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Maria Bristoll

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ANTIQUE RAILWAY Lantern Candle Lamp...

Railway lamp
January 6, 2025
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For sale a beautiful antique original railway lamp. Buy it here on my ebay: ...
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Ancient/Medieval Small Buddha Bronz...

Javanese Bronze Buddha statue
January 6, 2025January 6, 2025
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For sale a lovely statue of Buddha, see my eBay here for purchase ...
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What to do in Turin, Italy

Torino
November 15, 2024November 15, 2024
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Turin is the capital of Piedmont region. One of the region with spectacular wines. Apart ...
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Roman Ruins in Antalya, Turkey

Perge
October 11, 2024October 11, 2024
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When you are in Antalya region in Turkey, you are surrounded by beautiful Roman ruins that ...
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What to do in Valle d'Aosta (Aosta)

Aosta
May 9, 2023May 9, 2023
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Aosta is the northern city in Italy. Aosta has two official languages: Italian and French. ...
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What to do in Worcester

Worcester
December 27, 2022December 27, 2022
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Worcester is one of the underrated town in England! Did you know that Worcester is full of ...
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Celadon Double Fish Plate Ming Dyna...

Celadon, chinese celadon plate
August 15, 2022August 15, 2022
Maria Bristoll
From my personal collection is this very exquisite plate. It is estimated to be from the ...
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Large Chinese Blue and White Bowl/P...

August 12, 2022August 12, 2022
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I have this large Chinese blue and white bowl or plate. It belongs to my Dad who bought it ...
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Ravenna and Its Early Mosaics

Jesus defeats the beasts
January 3, 2021January 3, 2021
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Ravenna is a magnificent city in Italy, full of historical buildings and important work of ...
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The Stag at Chorleywood

The Stag Pub
January 1, 2021January 1, 2021
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We had the pleasure to have a festive lunch at the Stag in December 2020. This one, I ...
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The Coach and Horses

The Coach and Horses
December 21, 2020December 21, 2020
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What an absolute gem to find a great pub in Rickmansworth! The pub is so cozy there is a ...
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Cart and Horses Pub, Commonwood

cart & horses
November 26, 2020November 26, 2020
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The best lamb chops are served in this pub! Perfect lamb, crunchy on the side, and smooth ...
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Beautiful Pub in Kings Langley

Two Brewers
October 17, 2020October 17, 2020
Maria Bristoll
We head up to a small village of Chipperfield in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire to have ...
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The Cricketers at Sarratt

September 20, 2020September 20, 2020
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After antiquing in Sarratt Village Hall, we decided to have a lovely lunch at the pub next ...
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Windsor and Eton

September 19, 2020September 19, 2020
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What to do in Windsor for a day out? Well let me tell you to start your journey at Eton ...
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Exeter silver spoon year 1845

September 13, 2020September 13, 2020
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This is a lovely spoon with Exeter hallmark. I am so excited to find this spoon in an ...
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Silver Pouncer Pot or Sander

September 13, 2020September 13, 2020
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Here is silver pouncer pot or sander. The pouncer pot function is to sprinkle powder which ...
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The Cock Inn at Sarratt

The Cock Inn at Sarratt
August 31, 2020August 31, 2020
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Today we went to a lovely village pub called The Cock Inn. The Cock Inn is located at the ...
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Richborough Roman Fort

Richborough Roman Fort
August 21, 2020August 21, 2020
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As our summer holiday is disturbed by the coronavirus, we plan to have a staycation ...
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Staycation in Deal, Kent

Deal, Kent
August 21, 2020August 21, 2020
Maria Bristoll
We decided to have a short break to the Kent coast during this coronavirus pandemic. We ...
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The Green Man in Denham

The Green Man, Denham
August 10, 2020August 10, 2020
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Last Saturday we went to a village pub in Denham. The name of the pub is The Green Man, in ...
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The Old Orchard at Harefield

The Old Orchard
August 5, 2020August 5, 2020
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Just last weekend, we went to a wonderful pub called The Old Orchard in Harefield, ...
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What to do in Sagunto? A charming o...

