Austrian Antique Spoon c.1807
When visiting Vienna antiques market, the Naschmarkt, I saw this beautiful old spoon circa 1807. It is quite a heavy spoon, which I am sure the weight is more than 50 grams.…read more
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What To Do in Vienna
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. 1. Visit the Sisi Museum…read more
Vintage Longines 9ct Wristwatch
A very pretty vintage Longines ladies watch bracelet circa 1965. The watch is in good condition, but I think it may need service - or maybe I have to learn how to…read more
Swiss small ladies pocket watch
This is my very first pocket watch and I am so excited! I get it from the Vienna Antiques Fair at the Ringstrassen-Galerien. It is a small watch with a diameter less than…read more
Vienna Antique Market & Fair
This time I am very fortunate to visit Vienna, the capital city of Austria. I would like to share two antiquing experience in this beautiful city. 1. Vienna Antiques Market at the…read more
Stamford Raffles and his wayang collection
This post is about Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, his antique shadow-puppet collection and his resting place. Stamford Raffles is a well known British statesman who governs Java in the 19th century. He is…read more
Georgian Garnet & Pearls Brooch
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 garnets and 16 seed pearls. I think it has…read more
9ct Pendant/Brooch with Pearls
This is an antique 9ct gold pendant/brooch with pearls. The design is very exquisite - it is so pretty! I like that it comes with additional small chain. I also like the…read more
Czech Antique Silver Compact
These are beautiful duo antique silver compacts from Czech. The first one is the smaller one, with 835 hallmark. The look from the inside: The look at the back. They are stamped 835…read more
Antique 9ct Gold Cameo Lady with Flower
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 her dress. It is a cameo on…read more
A Historic Pub in Oxford: The Eagle and Child
When in Oxford, why not visit 'The Eagle and Child' pub and discover its unique history with some of the greatest writers in English history. The pub is located very close to the…read more
Antiquing in Oxford
I just want to share two antiquing places that I have seen during my weekend in Oxford: Oxford Antiques on High 85 High St, Oxford OX1 4BG This is a lovely shop consists…read more
Edwardian Crescent Moon & Star Pin
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
I could not stop to like gold seal intaglio. Intaglio I think is an engraved gem. I like it because it is incredibly beautiful. The hand crafting usually is just so pretty and…read more
Hand Painted Filigree Brooch
I love this beautiful ornate brooch. It is hand painted and you can see the signature of the painter. I think it is an Italian brooch. I bought this lovely brooch at the Adams…read more
From Bergamo to Milan: Weekend Getaway
Bergamo and Milan - Experience the Finest Lombardy Surely a weekend getaway is too short to experience Lombardy, but with limited annual leave and bank holiday per year, a weekend break to Italy's finest…read more
Guardian Lion/Foo Dog Brass
I was at the Admiral Vernon antiques market in Portobello. One of the stalls downstairs sells Asian/South East Asian antiques. I bought this unique piece of foo dog/guardian lion brass. At first…read more
Antiquing Alla Chelsea
Antique shops in Chelsea This time I accompany my hubby to buy an antique match-box at a premium location in London: Chelsea! There is an arcade consists of about 25 antique shops, it…read more
Masonic Gold Seal Intaglio Blue
This is the piece that I bought at the Milan Naviglio Grande antique market. It is a gold pendant with masonic seal. It is meticulously finished by hand. The colour of the…read more
Milan Antiques Market The Naviglio Grande
Antiquing in Milan When in Milan, do not miss the once-a-month antiques market at the panoramic Naviglio Grande. The name of the market is simply Naviglio Grande antiques market as it is…read more
What to do in Jakarta for two days
Top Tips of What To Do in Jakarta If you happen to travel to Indonesia from Europe, Jakarta is usually the first airport to touch down. Although your destination may not be…read more
