Beaded Floral Bag Tiny glass beads cover this covetable evening bag. Pink and lilac floral sprays set the scene on a deco background of silvery grey and black beading. All this razzmatazz makes sure that you will be the centre of attraction. Seriously, this is a handmade bag of exceptional quality with a full satin lining, a long shoulder strap and a neat popper fastening.
Cost : £ 27

Forest Blackberry Brooch Autumn is encapsulated in this wonderful pure silver and gold plated brooch! The blackberries look almost good enough to eat and the realistically observed bramble leaves and spiny stalk remind me only too well of untamed parts of my garden!
Cost : £ 59

Extra Long Burr Effect Folding Walking Stick This is not a wimp's stick! Folding lightweight metal carefully painted to resemble burr walnut, it gives an instant impression of sturdy reliability which is exactly what it delivers. A larger than average brown rubber ferrule helps balance on uneven ground and the silky smooth moulded handle ensures comfort in the palm. A very good stick!
Cost : £ 29

Luxury Bedside Rug This classic Aubusson inspired faux silk rug is perfect for bare toes beside the bed on a chilly morning and decorative enough to go in front of the sitting room fire. Woven in 100% viscose.
Cost : £ 115

Pair of Antiqued Bronze Swans For the edge of your pond, this life-size pair of swans are most impressive. Made from cast and antiqued brass, they command instant respect and will bring alive any area of your garden that you choose to place them. Limited edition.
Cost : £ 999

Pink Leather Jewellery Box Made from the softest leather, this finely worked jewel box will keep all your precious possessions safely. Fully lined and padded velvet interior with divisions and ring racks. Available in pink or blue. Unfortunately we are not allowed to display its design on our website. Listed to enable catalogue readers to purchase more easily.
Cost : £ 69

Hydrangea Cushion A floral trio of superb cushions to brighten up a tired sofa! With pretty designs of poppies, tulips and hydrangea, these will fit anywhere and enhance your room décor. The cotton covers contain removable pads.Poppy and Tulip cushions now discontinued
Cost : £ 36

Set of Six Ceramic Coffee Spoons These little ceramic coffee spoons are the best idea. No matter what your china, these will tone in and make your coffee cups and saucers into a harmonious set.
Cost : £ 13

Porcelain Rooster Orchestra Have a good laugh at these cheeky chickens playing in their group! If you fell for the frog band in our last issue then you will like these too. Colourful roosters play instruments with grand abandon particularly the harpist…
Cost : £ 45

Silver Heart Chain Bracelet It doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day to wear a heart on your sleeve… This solid sterling silver bracelet is a stylish addition to our range of jewellery. Easy to wear and great for a gift, this is a really heavy and quality item.
Cost : £ 89

Squirrel Nut Cracker Nail those nuts with our cast iron squirrel! This may sound like the name of a heavy metal pop group, however this is a very practical and attractive fireside addition that will earn his keep at Christmas. Place the nut in the aperture and apply pressure to the squirrel, Bingo! So easy...
Cost : £ 15

Blue Range Towel Dress up your aga with this eminently practical towel which fastens with velcro pads around the chrome bar. No more towels on the floor being nested on by the cat/dog. This will stay where it should at your fingertips at all times. Made from 100% cotton it is robust and washable. Available in blue or green.
Cost : £ 23

Bee Picture Hook Bee Picture HookHang your favourite pictures and photographs from our buzzy summer bee hook. Charmingly presented in gilt brass this is a winner!Acorn Picture HookThis delightful little gilded brass hook is so suitable for small paintings, miniatures or photographs and delights the eye when on the wall.
Cost : £ 25

Limoges Red Wine Case with 6 Bottles Six tiny Limoges wine bottles fit neatly inside this amusing little wine case. Easier to place this on the shelf than stagger in from the supermarket with a load of liquid headache… This is a limited edition specially numbered for collectors.
Cost : £ 125

Owl Salt and Pepper Something fun for the breakfast tray. This little fellow splits in half, salt in his top and pepper in his underneath. Made from glazed ceramic he is very Wade-like in his appeal.
Cost : £ 15

Roses Doormat A delicate sort of doormat, for a garden door perhaps? Decorated with roses this is charming and sturdy and will remove remnants of the great outdoors before you venture inside.
Cost : £ 33