Castell de Sagunt
June 23, 2020June 23, 2020
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I know I wrote this when we are all in Coronavirus lockdown. But hey today is 23rd June ...
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Holy Water Font Italian Pewter (Pel...

Italian Holy Water Font
April 18, 2020April 18, 2020
Maria Bristoll
These are two very lovely Italian holy water font. The material is pewter and they are ...
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Holy Bible year 1875

January 1, 2020January 2, 2020
Maria Bristoll
Here is a wonderful Victorian Holy Bible. It is from year 1875. It has written information ...
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What to do in Bologna

Bologna
December 18, 2019December 18, 2019
Maria Bristoll
Bologna is an underrated city in Italy! There are many things to see and to explore in ...
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Map of Bali circa 1619 by Le Maire

Map of Bali by Jacob Le Maire
December 16, 2019December 16, 2019
Maria Bristoll
Beautiful and rare map of Bali circa year 1619. The map is probably by Jacob Le Maire, a ...
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Changsha Jarlet Tang Dynasty

September 4, 2019
Maria Bristoll
This is a very lovely Chinese jarlet from the period of the Tang Dynasty. This jarlet was ...
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Calcutta Silver Milk Jug

India Calcutta Silver
July 15, 2019
Maria Bristoll
This is an antique Indian silver circa 1900. It is made in Calcutta, India. It is from the ...
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Trip to India's Golden Triangle

Rajasthan
July 2, 2019July 26, 2019
Maria Bristoll
My husband and I had a fabulous holiday in April. We were in India! Here are some of our ...
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Da Paolo Italian Restaurant in Lond...

Da Paolo restaurant
July 1, 2019July 1, 2019
Maria Bristoll
My lovely husband took me to this lovely Italian restaurant in London. It is called Da ...
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The Wrestlers in Highgate

The Wrestlers
June 28, 2019June 28, 2019
Maria Bristoll
There is a lovely pub that we visited for the first time in London. It is in a posh ...
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India Silver Teapot from Lucknow

June 1, 2019June 1, 2019
Maria Bristoll
This is an example of a stunning India silver teapot. It is from Lucknow, India. It is ...
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The Prize 1908

May 6, 2019June 24, 2019
Maria Bristoll
This is an antique children book “The Prize”, first edition, year 1908. The cover is ...
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India Antique Textile from Rajastha...

April 26, 2019April 26, 2019
Maria Bristoll
Following my recent trip to India, I bought this small fabric when I was in Udaipur, ...
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Song Dynasty Ewer

April 13, 2019April 13, 2019
Maria Bristoll
This is a beautiful Song Dynasty ewer. It is currently on sale on ebay: ...
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Antiques At Wendover

April 7, 2019April 7, 2019
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If you happen to be in Buckinghamshire for antiquing, please do stop over at Wendover. ...
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What to do in Barcelona

Placa Sant Jaume
January 17, 2019January 17, 2019
Maria Bristoll
Barcelona is our destination for winter holiday in 2018. We went there for three nights in ...
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Ramillete de Flores Divinas

January 13, 2019January 13, 2019
Maria Bristoll
This is an antique prayer book that I bought from a shop at the top floor of Encants ...
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Nuevo Ramillete de Oro - Undecima E...

January 12, 2019January 13, 2019
Maria Bristoll
This is an antique devotional book that I bought at Encants Barcelona flea market. What I ...
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Ristorante Anacapri, London

January 5, 2019January 5, 2019
Maria Bristoll
This lunch time, we went to Baket Street area and try the Italian restaurant: Anacapri ...
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Antique Fairs and Antique Shops in ...

December 21, 2018January 3, 2019
Maria Bristoll
These are my experiences of antiquing in Barcelona. There are two antique fairs that I ...
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Small antique pendants / brooch

Small antiques pendants / brooch
December 19, 2018December 19, 2018
Maria Bristoll
These are three recent acquisitions from the flea market in Barcelona (Spain). I got them ...
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Chinese Small Ewer (possibly) Song ...

