Maria Bristoll

I have the pleasure to introduce you to my military collection. I have got two British ...
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What to do in Barcelona

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019

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

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

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

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

These are my experiences of antiquing in Barcelona. There are two antique fairs that I ...
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Small antique pendants / brooch

December 19, 2018December 19, 2018

These are three recent acquisitions from the flea market in Barcelona (Spain). I got them ...
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Chinese Song Dynasty Bowl 4

December 14, 2018February 6, 2019

UPDATE: This bowl is now on sale on ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223369959912 or ...
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Chinese Song Dynasty Bowl 3

November 19, 2018February 5, 2019

Update: This bowl is now on sale on ebay. Here is the link: ...
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Chinese Song Dynasty Bowl 2

Southern Song Dynasty bowl found in Indonesia

November 2, 2018February 6, 2019

UPDATE: This bowl is now on sale on ebay, please click here to see, or open this ...
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Chinese Song Dynasty Bowl 1

Discolouration chinese bowl Song dynasty

October 25, 2018February 5, 2019

UPDATE: This bowl is now on sale on ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223368564884 or ...
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Chinese Small Ewer (possibly) Song ...

September 20, 2018February 6, 2019

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

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

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018

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...

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018

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...

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018

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...

July 4, 2018July 4, 2018

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

I am so excited to write about Luxembourg. This small European country is not as big as ...
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Mainz and Trier

June 20, 2018June 21, 2018

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

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

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...

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018

This is a piece of antique that I bought from The Hertfordshire Militaria and Medal Fair. ...
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The Hertfordshire Militaria & Medal...

May 14, 2018May 21, 2018

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

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018

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...

April 27, 2018May 10, 2018

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

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...

April 4, 2018April 5, 2018

This Easter weekend, we went to Hexham for a three nights holiday. It is approximately ...
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The One Tun Farringdon

March 29, 2018April 3, 2018

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

March 28, 2018

Rasa Sayang is a Malaysian Restaurant in Chinatown, London. It is located at 5 ...
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Thai Rack at St Albans

March 1, 2018March 1, 2018

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

February 13, 2018February 13, 2018

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

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...

January 15, 2018June 20, 2018

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

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...

January 10, 2018

This is a lovely vintage white gold sapphire and diamond ring. Lovely design ring with a ...
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Antique silver powder compact

January 10, 2018January 10, 2018

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...

January 4, 2018January 10, 2018

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

December 19, 2017June 20, 2018

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

December 18, 2017June 20, 2018

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, 2017November 22, 2017

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...

October 24, 2017October 24, 2017

I am thinking to wear a bracelet and the thought of silver bracelet just comes on my mind. ...
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Bracelet with Heart Padlock

October 19, 2017October 24, 2017

Usually I bought an antique item, however this time I choose a modern jewellery. It is a ...
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Nusa Dua Indonesian Restaurant in L...

October 16, 2017October 16, 2017

Hi Guys, this post is about an Indonesian restaurant in London that I recently visited. It ...
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Edwardian Gold Vesta Case

October 12, 2017October 12, 2017

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?

October 3, 2017October 3, 2017

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?

September 12, 2017October 3, 2017

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

September 11, 2017September 11, 2017

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

September 8, 2017September 22, 2017

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

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017

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

July 26, 2017July 26, 2017

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

July 7, 2017July 7, 2017

I was travelling to Prague in February and I wanted to share my experience of this ...
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Bernardi's Italian Restaurant

July 6, 2017July 6, 2017

Welcome to an elegant, modern, and stylish Italian restaurant in London! It’s ...
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Alghero in Winter

June 2, 2017June 2, 2017

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

May 19, 2017May 19, 2017

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...

May 4, 2017May 4, 2017

Last weekend I went to Bedford and visited the Bedfordshire’s Antiques & ...
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Is Peterborough A New Commuter Town...

April 21, 2017April 21, 2017

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

April 21, 2017April 21, 2017

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

April 6, 2017April 6, 2017

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

April 6, 2017April 6, 2017

Last month, my husband and I visited Edinburgh in Scotland. We travelled by Ryanair from ...
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Authentic Italian Dinner in London

March 22, 2017May 4, 2017

When you are in London and wanted to experience authentic Italian dishes for a reasonable ...
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Union Glocke German Pocket Watch

February 15, 2017February 17, 2017

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

February 8, 2017February 8, 2017

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

February 7, 2017February 7, 2017

This is my very first visit to the Savoy Hotel. And this is for an Office Christmas ...
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Life after Brexit?

January 18, 2017April 20, 2017

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

January 17, 2017January 17, 2017

This is my second collection of vintage wristwatch after Longines. This time is for a ...
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Antique Persian Pencil Case

January 11, 2017January 11, 2017

I have found this Antique Persian pencil case from Portobello Antiques Market. As soon as ...
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Axis Restaurant at Hilton Islington

January 9, 2017January 9, 2017

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

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

December 6, 2016December 6, 2016

When visiting Vienna antiques market, the Naschmarkt, I saw this beautiful old spoon circa ...
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What To Do in Vienna

December 2, 2016December 9, 2016

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

November 25, 2016December 6, 2016

A very pretty vintage Longines ladies watch bracelet circa 1965. The watch is in good ...
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Swiss small ladies pocket watch

November 25, 2016December 6, 2016

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

November 22, 2016December 6, 2016

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

This post is about Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, his antique shadow-puppet collection and ...
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Georgian Garnet & Pearls Brooch

October 17, 2016October 17, 2016

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

October 12, 2016October 12, 2016

This is an antique 9ct gold pendant/brooch with pearls. The design is very exquisite ...
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Czech Antique Silver Compact

October 10, 2016October 10, 2016

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...