Pink and Lilac Dragonfly Compact Glamorous or what? These tremendous handbag mirrors are just what you need for a quick makeup check and the reassurance that you possess the most dazzling compact mirror on the market. Beautifully made from pewter, hand enamelled and studded with crystals these are truly collectable works of art, each example contains a care card and comes in a velvet pouch.
Cost : £ 30

BronzeFinish Labrador Doorstop A bronze gleam on the well sculpted coat of this handsome Labrador with his long convenient handle, adds a look of luxury to a mundane item. He is very heavy and very beautiful, any Labrador fancier will want one of these.
Cost : £ 115

Tilted Hall Mirror with Coat Hooks Even your oldest coat takes on an air of glamour when suspended from the hooks on this tiled mirror. Art Nouveau lilies lend themselves to the overall design perfectly and this is an ideal wall accessory for a narrow hallway or corridor.
Cost : £ 55

Cockerel Cushion Here is a cheery pair of cushions! Featuring the ever popular theme of chickens, these two are such fun and come with removable feather pads, rather suitable given the subject matter of the design.
Cost : £ 37

Elephant Crystal Box A perfect pair of crystal boxes to hold first teeth, sweeteners, or trinkets. Mounted on the top is a choice between a charming gilt elephant or a delightful duck. What lovely gifts for a friend.Duck Box now discontinued
Cost : £ 30

Faux Pine and Berries Tree Bring Christmas to your home instantly! With the attractive set of garland, candle ring, tree table decoration and swag to go above the door. All made from faux holly enhanced with bright red berries. You can do the whole house at a stroke with this collection, yet another chore ticked off on the Christmas list, and if there is a bit of dust about on the leaves after the festivities (surely not?...) just run the offending item under the tap!For Candles, please see YSH118 & USH190
Cost : £ 28

Mahogany Side Table This attractive mahogany table with magazine storage below will prove its worth in no time at all. In the first instance it looks elegant with the gently shaped end splats and turned spindles. Secondly this is a really practical item with ample room for a selection of magazines and newspapers beneath the table top. Try it at the end of a sofa and you will love the way it looks!
Cost : £ 115

Woven Silk Scarf In every shade you have ever wanted, this subtle silk scarf has them all. Striped for extra pzazz and gossamer light this is a fashion winner which will enhance any outfit.
Cost : £ 49

Gardeners Tool Belt Keep all your gardening tools handy in this pocketed belt. A very practical article which ensures that you have everything close at hand when strolling round the garden. Made from robust cotton this will withstand wear and tear and wash well.
Cost : £ 18

Mirrored Storage Rack Practical and outrageously stylish, this towel rack with hooks for gowns and a mirror to boot, comes all in shining nickel plate. Place this on a bathroom wall and lose untidy heaps of towelling dressing gowns from the back of the door and find a sanctuary for spare towels at the same time. If short of space in a modern hallway, use this for macs and hats/scarves on the wall instead of everything vying for space on the back of that chair!
Cost : £ 169

Fox Hounds Drinks Tray A small drinks tray and matching coasters have been handmade in Florence for us. Perfect to go beside a bed for water or beside the sofa for something stronger, they are decorated with poignant images of fox hounds in their kennel.
Cost : £ 49

Limoges Ship in a Bottle With the recent memories of Lord Nelson's 200th celebration in our minds, why not indulge in a little naval nostalgia and acquire this enchanting Limoges ship in a bottle. Opening to reveal a rope garnished anchor, this is a very pretty box.
Cost : £ 139

Limoges Picnic Hamper A picnic in miniature, perfectly reproduced in astonishing detail with removable cutlery, plates etc, all made from Limoges porcelain. This is a real collectors’ item to put in your cabinet and your guests will be amazed at the skill of the potters who have created this little treasure.
Cost : £ 155

Green Range Towel Dress up your aga with this eminently practical towel which fastens with velcro pads around the chrome bar. No more towels on the floor being nested on by the cat/dog. This will stay where it should at your fingertips at all times. Made from 100% cotton it is robust and washable. Available in blue or green.
Cost : £ 23

Silk Georgette Shawl Tread the light fantastic wearing this outstanding silk georgette shawl. Involving a coloured palette of the utmost sophistication, this gossamer fine garment with its luxurious deep fringe, is the perfect accessory for a night out.
Cost : £ 115

Ladybird TV Control Pouch Take charge of your television using this excellent and practical ladybird pouch to store the remote control. Hang it over the arm of your chair so that it is always conveniently to hand and relax!
Cost : £ 29