Chinese small ewer Song Dynasty
September 20, 2018February 6, 2019
Maria Bristoll
UPDATE: I have decided to put this fantastic ewer on sale on ebay, click here or open this ...
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What to do in Venice

Lion bronze of Venice, the Campanile, and the Doge's Palace
September 7, 2018September 7, 2018
Maria Bristoll
What to do in Venice for three days? Well this is the right article to read as we were ...
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Chinese Water Pipe from Bone

Bone Water Pipe with a Chinese man
August 23, 2018August 23, 2018
Maria Bristoll
This is an antique water pipe that I acquire from an antique shop in Yogyakarta, ...
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The Archaeological Tour while in Yo...

Buddha inside the stupa
August 23, 2018August 23, 2018
Maria Bristoll
I would like to share our itinerary when we were in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, this summer. We ...
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Salieri Restaurant at the Strand Lo...

Salieri retaurant
July 6, 2018July 6, 2018
Maria Bristoll
This is the place for our anniversary lunch where the lunch is a present from my husband ...
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La Ville de Palimbang dans l'Ile de...

La Ville de Palimbang dans l 'ile de Sumatra
July 4, 2018August 12, 2022
Maria Bristoll
This is my latest collection of antique map. The title of the map is La Ville de Palimbang ...
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What to See in Luxembourg

Arguably the prettiest street in Luxembourg Chemin de la Corniche
June 21, 2018June 21, 2018
Maria Bristoll
I am so excited to write about Luxembourg. This small European country is not as big as ...
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Mainz and Trier

Porta Nigra at Night
June 20, 2018June 21, 2018
Maria Bristoll
The trip to Mainz and Trier was our holiday trip to Germany in the end of November last ...
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London Map Fairs

Some exhibitors are from outside the UK such as Germany, Italy
June 14, 2018June 14, 2018
Maria Bristoll
Last Saturday was for the first time I attended the London Map Fairs. Located at the Royal ...
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Vue et Description de Surate et de ...

Antique map of Surat and Batavia by Henri Abraham Chatelain
June 12, 2018June 12, 2018
Maria Bristoll
This is an 18th century antique map by Henri Abraham Chatelain. The title of the map ...
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Antique Swagger Stick Royal Rifle B...

Swagger Stick Rifle Brigade
May 21, 2018May 21, 2018
Maria Bristoll
This is a piece of antique that I bought from The Hertfordshire Militaria and Medal Fair. ...
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The Hertfordshire Militaria & Medal...

The Hertfordshire Militaria and Medal Fair
May 14, 2018May 21, 2018
Maria Bristoll
This was my first time going to a Militaria fair. I was quite pleased. My husband was very ...
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Greyhound Cafe at Fitzrovia London

Greyhound Cafe london bar area
May 14, 2018May 14, 2018
Maria Bristoll
My friends and I went to the Greyhound Cafe to have a lunch. The Cafe is modern and ...
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Housesteads, Chesters and Vindoland...

Chesters Roman Fort stunning bath
April 27, 2018May 10, 2018
Maria Bristoll
This Easter holiday, we decided to go to Hexham to visit Roman Fort of Housesteads, ...
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Victorian mourning brooch

Victorian antique plaited hair gold brooch
April 5, 2018
Maria Bristoll
This is my latest antique collection which I found when I was visiting Hexham. This is a ...
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What to do in Hexham, Northumberlan...

Beaumont street in Hexham
April 4, 2018April 5, 2018
Maria Bristoll
This Easter weekend, we went to Hexham for a three nights holiday. It is approximately ...
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The One Tun Farringdon

Green Curry and Sambal Prawn
March 29, 2018April 3, 2018
Maria Bristoll
Today at lunch time, I went for a lunch out with my colleague to The One Tun pub in ...
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Rasa Sayang Restaurant in London

Rasa Sayang Dishes in London
March 28, 2018
Maria Bristoll
Rasa Sayang is a Malaysian Restaurant in Chinatown, London. It is located at 5 ...
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Thai Rack at St Albans

Thai Rack main course
March 1, 2018March 1, 2018
Maria Bristoll
This is our favourite restaurant in St Albans! If you happen to be in St Albans, this ...
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Early Victorian Silver Pot Holder

1847 Silver Pot Holder Victorian
February 13, 2018February 13, 2018
Maria Bristoll
This is a very beautiful early Victorian silver pot holder. This is my gift for my husband ...
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Vintage Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring

Blue Sapphire Brillian Cut Diamonds Ring
January 17, 2018January 17, 2018
Maria Bristoll
This is a lovely vintage sapphire and diamonds yellow gold ring. There are 8 diamonds with ...
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A Pair of Antique Cherubs Wood Carv...