September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

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...

September 26, 2016September 27, 2016

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

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

September 21, 2016September 22, 2016

From the Oxford Antiques Shop, this is an excellent quality of Edwardian 9ct pin with the ...
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Gold Seal Red Intaglio

September 19, 2016September 20, 2016

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

September 14, 2016September 14, 2016

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...

September 13, 2016September 13, 2016

Bergamo and Milan – Experience the Finest Lombardy Surely a weekend getaway is too ...
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Guardian Lion/Foo Dog Brass

September 5, 2016September 6, 2016

I was at the Admiral Vernon antiques market in Portobello. One of the stalls downstairs ...
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Antiquing Alla Chelsea

September 1, 2016September 6, 2016

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

August 30, 2016September 6, 2016

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 ...

August 30, 2016September 13, 2016

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

August 24, 2016September 6, 2016

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

A beautiful brooch in a French and English combination. It has a French Limoges hand ...
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Teapot Gold Pendant

July 29, 2016September 6, 2016

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

July 21, 2016September 6, 2016

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

Sunday Antiquing at the Rembrandt Hotel Ian Russell Antiques Rembrandt Hotel ...
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Royal Horticultural Antiques Fair

July 19, 2016September 6, 2016

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

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

Kensington Creperie 2-6 Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2HF ...
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Gaucho at Piccadilly London

July 6, 2016September 6, 2016

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...

July 1, 2016May 4, 2017

Brexit: What if the UK mirroring the Australia Point Based System? Discretion: This is an ...
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Criterion Auction House in Islingto...

June 27, 2016September 6, 2016

Viewing an Auction House in Islington When I was antiquing in Islington, to be precised at ...
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Small Victorian Style Photo Frame

Small Victorian photo frame cupid lady in blue

June 27, 2016January 11, 2017

This is a cute little photo frame with a figure of Victorian-looking lady. Look at the ...
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French Chocolate Paper Box

June 22, 2016September 6, 2016

Here is a delicate French chocolate paper box. Look at the gorgeous scene printed/painted ...
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Camden Passage Antiques Market

June 22, 2016January 11, 2017

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...

June 17, 2016September 6, 2016

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

June 14, 2016September 6, 2016

This is my first ever cigarette case collection! It is stunningly beautiful with dog ...
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Heart Gold Locket Pendant

June 13, 2016September 6, 2016

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

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

June 9, 2016September 6, 2016

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

June 9, 2016September 6, 2016

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

June 8, 2016September 6, 2016

Arezzo Antiques Fair Piazza Grande, Arezzo, Italy I was in Arezzo Antiques Fair on ...
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Very small chair with a cat

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

This is a cute silver dressing pot or dressing jar. It has a Birmingham assay office ...
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Candy bowl Mappin & Webb

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

This set is a true beauty! A silver enamel compact with flowery design made by ...
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Northcote Road Antiques Market

May 31, 2016September 6, 2016

Northcote Road Antiques Market 155a Northcote Road, London, SW11 6QB On my bank ...
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Italian cutlery set

A set of Italian silver cutlery consists of one spoon, fork and knife. It ...
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9ct heart locket

A lovely 9ct gold heart locket with a chain. It says ‘9CT ...
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Portugese Pill Box

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

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

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 is apparently a nice place for antiquing! There are two antique fairs in Bushey ...
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Cafe Diana

After a long walk of antiquing at Portobello Market, you may want to find yourself a nice ...
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Croxley Antiques

This weekend, I visit Croxley Antique shop in Croxley (nearest tube station: Croxley on ...
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Portobello Antiques Market

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

May 23, 2016June 10, 2016

Antique silver fork beautifully designed with monogram.
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Silver vesta case c.1904

May 23, 2016October 12, 2017

A pretty Edwardian silver vesta case circa 1904. I bought this vesta at one of my ...
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Birmingham silver fork

May 23, 2016October 12, 2017

A Victorian silver fork circa 1895 with marker’s mark H.M. The Birmingham assay ...
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London silver tea strainer

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

May 23, 2016October 12, 2017

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

Beautiful (scallop or leaf shaped?) silver dish, hallmarked London c.1891, made by E.F and ...
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9ct Pendant

May 20, 2016September 6, 2016

Lovely gold pendant with picture of two persons (I hope it is originally belong to them). ...
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Fork c.1832

May 20, 2016May 24, 2016

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

May 20, 2016October 12, 2016

Silver vesta case hallmarked Birmingham with initials on the front. It has a curve shape ...
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Candle holder c.1916

May 20, 2016September 6, 2016

Candle holder c.1916 with Birmingham assay mark and W.D marker mark. I bought this at ...
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Jam jar

May 20, 2016October 12, 2017

Beautiful silver jam jar, c.1915 (?) with Sheffield assay-office mark. The Sheffield crown ...
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Italian Silver Pendant

May 19, 2016October 12, 2017