Austrian Antique Spoon c.1807 December 6, 2016December 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll When visiting Vienna antiques market, the Naschmarkt, I saw this beautiful old spoon circa 1807. It is quite a heavy spoon, ... READ MORE
What To Do 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 What To Do in Vienna on a weekend. ... READ MORE
Vintage Longines 9ct Wristwatch November 25, 2016December 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll A very pretty vintage Longines ladies watch bracelet circa 1965. The watch is in good condition, but I think it may need ... READ MORE
Swiss small ladies 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 Fair at the Ringstrassen-Galerien. ... READ MORE
Vienna Antique Market & Fair November 22, 2016December 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll This time I am very fortunate to visit Vienna, the capital city of Austria. I would like to share two antiquing experience in ... READ MORE
Stamford Raffles and his wayang col... November 7, 2016November 7, 2016 Maria Bristoll This post is about Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, his antique shadow-puppet collection and his resting place. Stamford Raffles ... READ MORE
Georgian Garnet & Pearls 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 am very excited! It is set with 10 ... READ MORE
9ct Pendant/Brooch with Pearls October 12, 2016October 12, 2016 Maria Bristoll This is an antique 9ct gold pendant/brooch with pearls. The design is very exquisite – it is so pretty! I like that it ... READ MORE
Czech Antique Silver Compact October 10, 2016October 10, 2016 Maria Bristoll These are beautiful duo antique silver compacts from Czech. The first one is the smaller one, with 835 hallmark. The look ... READ MORE
Antique 9ct Gold Cameo Lady with Fl... September 27, 2016September 27, 2016 Maria Bristoll I really love the details of this cameo. The carving is so ornate and flawless. It depicts a lady with flower on her hair and ... READ MORE
A Historic Pub in Oxford: The Eagle... September 26, 2016September 27, 2016 Maria Bristoll When in Oxford, why not visit ‘The Eagle and Child’ pub and discover its unique history with some of the greatest ... READ MORE
Antiquing in Oxford September 22, 2016September 22, 2016 Maria Bristoll I just want to share two antiquing places that I have seen during my weekend in Oxford: Oxford Antiques on High 85 High St, ... READ MORE
Edwardian Crescent Moon & Star Pin September 21, 2016September 22, 2016 Maria Bristoll From the Oxford Antiques Shop, this is an excellent quality of Edwardian 9ct pin with the shape of crescent moon and star. READ MORE
Gold Seal Red Intaglio 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 it because it is incredibly ... READ MORE
Hand Painted Filigree 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 the painter. I think it is an ... READ MORE
From Bergamo to Milan: Weekend Geta... September 13, 2016September 13, 2016 Maria Bristoll Bergamo and Milan – Experience the Finest Lombardy Surely a weekend getaway is too short to experience Lombardy, but ... READ MORE
Guardian Lion/Foo Dog Brass September 5, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll I was at the Admiral Vernon antiques market in Portobello. One of the stalls downstairs sells Asian/South East Asian ... READ MORE
Antiquing Alla Chelsea 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 premium location in London: Chelsea! ... READ MORE
Masonic Gold Seal Intaglio Blue 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 pendant with masonic seal. It is ... READ MORE
Milan Antiques Market The Naviglio ... August 30, 2016September 13, 2016 Maria Bristoll Antiquing in Milan When in Milan, do not miss the once-a-month antiques market at the panoramic Naviglio Grande. The name of ... READ MORE
What to do in Jakarta for two days August 24, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll Top Tips of What To Do in Jakarta If you happen to travel to Indonesia from Europe, Jakarta is usually the first airport to ... READ MORE
French Limoges Brooch in Silver July 29, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll A beautiful brooch in a French and English combination. It has a French Limoges hand painted porcelain in an English sterling ... READ MORE
Teapot Gold Pendant 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 a function as a seal. This is from ... READ MORE
Italian lunch at Amarcord London July 21, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll Fancy an Italian food near the British Museum? Amarcord Italian Restaurant Museum St London WC1A 1LU I was at the British ... READ MORE
Rembrandt Hotel Antiques Fair July 20, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll Sunday Antiquing at the Rembrandt Hotel Ian Russell Antiques Rembrandt Hotel Antiques Fair 11 Thurloe Place London SW7 ... READ MORE
Royal Horticultural Antiques Fair July 19, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll Yes the monthly antiques fair is here in London! Adams Antiques Fair Royal Horticultural Hall London SW1P 2QW Last ... READ MORE
A Sunday Lunch on Windsor Castle Pu... July 19, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll What to eat on Sunday in Victoria? The Windsor Castle Pub 23 Francis Street, Victoria London SW1P 1DN Fancy a pint with a ... READ MORE
Kensington Creperie on a Sunny Day July 7, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll Kensington Creperie 2-6 Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2HF Kensington Creperie is a great place to ... READ MORE
Gaucho at Piccadilly London July 6, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll Gaucho 25 Swallow Street London W1B 4QR Indulge Yourself at One of the Best Steak Houses in London Gaucho at ... READ MORE
What if the UK mirroring the Austra... July 1, 2016May 4, 2017 Maria Bristoll Brexit: What if the UK mirroring the Australia Point Based System? Discretion: This is an opinion article and should not be ... READ MORE
Criterion Auction House in Islingto... June 27, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll Viewing an Auction House in Islington When I was antiquing in Islington, to be precised at the Camden Passage, I have noticed ... READ MORE
French Chocolate Paper Box June 22, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll Here is a delicate French chocolate paper box. Look at the gorgeous scene printed/painted on the box. It is, I think, a ... READ MORE