A pair of antique German gilded cherubs
January 15, 2018June 20, 2018
Maria Bristoll
This is one of the most beautiful antiques I have collected. It is a pair of hand painted ...
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A Lucchesi Faro Madonna and Cherubs...

A. Lucchesi Faro Madonna Cherubs antique
January 12, 2018June 20, 2018
Maria Bristoll
This is an impressive holy water font of Madonna and Cherubs. It is signed by ‘A. ...
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Vintage sapphire diamond white gold...

Sapphire diamond white gold
January 10, 2018
Maria Bristoll
This is a lovely vintage white gold sapphire and diamond ring. Lovely design ring with a ...
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Antique silver powder compact

Is this design from an art deco era?
January 10, 2018January 10, 2018
Maria Bristoll
Hi guys, if you want to know what was the first antique item I collected? Here it is! ...
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Vulcain Remontoir Cylindre Ladies P...

18k ladies enamel pocket watch
January 4, 2018January 10, 2018
Maria Bristoll
I have now the pleasure to introduce you to a lovely enamel pocket watch. The dial has ...
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Antique Bell with Evangelist Names

German antique bell
December 19, 2017June 20, 2018
Maria Bristoll
Here it is an antique bell with Evangelist names. I bought it from Mainzer Antikladen, an ...
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Donald et Hortense antique book

Donald Duck et Hortense 1938
December 18, 2017June 20, 2018
Maria Bristoll
This is my first antique book and I am so excited. I got it from an antique bookshop in ...
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Rome and the Glory of the Roman Emp...

Castle St Angelo with Angel holding cross
November 21, 2017July 25, 2019
Maria Bristoll
Rome and the Glory of the Roman Empire This is Rome and this is the centre of the Roman ...
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Vintage Silver Chain Bracelet for E...

Silver Birmingham Hallmark EJ.LD
October 24, 2017October 24, 2017
Maria Bristoll
I am thinking to wear a bracelet and the thought of silver bracelet just comes on my mind. ...
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Nusa Dua Indonesian Restaurant in L...

Nusa Dua Set Menu Sate Perkedel Rendang
October 16, 2017October 16, 2017
Maria Bristoll
Hi Guys, this post is about an Indonesian restaurant in London that I recently visited. It ...
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Edwardian Gold Vesta Case

Golf vesta case
October 12, 2017October 12, 2017
Maria Bristoll
Superb early Edwardian 9ct gold vesta case! It has an embossed golfer in the front side. ...
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What to do in Cairns?

Sighting of Pelicans Australia
October 3, 2017October 3, 2017
Maria Bristoll
Cairns is a lovely city in the north of Queensland. I would like to share to you my travel ...
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What to do in Sydney?

Dusk at Watsons Bay
September 12, 2017October 3, 2017
Maria Bristoll
This summer 2017, my husband and I went to Australia for holiday. Yes we are so happy that ...
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Bang Bang Oriental in Colindale

Bang Bang Oriental Front Door
September 11, 2017September 11, 2017
Maria Bristoll
Here is the new Oriental food hall in Colindale. It is called Bang Bang Oriental. I went ...
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Early Australian Gold Pendant

The Edwardian kangaroo pendant
September 8, 2017September 22, 2017
Maria Bristoll
When travelling to Australia this summer, I am very pleased to visit an antique shop in ...
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Roman Towns of Nimes and Arles