French Limoges Brooch in Silver
A beautiful brooch in a French and English combination. It has a French Limoges hand painted porcelain in an English sterling silver exterior. It is hallmarked Birmingham 1975.read more
Teapot Gold Pendant
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 the Bushey Yew Tree Antiques Fair.read more
Italian lunch at Amarcord London
Fancy an Italian food near the British Museum? Amarcord Italian Restaurant Museum St London WC1A 1LU I was at the British Museum two weeks ago attending an exhibition about Sicily with my…read more
Rembrandt Hotel Antiques Fair
Sunday Antiquing at the Rembrandt Hotel Ian Russell Antiques Rembrandt Hotel Antiques Fair 11 Thurloe Place London SW7 2RS A great time to spend your Sunday at the Rembrandt Hotel! The hotel itself…read more
Royal Horticultural Antiques Fair
Yes the monthly antiques fair is here in London! Adams Antiques Fair Royal Horticultural Hall London SW1P 2QW Last Sunday I was at the Royal Horticultural Hall browsing the antiques fair there. Royal Horticultural Hall is…read more
A Sunday Lunch on Windsor Castle Pub
What to eat on Sunday in Victoria? The Windsor Castle Pub 23 Francis Street, Victoria London SW1P 1DN Fancy a pint with a good food in an antique-setting pub? Visit The Windsor Castle Pub…read more
Kensington Creperie on a Sunny Day
Kensington Creperie 2-6 Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2HF Kensington Creperie is a great place to enjoy dessert: ice cream, crepes, or waffles. I was there last Sunday and I was…read more
Gaucho at Piccadilly London
Gaucho 25 Swallow Street London W1B 4QR Indulge Yourself at One of the Best Steak Houses in London Gaucho at Piccadilly London is one of the best places for steak lovers.…read more
What if the UK mirroring the Australia Point Based System?
Brexit: What if the UK mirroring the Australia Point Based System? Discretion: This is an opinion article and should not be used as an immigration advice or immigration guide. ****Update: As Theresa…read more
Criterion Auction House in Islington
Viewing an Auction House in Islington When I was antiquing in Islington, to be precised at the Camden Passage, I have noticed that there is an auction house in the area. Not…read more
French Chocolate Paper Box
Here is a delicate French chocolate paper box. Look at the gorgeous scene printed/painted on the box. It is, I think, a baptism scene of a famous baby (with famous mother). There is a word…read more
Camden Passage Antiques Market
Antiquing in Islington Here it is another antiques market in London which is worth to visit: Camden Passage. Just a two minutes stroll from Angel (northern line) tube station, you will find…read more
Arezzo: the Italian City of Antiques
Two days full of antiquing in Arezzo Well, I suggest all antique lovers to visit Arezzo, a city in Tuscany Italy, where there are plenty of well established antique shops and not…read more
Dog Embossed Silver Cigarette Case
This is my first ever cigarette case collection! It is stunningly beautiful with dog embossed on it. It has a hallmark of Birmingham circa 1921 with W.N Ltd marker mark. I bought…read more
Heart Gold Locket Pendant
This is a lovely 9ct gold of heart locket pendant. It has a bird decoration and its grid lines are very pretty. It says '9CT BK & FT'. I bought it from a…read more
Pisa and Pisa Antique Shops
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 on early June 2016 and I stayed…read more
Antique Silver Holy Water Font
One of the loveliest pieces I bought from the Arezzo Antiques Fair. This is an antique silver Holy water font with Santa Theresa picture. Is the picture hand painted? I am not…read more
Italian Firenze Silver Sugar Cup
This is one of the two pieces that I bought from Arezzo Antiques Market. This Italian cup is made in Florence/Firenze. It bears the 800 hallmark for Italian argento with 376 FI…read more
Arezzo Antiques Fair: A Review
Arezzo Antiques Fair Piazza Grande, Arezzo, Italy I was in Arezzo Antiques Fair on the 4th and 5th June 2016. The fair is one of the biggest in Italy and is…read more
Small Dressing Pot / Jar
This is a cute silver dressing pot or dressing jar. It has a Birmingham assay office hallmark with E.S.B marker (stands for Edward Souter Barnsley).read more