Camden Passage Antiques Market June 22, 2016January 11, 2017 Maria Bristoll Antiquing in Islington Here it is another antiques market in London which is worth to visit: Camden Passage. Just a two ... READ MORE
Arezzo: the Italian City of Antique... June 17, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll Two days full of antiquing in Arezzo Well, I suggest all antique lovers to visit Arezzo, a city in Tuscany Italy, where there ... READ MORE
Dog Embossed Silver Cigarette Case June 14, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll This is my first ever cigarette case collection! It is stunningly beautiful with dog embossed on it. It has a hallmark of ... READ MORE
Heart Gold Locket Pendant 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 lines are very pretty. It says ... READ MORE
Pisa and Pisa Antique Shops June 10, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll Travelling in Pisa and Seeing the Pisa Antique Shops And so yes I am taking my annual leave to travel to Pisa, Italy. It was ... READ MORE
Antique Silver Holy Water Font June 9, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll One of the loveliest pieces I bought from the Arezzo Antiques Fair. This is an antique silver Holy water font with Santa ... READ MORE
Italian Firenze Silver Sugar Cup June 9, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll This is one of the two pieces that I bought from Arezzo Antiques Market. This Italian cup is made in Florence/Firenze. It ... READ MORE
Arezzo Antiques Fair: A Review June 8, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll Arezzo Antiques Fair Piazza Grande, Arezzo, Italy I was in Arezzo Antiques Fair on the 4th and 5th June 2016. The fair ... READ MORE
Very small chair with a cat 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 mark with AR (a city mark for ... READ MORE
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 hallmark with E.S.B marker (stands ... READ MORE
Candy bowl Mappin & Webb June 1, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll A stunning silver candy bowl made circa 1919 by a large manufacturer Mappin & Webb. It has a Birmingham assay office ... READ MORE
Compact and Lipstick Garrard & Co June 1, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll This set is a true beauty! A silver enamel compact with flowery design made by Garrard & Co in Regent Street ... READ MORE
Northcote Road Antiques Market May 31, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll Northcote Road Antiques Market 155a Northcote Road, London, SW11 6QB On my bank holiday weekend, I have decided to ... READ MORE
Italian cutlery set May 25, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll A set of Italian silver cutlery consists of one spoon, fork and knife. It comes with a red box which read ... READ MORE
9ct heart locket May 25, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll A lovely 9ct gold heart locket with a chain. It says ‘9CT B&F’ at the reverse side of the ... READ MORE
Portugese Pill Box May 25, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll This is a Portugese silver (plated?) pill box with rooster enamel. It has a pretty design of two hearts and a coat of ... READ MORE
Italian Silver sugar cup May 25, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll This is a unique Italian sugar bowl with hallmark: 800 and PA on its bottom. It is made in Palermo, Italy. I cannot ... READ MORE
Marston and Bayliss silver vase May 25, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll A stunning silver posy vase c.1901 made by Marston and Bayliss. It is beautifully crafted. I bought this from Croxley ... READ MORE
Bushey Antiques & Collector's Fair May 23, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll Bushey is apparently a nice place for antiquing! There are two antique fairs in Bushey that are of my interest: Bushey Golf ... READ MORE
Cafe Diana May 23, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll After a long walk of antiquing at Portobello Market, you may want to find yourself a nice cafe to sit and relax. Cafe Diana ... READ MORE
Croxley Antiques May 23, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll This weekend, I visit Croxley Antique shop in Croxley (nearest tube station: Croxley on the Metropolitan line). It is a well ... READ MORE
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 variety of galleries and arcades ... READ MORE
Silver fork with monogram May 23, 2016June 10, 2016 Maria Bristoll Antique silver fork beautifully designed with monogram. READ MORE
Silver vesta case c.1904 May 23, 2016October 12, 2017 Maria Bristoll A pretty Edwardian silver vesta case circa 1904. I bought this vesta at one of my favourite stalls at the Rogers Antique ... READ MORE
Birmingham silver fork May 23, 2016October 12, 2017 Maria Bristoll A Victorian silver fork circa 1895 with marker’s mark H.M. The Birmingham assay office hallmark is present. It has a ... READ MORE
London silver tea strainer May 23, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll A very pretty London silver tea strainer c.1892 with marker mark: G.A. It has a sad-looking nomad (or apostle?) figure ... READ MORE
London silver 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 with initials. The London town assay ... READ MORE
London silver dish c.1891 May 20, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll Beautiful (scallop or leaf shaped?) silver dish, hallmarked London c.1891, made by E.F and H.T. This is sold at one of my ... READ MORE
9ct Pendant May 20, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll Lovely gold pendant with picture of two persons (I hope it is originally belong to them). My guess that the picture is a ... READ MORE
Fork c.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 Dolphin Arcade in Portobello Antique Market. READ MORE
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 design. I bought this vesta at a ... READ MORE
Candle holder c.1916 May 20, 2016September 6, 2016 Maria Bristoll Candle holder c.1916 with Birmingham assay mark and W.D marker mark. I bought this at my favourite gallery: the Rogers ... READ MORE
Jam jar May 20, 2016October 12, 2017 Maria Bristoll Beautiful silver jam jar, c.1915 (?) with Sheffield assay-office mark. The Sheffield crown hallmark is present. The hallmark ... READ MORE
Italian Silver Pendant May 19, 2016October 12, 2017 Maria Bristoll This is an Italian silver pendant circa 1940s. It has a beautiful image of Maria and Baby Jesus. It has a hallmark that ... READ MORE