What to do in 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 Bologna. We were there for there ... READ MORE
Map of Bali circa 1619 by 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 Dutch mariner. Together with Willem ... READ MORE
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 made at circa AD 850-900 ; thus it ... READ MORE
Calcutta Silver Milk Jug July 15, 2019 Maria Bristoll This is an antique Indian silver circa 1900. It is made in Calcutta, India. It is from the British Raj colonial period. I am ... READ MORE
Trip to India's Golden Triangle 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 stories and photos to be shared with ... READ MORE
Da Paolo Italian Restaurant in Lond... July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 Maria Bristoll My lovely husband took me to this lovely Italian restaurant in London. It is called Da Paolo. And the nearest tube station is ... READ MORE
The Wrestlers in Highgate 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 neighbourhood area in Highgate, North ... READ MORE
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 made during the British Raj period ... READ MORE
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 original and it still has the original ... READ MORE
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, Rajasthan. The seller said this ... READ MORE
Song Dynasty Ewer April 13, 2019April 13, 2019 Maria Bristoll This is a beautiful Song Dynasty ewer. It is currently on sale on ebay: ... READ MORE
Antiques At Wendover April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 Maria Bristoll If you happen to be in Buckinghamshire for antiquing, please do stop over at Wendover. There is a fascinating antique centre ... READ MORE
What to do in Barcelona January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 Maria Bristoll Barcelona is our destination for winter holiday in 2018. We went there for three nights in December. It is quite pleasant to ... READ MORE
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 Barcelona. It has a beautiful mother of ... READ MORE
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 love the most is the cover, which ... READ MORE
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 Ristorante. It is my Christmas present ... READ MORE