Candy bowl Mappin & Webb
A stunning silver candy bowl made circa 1919 by a large manufacturer Mappin & Webb. It has a Birmingham assay office hallmark with MN & WB markers. I bought this…read more
Compact and Lipstick Garrard & Co
This set is a true beauty! A silver enamel compact with flowery design made by Garrard & Co in Regent Street London. The hallmark is visible in the inside case. …read more
Northcote Road Antiques Market
Northcote Road Antiques Market 155a Northcote Road, London, SW11 6QB On my bank holiday weekend, I have decided to visit Northcote Road antiques market in Clapham. It is approximately 10 minutes…read more
Italian cutlery set
A set of Italian silver cutlery consists of one spoon, fork and knife. It comes with a red box which read 'A. Sguilla Argenteria Gioielleria Perugia'. I hope the…read more
9ct heart locket
A lovely 9ct gold heart locket with a chain. It says '9CT B&F' at the reverse side of the locket. I bought it from one of my favourite stalls…read more
Portugese Pill Box
This is a Portugese silver (plated?) pill box with rooster enamel. It has a pretty design of two hearts and a coat of arm (?) on top, and flowery design…read more
Italian Silver sugar cup
This is a unique Italian sugar bowl with hallmark: 800 and PA on its bottom. It is made in Palermo, Italy. I cannot see clearly the marker number, but…read more
Marston and Bayliss silver vase
A stunning silver posy vase c.1901 made by Marston and Bayliss. It is beautifully crafted. I bought this from Croxley Antiques.read more
Bushey Antiques & Collector’s Fair
Bushey is apparently a nice place for antiquing! There are two antique fairs in Bushey that are of my interest: Bushey Golf & Country Club Antiques Fair The Bushey Antiques and…read more
Cafe Diana
After a long walk of antiquing at Portobello Market, you may want to find yourself a nice cafe to sit and relax. Cafe Diana is located not far from the Notting Hill…read more
Croxley Antiques
This weekend, I visit Croxley Antique shop in Croxley (nearest tube station: Croxley on the Metropolitan line). It is a well presented shop with wide range selection of antiques. The price is…read more
Portobello Antiques Market
Portobello Antiques Market is my regular visit of antiquing. What I like is that it has a variety of galleries and arcades for me to explore. My favourite one is Rogers Antique…read more
Silver vesta case c.1904
A pretty Edwardian silver vesta case circa 1904. I bought this vesta at one of my favourite stalls at the Rogers Antique Gallery. It has Birmingham silver hallmark with A.C. marker's mark.read more
Birmingham silver fork
A Victorian silver fork circa 1895 with marker's mark H.M. The Birmingham assay office hallmark is present. It has a very cute kind-of-fish design on the handle.read more
London silver tea strainer
A very pretty London silver tea strainer c.1892 with marker mark: G.A. It has a sad-looking nomad (or apostle?) figure on the handle side. It is beautifully gilded on the scoop-side.…read more
London silver glass pot
A very cute Victorian silver glass pot circa 1896 made in London by C.D. It is engraved with initials. The London town assay office hallmark is present. The top is gilded inside, very…read more
London silver dish c.1891
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 favourite stalls (own by a nice lady) at the Rogers…read more
9ct Pendant
Lovely gold pendant with picture of two persons (I hope it is originally belong to them). My guess that the picture is a husband and wife (or what do you think?). It says…read more
Fork c.1832
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
Silver vesta case hallmarked Birmingham with initials on the front. It has a curve shape design. I bought this vesta at a stall near the Earl of Lonsdale pub at the Portobello…read more
Candle holder c.1916
Candle holder c.1916 with Birmingham assay mark and W.D marker mark. I bought this at my favourite gallery: the Rogers Antique Gallery in Portobello market.read more
Italian Silver Pendant
This is an Italian silver pendant circa 1940s. It has a beautiful image of Maria and Baby Jesus. It has a hallmark that says 925 AL, in which I think it…read more
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