Maison Carrée
August 14, 2017August 14, 2017
Maria Bristoll
There are two very pretty Roman towns in the south of France: Nimes and Arles. With ...
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What to do in Ancona

Beautiful Arch in Ancona
July 26, 2017July 26, 2017
Maria Bristoll
Yuhuuu.. the post today is about our trip to Ancona in Spring. Yes, you can have a budget ...
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Beautiful Prague in Winter Time

Room with a view
July 7, 2017July 7, 2017
Maria Bristoll
I was travelling to Prague in February and I wanted to share my experience of this ...
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Bernardi's Italian Restaurant

White bean soup and pizzette
July 6, 2017July 6, 2017
Maria Bristoll
Welcome to an elegant, modern, and stylish Italian restaurant in London! It’s ...
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Alghero in Winter

Spiaggia di Maria Pia
June 2, 2017June 2, 2017
Maria Bristoll
Yes this post is about my travel to Alghero in March! Exactly it was March last year! That ...
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Vintage Cameo by Ward Brothers

Vintage cameo gold plated
May 19, 2017May 19, 2017
Maria Bristoll
This is a large vintage cameo circa 1960s. It is made by Ward Brothers. There is WB marker ...
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Bedfordshire's Antiques & Collector...

Bedfordshire's Antiques & Collectors Fair St Pauls
May 4, 2017May 4, 2017
Maria Bristoll
Last weekend I went to Bedford and visited the Bedfordshire’s Antiques & ...
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Is Peterborough A New Commuter Town...

Peterborough City Centre
April 21, 2017April 21, 2017
Maria Bristoll
I spent my weekend in Peterborough last week. It is to see the town and to go to ...
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Birmingham Silver Jug circa 1915

Birmingham Antique Silver Jug Ornate
April 21, 2017April 21, 2017
Maria Bristoll
This is an antique silver jug circa 1915. I found it when I went to Peterborough Festival ...
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Edinburgh Silver Spoon circa 1808

Edinburgh Silver Hallmark 1808
April 6, 2017April 6, 2017
Maria Bristoll
This is a Georgian silver spoon circa 1808. I found it in one of the antique/vintage shops ...
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What to do in Edinburgh

Colourful Grand Georgian Buildings
April 6, 2017April 6, 2017
Maria Bristoll
Last month, my husband and I visited Edinburgh in Scotland. We travelled by Ryanair from ...
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Authentic Italian Dinner in London

Spaghetti Vongole
March 22, 2017May 4, 2017
Maria Bristoll
When you are in London and wanted to experience authentic Italian dishes for a reasonable ...
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Union Glocke German Pocket Watch

585 pocket watch 14k gold
February 15, 2017February 17, 2017
Maria Bristoll
A full hunter German pocket watch is here now! It is a Union Glocke Dürrstein Pocket ...
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What To Do in Bali for 2 Days

Pura Batu Bolong in Tanah Lot
February 8, 2017February 8, 2017
Maria Bristoll
If you have two days to spare in Bali, here are the six things you can do: First: Visit ...
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Christmas Dinner at the Savoy Hotel

River Room at the Savoy
February 7, 2017February 7, 2017
Maria Bristoll
This is my very first visit to the Savoy Hotel. And this is for an Office Christmas ...
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Life after Brexit?

Life After Brexit: From An Immigration Point of View
January 18, 2017April 20, 2017
Maria Bristoll
Life after Brexit? From an Immigration Point of View As uncertain I am to the life after ...
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9ct Tissot Ladies Vintage Watch

Tissot with solid original bracelet
January 17, 2017January 17, 2017
Maria Bristoll
This is my second collection of vintage wristwatch after Longines. This time is for a ...
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Antique Persian Pencil Case

Antique Persian pencil case
January 11, 2017January 11, 2017
Maria Bristoll
I have found this Antique Persian pencil case from Portobello Antiques Market. As soon as ...
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Axis Restaurant at Hilton Islington

Sirloin steak Hilton Islington
January 9, 2017January 9, 2017
Maria Bristoll
I would like to share my dining experience at Axis Restaurant at the Hilton in Islington. ...
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Record Pocket Watch 9ct Dennison

