ANTIQUE RAILWAY Lantern Candle Lamp... January 6, 2025 Maria Bristoll For sale a beautiful antique original railway lamp. Buy it here on my ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226521560249? This ... READ MORE
Ancient/Medieval Small Buddha Bronz... January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 Maria Bristoll For sale a lovely statue of Buddha, see my eBay here for purchase https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226529584352? The statue is made ... READ MORE
What to do in Turin, Italy November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Maria Bristoll Turin is the capital of Piedmont region. One of the region with spectacular wines. Apart from wine, Turin also has ... READ MORE
Roman Ruins in Antalya, Turkey October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 Maria Bristoll When you are in Antalya region in Turkey, you are surrounded by beautiful Roman ruins that makes you wonder, how marvellous ... READ MORE
What to do in Valle d'Aosta (Aosta) May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 Maria Bristoll Aosta is the northern city in Italy. Aosta has two official languages: Italian and French. Valle d’Aosta is also called ... READ MORE
What to do in Worcester December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 Maria Bristoll Worcester is one of the underrated town in England! Did you know that Worcester is full of English history? Worcester holds a ... READ MORE
Celadon Double Fish Plate Ming Dyna... August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 Maria Bristoll From my personal collection is this very exquisite plate. It is estimated to be from the Ming Dynasty or earlier. The plate ... READ MORE
Large Chinese Blue and White Bowl/P... August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 Maria Bristoll I have this large Chinese blue and white bowl or plate. It belongs to my Dad who bought it from someone he knew back then, ... READ MORE
Ravenna and Its Early Mosaics January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 Maria Bristoll Ravenna is a magnificent city in Italy, full of historical buildings and important work of arts (mosaics) in early Christian ... READ MORE
The Stag at Chorleywood January 1, 2021January 1, 2021 Maria Bristoll We had the pleasure to have a festive lunch at the Stag in December 2020. This one, I believe was on the second week of ... READ MORE
The Coach and Horses December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Maria Bristoll What an absolute gem to find a great pub in Rickmansworth! The pub is so cozy there is a beautiful fireplace inside. It is ... READ MORE
Cart and Horses Pub, Commonwood November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 Maria Bristoll The best lamb chops are served in this pub! Perfect lamb, crunchy on the side, and smooth on the inside. Just as I like on ... READ MORE
Beautiful Pub in Kings Langley October 17, 2020October 17, 2020 Maria Bristoll We head up to a small village of Chipperfield in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire to have lunch at The Two Brewers pub. The pub ... READ MORE
The Cricketers at Sarratt September 20, 2020September 20, 2020 Maria Bristoll After antiquing in Sarratt Village Hall, we decided to have a lovely lunch at the pub next door. The name of the pub is The ... READ MORE
Windsor and Eton September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 Maria Bristoll What to do in Windsor for a day out? Well let me tell you to start your journey at Eton College. If you have a chance, please ... READ MORE
Exeter silver spoon year 1845 September 13, 2020September 13, 2020 Maria Bristoll This is a lovely spoon with Exeter hallmark. I am so excited to find this spoon in an antique fair in Sarratt. It has a ... READ MORE
Silver Pouncer Pot or Sander September 13, 2020September 13, 2020 Maria Bristoll Here is silver pouncer pot or sander. The pouncer pot function is to sprinkle powder which are useful for 1) making the paper ... READ MORE
The Cock Inn at Sarratt August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 Maria Bristoll Today we went to a lovely village pub called The Cock Inn. The Cock Inn is located at the village of Sarratt in ... READ MORE
Richborough Roman Fort August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 Maria Bristoll As our summer holiday is disturbed by the coronavirus, we plan to have a staycation instead to Deal. One of the reasons we ... READ MORE