Silver And Black Onyx Drop Earrings Dramatic impact goes with the territory when you wear these stunning pieces. Hand carved jade or onyx, encircled with silver then hung from a fine silver chain, make dramatic pendants for the summer. Add style and glamour to your jewellery with the dazzling pierced bracelet, flattering for a wrist of any size and a true stunner on tanned skin it will be a real eye-catcher. The onyx pendant and bracelet together with the very pretty carved onyx drop earrings would make a terrific gift for someone special. Please note: For health and hygiene reasons earrings are non-returnableOnyx Pendant now discontinued
Cost : £ 62

Blue and Gilt Sweet Dish A wonderful trio of porcelain cache pot, lidded box and footed sweet dish. A total look for a neglected corner that will bring colour, style and practicality to your home.
Cost : £ 22

Cockerel Watering Can Keep your house plants at their very best by watering them with this elegant can. The can is embellished with two superb fowl and the overall impression is so stylish you could leave it out on a shelf as decoration!
Cost : £ 51

Folding Seat Pad (Green Tartan PVC) Yes Please! A carryable waterproofed sheepskin seat pad for those endless hours spent watching children and grandchildren playing sports, for hours spent sketching out of doors, for hours sitting on agonising theatre and cinema seats here is the ultimate comfort zone. Wagner devotees this may change your lives, the Ring holds no threat when armed with this neat and tidy cushion, try it and be converted !
Cost : £ 25

Sealed with a Kiss Wine Charms Keep the glass you started the evening with and have a laugh at the same time. Glass charms and a fun game to make the party go!
Cost : £ 22

Elegant Butter Dish Elegant Butter DishThis is a very classy item! A silver plated butter dish with a detachable glass liner and with a decorative berry finial. Even Anchor will look the business housed inside this.Not suitable for dishwashers, treat as silver and use a silver cloth.Double Jam PotReady for your seasonal berries this rather smart double jam pot set complete with spoons and washable liners, is excellent for the breakfast table. Smart little ball feet and wooden faux bamboo handles make it very stylish.Not suitable for dishwashers, treat as silver and use a silver cloth.
Cost : £ 28

Coronet Crystal Bottle Stopper Stop oxidisation of wine with this attractive crystal stopper. With its companion these make a good contribution to the side table and will rescue you from the terrible fate of having to finish up the whole bottle yourself so as not to spoil the wine.
Cost : £ 21

Set of Four Fox Hounds Coasters A small drinks tray and matching coasters have been handmade in Florence for us. Perfect to go beside a bed for water or beside the sofa for something stronger, they are decorated with poignant images of fox hounds in their kennel.
Cost : £ 35

Personalised Initial Cushion For that special person in your life, why not give them an initialled cushion as a present! Beautifully made with a removable feather pad for cleaning, this cushion will bring a bedroom to life and bring a glow of pleasure to the recipient. Please remember to advise initial when placing your order. Single initial in blue.
Cost : £ 49

Antique Cream Trolley To bring refreshments to guests in the garden, what could be more practical. A trolley made from fashionable cream painted metal with lots of storage for bottles, glasses and plates, this is an ideal entertaining accessory (like a wife), which will no doubt fulfil an equally vital role on every social occasion.
Cost : £ 95

Two Drawer Serpentine Bedside Table Of all furniture, bedside tables are the hardest to source; this little treasure answers the need perfectly. Two roomy shaped drawers with brass drop handles and with small pierced spandrels in the corners. Beneath these there is a shelf for all those essentials such as books and the legs are nicely carved with a foliate detail up the outside edge. Flame mahogany veneers complete the appearance of this delicate piece which deserves a place in your home and which will serve you well for years.
Cost : £ 325

Pair of Needlepoint Cushions Lean back onto these really pretty cushions and relax! Filled with selected feathers, they have covers of hand made needlepoint and velvet backs. The soft tones of blue and gold on a beige background are so easily assimilated into the décor of a room that you will wonder how you managed before thay arrived!
Cost : £ 92

Winter Ways Bronze Figurine Place this charmingly decorative bronze figurine on your desk and bring back the romance of the art nouveau period. Handmade and skilfully modelled by artists in Ireland and gently patinated with a soft golden glow, this is a true heirloom piece which will bring you much pleasure.
Cost : £ 65

Silver Plated Water Jug Place this handsome silver plated water jug upon your table. Also good for lemonade in the summer and a thoroughly elegant shape, this will enhance any dining experience. Holds 80ml.
Cost : £ 75