9K Solid Gold pocket watch record dennison
January 3, 2017January 4, 2017
Maria Bristoll
This is a 9ct Record pocket watch circa 1920s. The movement is made in Switzerland by ...
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Austrian Antique Spoon c.1807

austria 1807 silver spoon hallmark
December 6, 2016December 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
When visiting Vienna antiques market, the Naschmarkt, I saw this beautiful old spoon circa ...
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What To Do in Vienna

Habsburg Palace in Vienna
December 2, 2016December 9, 2016
Maria Bristoll
What to do in Vienna? If you have a weekend getaway to Vienna, here is the quick guide of ...
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Vintage Longines 9ct Wristwatch

longines gold watch
November 25, 2016December 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
A very pretty vintage Longines ladies watch bracelet circa 1965. The watch is in good ...
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Swiss small ladies pocket watch

small antique swiss pocket watch
November 25, 2016December 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
This is my very first pocket watch and I am so excited! I get it from the Vienna Antiques ...
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Vienna Antique Market & Fair

ringstrassen galerien sunday antique
November 22, 2016December 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
This time I am very fortunate to visit Vienna, the capital city of Austria. I would like ...
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Stamford Raffles and his wayang col...

nirwatakawaca arjuna semar petruk wayang
November 7, 2016November 7, 2016
Maria Bristoll
This post is about Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, his antique shadow-puppet collection and ...
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Georgian Garnet & Pearls Brooch

garnet pearls gold georgian brooch
October 17, 2016October 17, 2016
Maria Bristoll
A very pretty Georgian brooch circa 1810-1830. This is my very first Georgian brooch and I ...
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9ct Pendant/Brooch with Pearls

9ct pendant victorian
October 12, 2016October 12, 2016
Maria Bristoll
This is an antique 9ct gold pendant/brooch with pearls. The design is very exquisite ...
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Czech Antique Silver Compact

antique art deco silver compact
October 10, 2016October 10, 2016
Maria Bristoll
These are beautiful duo antique silver compacts from Czech. The first one is the smaller ...
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Antique 9ct Gold Cameo Lady with Fl...

antique gold cameo lady with flower
September 27, 2016September 27, 2016
Maria Bristoll
I really love the details of this cameo. The carving is so ornate and flawless. It depicts ...
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A Historic Pub in Oxford: The Eagle...

eagle and child pub oxford
September 26, 2016September 27, 2016
Maria Bristoll
When in Oxford, why not visit ‘The Eagle and Child’ pub and discover its ...
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Antiquing in Oxford

lovely antique shops in oxford city centre
September 22, 2016September 22, 2016
Maria Bristoll
I just want to share two antiquing places that I have seen during my weekend in Oxford: ...
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Edwardian Crescent Moon & Star Pin

ruby-pearl gold brooch edwardian
September 21, 2016September 22, 2016
Maria Bristoll
From the Oxford Antiques Shop, this is an excellent quality of Edwardian 9ct pin with the ...
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Gold Seal Red Intaglio

Gold Seal Intaglio Pendant
September 19, 2016September 20, 2016
Maria Bristoll
I could not stop to like gold seal intaglio. Intaglio I think is an engraved gem. I like ...
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Hand Painted Filigree Brooch

Italian Hand Painted Brooch
September 14, 2016September 14, 2016
Maria Bristoll
I love this beautiful ornate brooch. It is hand painted and you can see the signature of ...
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From Bergamo to Milan: Weekend Geta...

Santa Maria Maggiore Bergamo ceiling
September 13, 2016September 13, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Bergamo and Milan – Experience the Finest Lombardy Surely a weekend getaway is too ...
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Guardian Lion/Foo Dog Brass

Chinese foo dog brass antique
September 5, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
I was at the Admiral Vernon antiques market in Portobello. One of the stalls downstairs ...
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Antiquing Alla Chelsea

Chelsea antiques silver
September 1, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Antique shops in Chelsea This time I accompany my hubby to buy an antique match-box at a ...
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Masonic Gold Seal Intaglio Blue

Masonic gold intaglio seal
August 30, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
This is the piece that I bought at the Milan Naviglio Grande antique market. It is a gold ...
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Milan Antiques Market The Naviglio ...

