business in Kashmir where many fine fabrics are made. Soft pinks and mauves predominate in the pattern based on the boteh, a traditional design found in many countries along the ancient silk route between the west and China.
Cost : £ 159
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
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
Red Leather Mobile Phone Holder Carry your phone in style! French in design and manufacture and so smart, this phone holder means you can access the beastly thing easily and not suffer the indignity of a ringing handbag. Made from real leather.
Cost : £ 35
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
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
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
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
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
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
Faux Leather Bucket Waste Bin This wonderful leather look waste bin is lined with a waterproofing material. This enables the bin to double up as a container for large flowers or as in our photograph, be used as a log basket. If you generate masses of waste paper in your office it makes a handsome bin to chuck it in. Altogether this is a very gentlemanly article which will even stretch to use as an umbrella stand! Can you avoid having this treasure in your home?
Cost : £ 240
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
Leather and Suede Games Cloth Pure luxury for the card table! This totally hand made card cloth brings a whole new dimension to the game of bridge. Softest bottle green suede edged in crimson leather was made for us in the workshop of Pepe in Ubrique, Spain. The town of Ubrique is the centre of leather making in the province of Cadiz, almost every family has involvement in the trade and it is our privilege to bring you such an exquisite example of Spanish craft.
Cost : £ 95
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
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
Set of Three Boiled Egg Keepers Fishing your boiled egg from a pan of boiling water can be a risky business, why not provide each member of the family with one of these amusing scoops so they can extract their own egg in safety, sold in a set of three.
Cost : £ 21
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
Silver Plated Tray This useful rectangular tray has a pair of faux bamboo handles which really improve the design, a nicely detailed edge makes this a very stylish item which is ideal for handing round cakes at a big "do" or for holding your coffee after dinner.Not suitable for dishwashers, treat as silver and use a silver cloth.
Cost : £ 85
Ice Cane Attachment Don't risk a nasty fall on the ice; use this excellent attachment on your walking stick for that extra confidence in bad weather. Very easy to fit, it will give you added stability.
Cost : £ 10
"The Rooster May Crow…" Cushion Sad really that we felt we had to buy this but it did make us laugh! We thought you needed a bit of a smile too and once it is sitting happily on your sofa your friends will enjoy it just as much! Filled as always with a feather pad which is removable for cleaning.
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
Christmas Candle 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 : £ 14
Mahogany Half Round Table What a little sweetie to go under a mirror or on a stairway where there is limited room for manoeuvre. This D table is made from mahogany from managed sources and is influenced by antique French design. The long swept legs end in a neat scroll foot and carved detail on the cabriole legs gives added interest.
Cost : £ 159
Jade and Pearl Necklace Carved jade beads set amongst fresh water pearls create a thoroughly rich and rare set of earrings and necklace. Perfect for evenings at any time these pieces look stunning teamed with a slight tan and a pretty frock. Please note: For health and hygiene reasons earrings are non-returnable
Cost : £ 60
Versatile Storage Basket A positively handy basket, good for storing magazines as in the picture, also excellent for carrying wine from the cellar or out for a picnic due to its very strong construction. Keep the shoe cleaning kit in it or use it for garden tools. This is a versatile basket with a dozen uses.
Cost : £ 25
Star, Crystal and Pearl Brooch This is a fabulous suite of Georgian inspired jewellery. Together with a dazzling star shaped silver, crystal and pearl pendant on a slender chain, a matching pair of drop star earrings and a hugely versatile crystal and pearl brooch an effect both sophisticated and flattering is created. Pendant and Earrings now dicontinued
Cost : £ 55
Cognac Warmer Warm up the Christmas tipple with this traditional brandy warmer and glass. Experiments with a match and a tablespoon are not to be encouraged when planning the essential bathing of the pudding, far better to pinch a drop from Dad's glass which will be the optimum temperature for him and the pudding!
Cost : £ 25
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
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