Folding Adjustable Walking Stick What a good idea ! A collapsible walking stick that folds away into a tiny space for travel and yet is fully adjustable for four differing heights of owner. It is smart and black with gilt accents and is very stylish with a handle specifically designed for ladies.
Cost : £ 31

Bronze Partridge on marble base This little partridge is a delightful model for a hall table or windowsill. He is made from cast bronze and has beautifully modelled details. He sits on a weighty marble base which protects your furniture from sharp claws.
Cost : £ 115

Raffia Black Bag with Raffia Rose Mat In cool black woven straw this excellent black bag and its matching rose pink mat for beach use, make an irresistible pair for the summer. So easy, so chic so…cool!
Cost : £ 39

Limoges Rowing Boat Here comes Teddy, fishing for his supper! A charming model of a bear wearing a green waistcoat, armed with tiny oars made meticulously out of metal and a flounder to show his prowess!
Cost : £ 105

Set of Four Paradise Lanterns Four assorted funky colours make these tea light holders a must for a summer evening's entertaining. Hang them from branches of trees and shrubs and see your garden come to life.
Cost : £ 39

Luxury Faux Fur Black Stole Now you can re invent yourself in the mould of such great stars and screen idols as Hedy Lamarr and Marilyn Monroe! Sweep down stairs and into the restaurant, watch heads turn and enjoy your moment in the spot light. Apart from dreaming…this is a practical cover up for an evening dress being made from faux fur and lined with satin. Choose between deepest black and white, Enjoy!
Cost : £ 39

Limoges Chicken's Box Two cheery chickens rule the roost in this cute Limoges box. Brightly coloured and with a little chick pictured inside.
Cost : £ 95

Symphonic Rouge Shawl Wear this stylish scarlet and gold shawl over a plain black dress or use it to fight draughts round your neck on the way to work. Beautifully soft made from 100% fine wool and with a design taken from 18th century French fabrics this is a dazzling fashion accessory.
Cost : £ 89

Bronze "Taking a Break" The bond between sportsman and dog is illustrated here so well by a very skilled sculptor. Bronze lends itself to the nuances of light and texture which are required to do a good job of representing a man and his dog. This is a scene that could be taking place hundreds of times in many different parts of the country throughout the winter months. Let us hope it doesn't vanish in our lifetime.
Cost : £ 135

Ivory Floral Evening Bag A summer delight with so much going for it! Carefully antiqued brass handles add lots of style and the pretty ivory fabric with a design of trailing flowers is so smart for day or evening wear.
Cost : £ 32

Elegant Tealight Holder Brighten up a dull garden wall with this elegant circular tealight holder made from robust scrolling iron. The effect in the dark or at dusk is stunning and this is a feature that will endure for years, never losing its appeal.
Cost : £ 32

Set of Five Silver Plated Crown Candle Holders Amusing and regal silver plated birthday cake candle holders. Much appreciated by those of us who cannot easily be bought off with a badge saying “I am *** today!”
Cost : £ 24

Silver Pine Cone Sconces Seasonal glamour for the dining table, these fir cone candle sticks are fun and easy to place and will bring an air of festivity to the dining room. Made from Silver plate.
Cost : £ 35

I love cooking with wine apron Relish this superb unisex apron for use in your kitchen. It brings a whole new meaning to oven to table wear…A wonderful present for a cook with a sense of humour it is made for us in America from 100% cotton.
Cost : £ 32

Handbag Mirror - Dragonfly (discontinued) Handbag Mirror - SunflowerImport style into your handbag with this very chic gold plated sunflower mirror. At last an end to the spinach in teeth nightmare and a reassurance that you look your best on every occasion. Suedette pouch provided.Handbag Mirror - Dragonfly - Now discontinuedFor anyone who cares about their appearance, this is the ultimate handbag mirror. Clad in sleek silver plate and bearing a Swarovski crystal dragonfly on the lid, this is one item you can’t afford to be without. It comes with its own protective pouch.
Cost : £ 24

Grapes Wine Collar Stopper No more drips when pouring the wine and remind yourself of the purchase of that cheeky little red by displaying the cork. It is so exciting to find a wine that tastes way better than the price tag why not share your triumph with your friends!
Cost : £ 13