Buzzing Milan market
August 30, 2016September 13, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Antiquing in Milan When in Milan, do not miss the once-a-month antiques market at the ...
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What to do in Jakarta for two days

National Museum Indonesia
August 24, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Top Tips of What To Do in Jakarta If you happen to travel to Indonesia from Europe, ...
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French Limoges Brooch in Silver

Streling Silver Brooch with a French haind painted limoges
July 29, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
A beautiful brooch in a French and English combination. It has a French Limoges hand ...
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Teapot Gold Pendant

Victorian Seal Teapot
July 29, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
This is a Victorian teapot gold pendant which is very cute and ornate. I think it also has ...
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Italian lunch at Amarcord London

Spaghetti Alla Marinara
July 21, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Fancy an Italian food near the British Museum? Amarcord Italian Restaurant Museum St ...
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Rembrandt Hotel Antiques Fair

Antiques Fair The Rembrandt Hotel London
July 20, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Sunday Antiquing at the Rembrandt Hotel   Ian Russell Antiques Rembrandt Hotel ...
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Royal Horticultural Antiques Fair

Royal Horticultural Hall Antiques
July 19, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Yes the monthly antiques fair is here in London!   Adams Antiques Fair Royal ...
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A Sunday Lunch on Windsor Castle Pu...

The Windsor Castle Pub Victoria Sitting Room
July 19, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
What to eat on Sunday in Victoria? The Windsor Castle Pub 23 Francis Street, Victoria ...
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Kensington Creperie on a Sunny Day

Kensington Creperie Banana with Nutella sauce
July 7, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Kensington Creperie 2-6 Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2HF   ...
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Gaucho at Piccadilly London

Rib Eye Gaucho Mushroom sauce
July 6, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Gaucho 25 Swallow Street London W1B 4QR   Indulge Yourself at One of the Best Steak ...
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What if the UK mirroring the Austra...

EU immigration, Brexit, UK immigration
July 1, 2016May 4, 2017
Maria Bristoll
Brexit: What if the UK mirroring the Australia Point Based System? Discretion: This is an ...
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Criterion Auction House in Islingto...

Criterion Auctioneers front door
June 27, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Viewing an Auction House in Islington When I was antiquing in Islington, to be precised at ...
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French Chocolate Paper Box

French Chocolate Box Bernard
June 22, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Here is a delicate French chocolate paper box. Look at the gorgeous scene printed/painted ...
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Camden Passage Antiques Market

Camden Passage Antique market
June 22, 2016January 11, 2017
Maria Bristoll
Antiquing in Islington Here it is another antiques market in London which is worth to ...
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Arezzo: the Italian City of Antique...

Arezzo Amphitheatre
June 17, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Two days full of antiquing in Arezzo Well, I suggest all antique lovers to visit Arezzo, a ...
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Dog Embossed Silver Cigarette Case

dog emboss silver cigarrete case
June 14, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
This is my first ever cigarette case collection! It is stunningly beautiful with dog ...
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Heart Gold Locket Pendant

Heart 9ct Gold Pendant Antique
June 13, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
This is a lovely 9ct gold of heart locket pendant. It has a bird decoration and its grid ...
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Pisa and Pisa Antique Shops

antichita burgalassi with its serious collection
June 10, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Travelling in Pisa and Seeing the Pisa Antique Shops And so yes I am taking my annual ...
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Antique Silver Holy Water Font

Holy Water Font Silver Santa Theresa
June 9, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
One of the loveliest pieces I bought from the Arezzo Antiques Fair. This is an antique ...
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Italian Firenze Silver Sugar Cup

Italian sugar cup made in Florence
June 9, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
This is one of the two pieces that I bought from Arezzo Antiques Market. This Italian cup ...
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Arezzo Antiques Fair: A Review

piazza grande market fair arezzo
June 8, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Arezzo Antiques Fair Piazza Grande, Arezzo, Italy   I was in Arezzo Antiques Fair on ...
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Very small chair with a cat

arezzo silver 800 chair cat small
June 1, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
    A little cute Italian silver decoration of a small chair with a cat on it. It has 800 ...
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Small Dressing Pot / Jar

