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Year: 2017

German antique bell
December 19, 2017June 20, 2018 by Maria Bristoll

Antique Bell with Evangelist Names

Here it is an antique bell with Evangelist names. I bought it from Mainzer Antikladen, an antique shop in Mainz Germany. The seller told me that the bell is dated around 1930s.…
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Donald Duck et Hortense 1938
December 18, 2017June 20, 2018 by Maria Bristoll

Donald et Hortense antique book

This is my first antique book and I am so excited. I got it from an antique bookshop in Mainz, Germany. Well, it is probably a vintage book rather than an antique…
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Castle St Angelo with Angel holding cross
November 21, 2017July 25, 2019 by Maria Bristoll

Rome and the Glory of the Roman Empire

Rome and the Glory of the Roman Empire This is Rome and this is the centre of the Roman Empire. Walking around Rome is like walking in history, depending on when you…
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Silver Birmingham Hallmark EJ.LD
October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Vintage Silver Chain Bracelet for Everyday Wear

I am thinking to wear a bracelet and the thought of silver bracelet just comes on my mind. I am thinking to wear it for everyday use including sleeping, washing,  showering, etc.…
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Nusa Dua Set Menu Sate Perkedel Rendang
October 16, 2017October 16, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Nusa Dua Indonesian Restaurant in London

Hi Guys, this post is about an Indonesian restaurant in London that I recently visited. It is called Nusa Dua and is located at Shaftesbury Avenue in Chinatown/Leicester Square area. My husband…
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Golf vesta case
October 12, 2017October 12, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Edwardian Gold Vesta Case

Superb early Edwardian 9ct gold vesta case! It has an embossed golfer in the front side. The size is a size of a small vesta. So it is not too big. Here…
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Sighting of Pelicans Australia
October 3, 2017October 3, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

What to do in Cairns?

Cairns is a lovely city in the north of Queensland. I would like to share to you my travel story in Cairns. This is a second part of my Australian story. Please…
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Dusk at Watsons Bay
September 12, 2017October 3, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

What to do in Sydney?

This summer 2017, my husband and I went to Australia for holiday. Yes we are so happy that another continent is checked now ✓ and as my husband said, the only continent…
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Bang Bang Oriental Front Door
September 11, 2017September 11, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Bang Bang Oriental in Colindale

Here is the new Oriental food hall in Colindale. It is called Bang Bang Oriental. I went there last Saturday with my husband. I love it as I think I can get…
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The Edwardian kangaroo pendant
September 8, 2017September 22, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Early Australian Gold Pendant

When travelling to Australia this summer, I am very pleased to visit an antique shop in Queensland. I said to the shopkeeper that I wanted an early piece of antique jewellery, something…
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Maison Carrée
August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Roman Towns of Nimes and Arles

There are two very pretty Roman towns in the south of France: Nimes and Arles. With Ryanair flies direct from London, Nimes Airport is very easy to reach. Nimes is a historic…
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Beautiful Arch in Ancona
July 26, 2017July 26, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

What to do in Ancona

Yuhuuu.. the post today is about our trip to Ancona in Spring. Yes, you can have a budget travel to this beautiful city in Le Marche region. There is a direct flight…
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Room with a view
July 7, 2017July 7, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Beautiful Prague in Winter Time

I was travelling to Prague in February and I wanted to share my experience of this wonderful fairy tale city. We were staying at the Old Town area. It is very recommended…
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White bean soup and pizzette
July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Bernardi’s Italian Restaurant

Welcome to an elegant, modern, and stylish Italian restaurant in London! It's Bernardi's in Seymour Street, W1, London. My husband nicely treated me to this Italian restaurant for our anniversary <3<3<3 The…
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Spiaggia di Maria Pia
June 2, 2017June 2, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Alghero in Winter

Yes this post is about my travel to Alghero in March! Exactly it was March last year! That is very true, who can resist the beauty of Alghero, a beautiful place in…
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Vintage cameo gold plated
May 19, 2017May 19, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Vintage Cameo by Ward Brothers