Staycation in Deal, Kent August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 Maria Bristoll We decided to have a short break to the Kent coast during this coronavirus pandemic. We choose to have a three-nights ... READ MORE
The Green Man in Denham August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 Maria Bristoll Last Saturday we went to a village pub in Denham. The name of the pub is The Green Man, in village road, Denham. Denham is a ... READ MORE
The Old Orchard at Harefield August 5, 2020August 5, 2020 Maria Bristoll Just last weekend, we went to a wonderful pub called The Old Orchard in Harefield, Uxbridge. As with the precaution of ... READ MORE
What to do in Sagunto? A charming o... June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 Maria Bristoll I know I wrote this when we are all in Coronavirus lockdown. But hey today is 23rd June 2020 and the lockdown in some parts ... READ MORE
Holy Water Font Italian Pewter (Pel... April 18, 2020April 18, 2020 Maria Bristoll These are two very lovely Italian holy water font. The material is pewter and they are from the late 18th century. My husband ... READ MORE
Holy Bible year 1875 January 1, 2020January 2, 2020 Maria Bristoll Here is a wonderful Victorian Holy Bible. It is from year 1875. It has written information that it had been presented as a ... READ MORE
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
Antique Fairs and Antique Shops in ... December 21, 2018January 3, 2019 Maria Bristoll These are my experiences of antiquing in Barcelona. There are two antique fairs that I visited on our holiday just last week ... READ MORE
Small antique pendants / brooch December 19, 2018December 19, 2018 Maria Bristoll These are three recent acquisitions from the flea market in Barcelona (Spain). I got them from Fira de Nautumismo which was ... READ MORE
Chinese Small Ewer (possibly) Song ... September 20, 2018February 6, 2019 Maria Bristoll UPDATE: I have decided to put this fantastic ewer on sale on ebay, click here or open this ... READ MORE
What to do in Venice September 7, 2018September 7, 2018 Maria Bristoll What to do in Venice for three days? Well this is the right article to read as we were exactly in Venice for only three days! ... READ MORE
Chinese Water Pipe from Bone August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 Maria Bristoll This is an antique water pipe that I acquire from an antique shop in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is made from bone. Not sure ... READ MORE
The Archaeological Tour while in Yo... August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 Maria Bristoll I would like to share our itinerary when we were in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, this summer. We stayed for four nights in ... READ MORE
Salieri Restaurant at the Strand Lo... July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 Maria Bristoll This is the place for our anniversary lunch where the lunch is a present from my husband (Thanks Hubby!) It takes place at ... READ MORE
La Ville de Palimbang dans l'Ile de... July 4, 2018August 12, 2022 Maria Bristoll This is my latest collection of antique map. The title of the map is La Ville de Palimbang dans l’Ile de Sumatra. It is ... READ MORE
What to See in Luxembourg June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 Maria Bristoll I am so excited to write about Luxembourg. This small European country is not as big as its neighbouring countries such as ... READ MORE
Mainz and Trier June 20, 2018June 21, 2018 Maria Bristoll The trip to Mainz and Trier was our holiday trip to Germany in the end of November last year. The whole trip is for ... READ MORE
London Map Fairs June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 Maria Bristoll Last Saturday was for the first time I attended the London Map Fairs. Located at the Royal Geographical Society in ... READ MORE
Vue et Description de Surate et de ... June 12, 2018June 12, 2018 Maria Bristoll This is an 18th century antique map by Henri Abraham Chatelain. The title of the map is Vue et Description de Surate et de ... READ MORE
Antique Swagger Stick Royal Rifle B... May 21, 2018May 21, 2018 Maria Bristoll This is a piece of antique that I bought from The Hertfordshire Militaria and Medal Fair. See here for more information about ... READ MORE
The Hertfordshire Militaria & Medal... May 14, 2018May 21, 2018 Maria Bristoll This was my first time going to a Militaria fair. I was quite pleased. My husband was very pleased too. The fair is ... READ MORE