June 1, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
   This is a cute silver dressing pot or dressing jar. It has a Birmingham assay office ...
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Candy bowl Mappin & Webb

June 1, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
    A stunning silver candy bowl made circa 1919 by a large manufacturer Mappin & ...
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Compact and Lipstick Garrard & Co

enamel silver compact and lipstick flower set
June 1, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
      This set is a true beauty! A silver enamel compact with flowery design made by ...
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Northcote Road Antiques Market

Northcote Road Antiques market Clapham
May 31, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Northcote Road Antiques Market 155a Northcote Road, London, SW11 6QB   On my bank ...
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Italian cutlery set

Italian silver cutlery set Perugia
May 25, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
        A set of Italian silver cutlery consists of one spoon, fork and knife. It ...
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9ct heart locket

9ct gold heart locket antique
May 25, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
        A lovely 9ct gold heart locket with a chain. It says ‘9CT ...
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Portugese Pill Box

Rooster enamel box
May 25, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
      This is a Portugese silver (plated?) pill box with rooster enamel. It has a pretty ...
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Italian Silver sugar cup

Italia argento silver sugar bowl antique
May 25, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
       This is a unique Italian sugar bowl with hallmark: 800 and PA on its bottom. It is ...
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Marston and Bayliss silver vase

Antique silver vase 1901 Marston and Bayliss
May 25, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
      A stunning silver posy vase c.1901 made by Marston and Bayliss. It is beautifully ...
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Bushey Antiques & Collector's Fair

Bushey Antiques Fair
May 23, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Bushey is apparently a nice place for antiquing!   There are two antique fairs in Bushey ...
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Cafe Diana

Cafe Diana Notting Hill Gate
May 23, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
After a long walk of antiquing at Portobello Market, you may want to find yourself a nice ...
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Croxley Antiques

Croxley Antique shop
May 23, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
This weekend, I visit Croxley Antique shop in Croxley (nearest tube station: Croxley on ...
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Portobello Antiques Market

Portobello Antiques Market
May 23, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Portobello Antiques Market is my regular visit of antiquing. What I like is that it has a ...
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Silver fork with monogram

Antique silver fork MB
May 23, 2016June 10, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Antique silver fork beautifully designed with monogram.
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Silver vesta case c.1904

Birmingham silver vesta case 1904 A.C
May 23, 2016October 12, 2017
Maria Bristoll
A pretty Edwardian silver vesta case circa 1904. I bought this vesta at one of my ...
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Birmingham silver fork

Victorian silver fork
May 23, 2016October 12, 2017
Maria Bristoll
A Victorian silver fork circa 1895 with marker’s mark H.M. The Birmingham assay ...
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London silver tea strainer

Antique silver gilded tea strainer GA
May 23, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
      A very pretty London silver tea strainer c.1892 with marker mark: G.A. It has a ...
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London silver glass pot

Antique gilded silver small glass pot
May 23, 2016October 12, 2017
Maria Bristoll
A very cute Victorian silver glass pot circa 1896 made in London by C.D.  It is engraved ...
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London silver dish c.1891

Victorian silver dish London 1891 E.F H.T
May 20, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Beautiful (scallop or leaf shaped?) silver dish, hallmarked London c.1891, made by E.F and ...
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9ct Pendant

9ct gold Victorian pendant
May 20, 2016September 6, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Lovely gold pendant with picture of two persons (I hope it is originally belong to them). ...
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Fork c.1832

Antique Regency silver fork 1832
May 20, 2016May 24, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Silver fork c.1832 hallmark Sheffield with A.H marker mark. I bought this fork at the ...
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Vesta Case curve shape

Antique silver vesta case curve shape
May 20, 2016October 12, 2016
Maria Bristoll
Silver vesta case hallmarked Birmingham with initials on the front. It has a curve shape ...
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