This is a large vintage cameo circa 1960s. It is made by Ward Brothers. There is WB marker marks. The marks I think are read as "GOLD PLTD WB".   The cameo is made from…
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Bedfordshire's Antiques & Collectors Fair St Pauls
May 4, 2017May 4, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Bedfordshire’s Antiques & Collectors Fair

Last weekend I went to Bedford and visited the Bedfordshire's Antiques & Collectors Fair at the St Paul's Church. I would say that it is like an indoor flea market. There are many curiosity…
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Peterborough City Centre
April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Is Peterborough A New Commuter Town?

I spent my weekend in Peterborough last week. It is to see the town and to go to Peterborough Festival of Antiques. I am wondering is Peterborough a new commuter town from…
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Birmingham Antique Silver Jug Ornate
April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Birmingham Silver Jug circa 1915

This is an antique silver jug circa 1915. I found it when I went to Peterborough Festival of Antiques last week. It was a huge antiques festival with large outdoor stalls and…
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Edinburgh Silver Hallmark 1808
April 6, 2017April 6, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Edinburgh Silver Spoon circa 1808

This is a Georgian silver spoon circa 1808. I found it in one of the antique/vintage shops in Edinburgh. It has a Edinburgh silver hallmark for 1808. With Edinburgh Castle, a thistle,…
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Colourful Grand Georgian Buildings
April 6, 2017April 6, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

What to do in Edinburgh

Last month, my husband and I visited Edinburgh in Scotland. We travelled by Ryanair from London Stansted. It is quite cheap, only £65 return for the flight. We stayed there for four days and…
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Spaghetti Vongole
March 22, 2017May 4, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Authentic Italian Dinner in London

When you are in London and wanted to experience authentic Italian dishes for a reasonable price, why not head up to Euston to dine in Brizzi restaurant. Here is the address: 131 Drummond…
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585 pocket watch 14k gold
February 15, 2017February 17, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Union Glocke German Pocket Watch

A full hunter German pocket watch is here now! It is a Union Glocke Dürrstein Pocket Watch. This is a 14 carat case full hunter style. The diameter of the watch is…
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Pura Batu Bolong in Tanah Lot
February 8, 2017February 8, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

What To Do in Bali for 2 Days

If you have two days to spare in Bali, here are the six things you can do: First: Visit Pura Tirta Empul Pura Tirta Empul was founded on the 10th century. It has…
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River Room at the Savoy
February 7, 2017February 7, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Christmas Dinner at the Savoy Hotel

This is my very first visit to the Savoy Hotel. And this is for an Office Christmas Dinner. Lucky me that this is paid for by my employer. I use the main…
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Life After Brexit: From An Immigration Point of View
January 18, 2017April 20, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Life after Brexit?

Life after Brexit? From an Immigration Point of View As uncertain I am to the life after Brexit, I will try to think as many possibilities as possible to guess where the…
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Tissot with solid original bracelet
January 17, 2017January 17, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

9ct Tissot Ladies Vintage Watch

This is my second collection of vintage wristwatch after Longines. This time is for a Tissot! Here is the length of the watch: The weight of the watch is about 21.50 grams…
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Antique Persian pencil case
January 11, 2017January 11, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Antique Persian Pencil Case

I have found this Antique Persian pencil case from Portobello Antiques Market. As soon as I saw it, I love it! I really like the intricate colourful painting on it. I thought…
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Sirloin steak Hilton Islington
January 9, 2017January 9, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Axis Restaurant at Hilton Islington

I would like to share my dining experience at Axis Restaurant at the Hilton in Islington. I have decided to take my husband for a festive dinner in December. After searching for…
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9K Solid Gold pocket watch record dennison
January 3, 2017January 4, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Record Pocket Watch 9ct Dennison

This is a 9ct Record pocket watch circa 1920s. The movement is made in Switzerland by Record Watch Company. It has 15 jewels mechanism. The diameter of the watch is approximately 44mm. I…
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