Greyhound Cafe at Fitzrovia London May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 Maria Bristoll My friends and I went to the Greyhound Cafe to have a lunch. The Cafe is modern and stylish and we were given a lovely seat ... READ MORE
Housesteads, Chesters and Vindoland... April 27, 2018May 10, 2018 Maria Bristoll This Easter holiday, we decided to go to Hexham to visit Roman Fort of Housesteads, Chesters and Vindolanda. It is very easy ... READ MORE
Victorian mourning brooch April 5, 2018 Maria Bristoll This is my latest antique collection which I found when I was visiting Hexham. This is a small antique gold brooch. I found ... READ MORE
What to do in Hexham, Northumberlan... April 4, 2018April 5, 2018 Maria Bristoll This Easter weekend, we went to Hexham for a three nights holiday. It is approximately four hours from London. We took a ... READ MORE
The One Tun Farringdon March 29, 2018April 3, 2018 Maria Bristoll Today at lunch time, I went for a lunch out with my colleague to The One Tun pub in Farringdon. The address is 125 Saffron ... READ MORE
Rasa Sayang Restaurant in London March 28, 2018 Maria Bristoll Rasa Sayang is a Malaysian Restaurant in Chinatown, London. It is located at 5 Macclesfield St, London W1D 6AY. We went there ... READ MORE
Thai Rack at St Albans March 1, 2018March 1, 2018 Maria Bristoll This is our favourite restaurant in St Albans! If you happen to be in St Albans, this restaurant won’t disappoint! The ... READ MORE
Early Victorian Silver Pot Holder February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 Maria Bristoll This is a very beautiful early Victorian silver pot holder. This is my gift for my husband birthday. It is a very ornate pot ... READ MORE
Vintage Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring January 17, 2018January 17, 2018 Maria Bristoll This is a lovely vintage sapphire and diamonds yellow gold ring. There are 8 diamonds with single cut each. According to the ... READ MORE
A Pair of Antique Cherubs Wood Carv... January 15, 2018June 20, 2018 Maria Bristoll This is one of the most beautiful antiques I have collected. It is a pair of hand painted wood carved cherubs. I bought it ... READ MORE
A Lucchesi Faro Madonna and Cherubs... January 12, 2018June 20, 2018 Maria Bristoll This is an impressive holy water font of Madonna and Cherubs. It is signed by ‘A. Lucchesi Faro’. I bought it ... READ MORE
Vintage sapphire diamond white gold... January 10, 2018 Maria Bristoll This is a lovely vintage white gold sapphire and diamond ring. Lovely design ring with a total weight approximately 3 grams. ... READ MORE
Antique silver powder compact January 10, 2018January 10, 2018 Maria Bristoll Hi guys, if you want to know what was the first antique item I collected? Here it is! Finally I post the item here. It is a ... READ MORE
Vulcain Remontoir Cylindre Ladies P... January 4, 2018January 10, 2018 Maria Bristoll I have now the pleasure to introduce you to a lovely enamel pocket watch. The dial has ‘Vulcain’ brand on it. And ... READ MORE
Antique Bell with Evangelist Names December 19, 2017June 20, 2018 Maria Bristoll Here it is an antique bell with Evangelist names. I bought it from Mainzer Antikladen, an antique shop in Mainz Germany. The ... READ MORE
Donald et Hortense antique book December 18, 2017June 20, 2018 Maria Bristoll 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 ... READ MORE
Rome and the Glory of the Roman Emp... November 21, 2017July 25, 2019 Maria Bristoll 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 ... READ MORE
Vintage Silver Chain Bracelet for E... October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 Maria Bristoll 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 ... READ MORE
Nusa Dua Indonesian Restaurant in L... October 16, 2017October 16, 2017 Maria Bristoll Hi Guys, this post is about an Indonesian restaurant in London that I recently visited. It is called Nusa Dua and is located ... READ MORE
Edwardian Gold Vesta Case October 12, 2017October 12, 2017 Maria Bristoll 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. ... READ MORE
What to do in Cairns? October 3, 2017October 3, 2017 Maria Bristoll 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 ... READ MORE
What to do in Sydney? September 12, 2017October 3, 2017 Maria Bristoll This summer 2017, my husband and I went to Australia for holiday. Yes we are so happy that another continent is checked now ✓ ... READ MORE
