Monet clip on’s
Impressive Monet shell clip on earrings, for your shell-likes.
One of the world’s most famous and recognisable costume jewellers, Monet has stood the test of time since 1929.
Frey Wille
Michaela Frey Wille earrings
Frey Wille makes beautiful enamelled jewellery, inspired by artists such as Gustav Klimt and Claude Monet.
The company began life in Vienna in 1951 and now has 86 shops worldwide.
Michaela Frey was an artisan designer who grew the company from a small workshop using Austrian folklore designs, and painting them on to fire enamel. Later on she produced designs for Hermes.
Filed under 1950's, Accessories, Artisan, costume jewellery
QE2 Washed Up
On this day, 5 years ago, the QE2 set off for her final voyage.
She now lies in dry dock in Dubai awaiting her fate. It’s not a happy ending.
Don’t tell teddy. He’ll only worry. He loved that ship.
The QE2’s total power output was enough to light a city the size of Southampton.
The QE2 could sail backwards (at a full speed of 19 knots) faster than most cruise ships could sail forwards.
Cunard’s first ship, the Britannia, would have squeezed into QE2’s Grand Lounge.
The amount of fruit juice used annually on board the QE2 would fill the ship’s swimming pools nearly eight times over.
Beatrice Muller, from New Jersey, used the QE2 as a retirement home for 14 years, having paid around £3,500 a month for the privilege.
Filed under 1950's, 1970's, 1980's, Collectables, Cunard, Dubai, QE2, Teddy Bear, Vintage
Altrincham Artisans
Charming Sunday Artisan Market at the old Market Place in Altrincham, Cheshire.
Smell: Cloves in cider and Farmer’s Wife sausages.
See: Leather suitcases and miles of bunting.
Touch: Hyacinth bulbs and ancient marbles.
Taste: Hot cheddar cheese and Rhubarb Flapjacks.
Hear: Vintage jazz and Pedro woofing.
Filed under 1950's, 1970's, 1980's, Accessories, Antique, Artisan, Cheshire, China, Collectables, costume jewellery, Fabric, Retro, Textiles, Vintage, vintage jewellery
Deer Dogs Dunham
Early morning walk in Dunham Park with Dogs and Deer.
And mushrooms…
And ducks….
And beetles…..
Filed under Dogwalking, English Countryside, National Trust
Scottish Kilt Pin by Dawson Bowman
The Scottish company who makes this kilt pin was founded by the late Scottish industrialist, Hamish Dawson-Bowman, for the express purpose of introducing a new sense of purpose and pride of achievement into the lives of disabled ex-servicemen, by reviving the ancient art of the Scottish silversmith which had so long remained dormant. Quality, dependability and customer care have long been hallmarks of this company and are just a few of the traditional values which the third generation of the family is committed to upholding.
Filed under 1980's, Accessories, Antique, costume jewellery, Gorgeous, Jewelry, Retro, Vintage, vintage jewellery
Butler and Wilson
Butler and Wilson Bling!
This breathtaking chap is 11″ long, and in the flesh (!) is dazzling! What a conversation piece, and when you want to rest him from his day job of making you look fabulous he will look stunning at home lounging on a cushion. He is a signed book piece and here is a photo of him in the B&W Rough Diamonds book:
Polcini Pierrot
Polcini vintage brooch
Ralph Polcini emigrated to the United States from Italy, establishing his first costume jewellery company in 1911. Originally called Leading Jewelry, the company changed its name to Ledo after World War II. In 1954 Ralph Polcini died, leaving his business to his son Damon. The name was changed at this time to Polcini. After Damon’s death in the mid 1980s the company was scaled down in size and eventually ceased operations. The jewellery produced by Ledo/Polcini is of extremely high quality, with excellent metalwork, high quality rhinestones, and “real look” designs. The styling is often Art Deco. These pieces are collectable and becoming very rare.
Filed under 1970's, Accessories, Jewellery, Vintage
Black Forest Blokes
These two adorable chaps are carved wooden Black Forest figures from the 1950’s.
The guitarist is dressed in fabulous lederhosen.
They both look like they’ve had a whiff of the barmaid’s apron, which adds to their comical appeal.
I’m listing them for sale soon.
Filed under Vintage
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