Bang Bang Oriental in Colindale September 11, 2017September 11, 2017 Maria Bristoll Here is the new Oriental food hall in Colindale. It is called Bang Bang Oriental. I went there last Saturday with my husband. ... READ MORE
Early Australian Gold Pendant September 8, 2017September 22, 2017 Maria Bristoll When travelling to Australia this summer, I am very pleased to visit an antique shop in Queensland. I said to the shopkeeper ... READ MORE
Roman Towns of Nimes and Arles August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 Maria Bristoll There are two very pretty Roman towns in the south of France: Nimes and Arles. With Ryanair flies direct from London, Nimes ... READ MORE
What to do in Ancona July 26, 2017July 26, 2017 Maria Bristoll 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 ... READ MORE
Beautiful Prague in Winter Time July 7, 2017July 7, 2017 Maria Bristoll I was travelling to Prague in February and I wanted to share my experience of this wonderful fairy tale city. We were staying ... READ MORE
Bernardi's Italian Restaurant July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 Maria Bristoll Welcome to an elegant, modern, and stylish Italian restaurant in London! It’s Bernardi’s in Seymour Street, W1, ... READ MORE
Alghero in Winter June 2, 2017June 2, 2017 Maria Bristoll 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 ... READ MORE
Vintage Cameo by Ward Brothers May 19, 2017May 19, 2017 Maria Bristoll 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 ... READ MORE
Bedfordshire's Antiques & Collector... May 4, 2017May 4, 2017 Maria Bristoll Last weekend I went to Bedford and visited the Bedfordshire’s Antiques & Collectors Fair at the St Paul’s ... READ MORE
Is Peterborough A New Commuter Town... April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 Maria Bristoll I spent my weekend in Peterborough last week. It is to see the town and to go to Peterborough Festival of Antiques. I am ... READ MORE
Birmingham Silver Jug circa 1915 April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 Maria Bristoll This is an antique silver jug circa 1915. I found it when I went to Peterborough Festival of Antiques last week. It was a ... READ MORE
Edinburgh Silver Spoon circa 1808 April 6, 2017April 6, 2017 Maria Bristoll This is a Georgian silver spoon circa 1808. I found it in one of the antique/vintage shops in Edinburgh. It has a Edinburgh ... READ MORE
What to do in Edinburgh April 6, 2017April 6, 2017 Maria Bristoll Last month, my husband and I visited Edinburgh in Scotland. We travelled by Ryanair from London Stansted. It is quite cheap, ... READ MORE
Authentic Italian Dinner in London March 22, 2017May 4, 2017 Maria Bristoll When you are in London and wanted to experience authentic Italian dishes for a reasonable price, why not head up to Euston to ... READ MORE
Union Glocke German Pocket Watch February 15, 2017February 17, 2017 Maria Bristoll A full hunter German pocket watch is here now! It is a Union Glocke Dürrstein Pocket Watch. This is a 14 carat case full ... READ MORE
What To Do in Bali for 2 Days February 8, 2017February 8, 2017 Maria Bristoll 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 ... READ MORE
Christmas Dinner at the Savoy Hotel February 7, 2017February 7, 2017 Maria Bristoll 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 ... READ MORE
Life after Brexit? January 18, 2017April 20, 2017 Maria Bristoll 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 ... READ MORE
9ct Tissot Ladies Vintage Watch January 17, 2017January 17, 2017 Maria Bristoll This is my second collection of vintage wristwatch after Longines. This time is for a Tissot! Here is the length of the ... READ MORE
Antique Persian Pencil Case January 11, 2017January 11, 2017 Maria Bristoll I have found this Antique Persian pencil case from Portobello Antiques Market. As soon as I saw it, I love it! I really like ... READ MORE
Axis Restaurant at Hilton Islington January 9, 2017January 9, 2017 Maria Bristoll I would like to share my dining experience at Axis Restaurant at the Hilton in Islington. I have decided to take my husband ... READ MORE
Record Pocket Watch 9ct Dennison January 3, 2017January 4, 2017 Maria Bristoll This is a 9ct Record pocket watch circa 1920s. The movement is made in Switzerland by Record Watch Company. It has 15 jewels ... READ MORE
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