Vine Gardening Gauntlets Vine Gardening GauntletsTogether with its dashing garden tool belt, this pair of superb cotton and soft leather gauntlets make a stunning duo. The gauntlets will defend you against the inevitable injuries to be come by when clearing borders and shrubberies and the tool belt with its snazzy pocket and suede trim will hold all the necessary implements you will require.Vine Gardening Tool ApronYou may have heard the expression "To tool up"! Wearing this in your garden you definitely qualify for this description. Not a 45 calibre Colt automatic, but a pair of secateurs, a pruning knife, various bits of string and a half eaten KitKat and away you go on a mission to clear up the border! Wonderful suede and sturdy tapestry make a great team!
Cost : £ 54

Set of 4 Elegant Egg Cups with Warmers Never has a boiled egg had a greater send-off! Tall egg cups in sweeping white porcelain are topped by chic embroidered white cotton egg cosies in the shape of chickens. For a true designer breakfast table these are I'm afraid essential pieces of equipment. All you have to do now, is dress up to match!
Cost : £ 29

Three Tall Flower Bed Bird Feeders A pack of three tall bird feeders to place in your border is just the best idea to catch the eye of little birds who otherwise might excavate your seed bed! Made from gourds filled with irresistible goodies, these appeal to all varieties of bird. Attractive colours and a companion set XWJ149 make these three versatile and accessible for all gardens.
Cost : £ 18

Pair Pineapple Tealight Holder A superb rich glow comes from this very smart cut glass beaded tea light. Painstakingly made by hand in that up-to-the-minute colour combination of deep purple and lime green these are very smart and decorative lights that will work as well in the summertime as in the winter.
Cost : £ 20

Blue Leather Jewellery Box Made from the softest leather, this finely worked jewel box will keep all your precious possessions safely. Fully lined and padded velvet interior with divisions and ring racks. Available in pink or blue. Unfortunately we are not allowed to display its design on our website. Listed to enable catalogue readers to purchase more easily.
Cost : £ 69

Tulip Cushion (discontinued) A floral trio of superb cushions to brighten up a tired sofa! With pretty designs of poppies, tulips and hydrangea, these will fit anywhere and enhance your room décor. The cotton covers contain removable pads.Poppy and Tulip cushions now discontinued
Cost : £ 36

Set of Four Pheasant Coasters Here is a superb small drinks or bedside tray and matching set of coasters. Both items sport a handsome pheasant design and are colourful and resistant to liquid spills.
Cost : £ 34

Wild Bird Feeder Watch enthusiastic feeders flock round this hanging seed hamper! Every sort of bird will be persuaded to call by once the news gets out. Sunflower seeds, millet and other grains make sure that every taste is catered for. Even the dreaded American Tree Rat (or grey squirrel) will not gain admittance to the succulent morsels as they are tucked behind wire mesh. This is a good device for your garden and much nicer to look at than the plastic tube variety.
Cost : £ 32

VelvetFlower Cushions A pair of superbly stylish velvet cushions. If you want to give instant lift to a plain décor you cannot do better than this collection. Good for winter or summer, so up to the minute in design and the colours, these cushions are rich and sunny.
Cost : £ 45

Umbrella Walking Stick Keep dry when out walking, not to mention smug! This nifty stick is robust and workmanlike and comes with a secret ingredient, a splendid umbrella incorporated within the cane. This is a most ingenious device.
Cost : £ 38

Limoges Shopping Bag For the shopaholic this will make a very good present. She, or perhaps he, may get the message! A pretty little shopping bag decorated in bright enamels by hand in Limoges.
Cost : £ 150

Roses Gardening Gauntlets Full blown garden roses are woven in 100%cotton and added to the softest leather gloves to create gauntlets worthy of a fashion show. These are practical and so very smart. You no longer need fear thistles or nettles, these gauntlets will protect your hands and wrists perfectly.
Cost : £ 54

Needlepoint Fire Screen Hide an empty hearth with this delightful fire screen. A needlepoint panel is set into a carved frame nicely detailed in faux limed oak. So much nicer than a black hole in the wall during the spring and summer. This is not fireproof!
Cost : £ 135

Pink Hibiscus Needlepoint Cushion Full summer blooms of hibiscus and peonies delight the eye on these handmade fine needlepoint cushions. Petit point stitches are meticulously employed to create these cushions, they are backed with ivory velvet and are zipped for removal of the pads for cleaning (pads not supplied).Peony Design now discontinued
Cost : £ 49

Brass Candle And Match Box Holder The lights go out and you are cursing looking for a candle and a box of matches! How often has that happened to you? Well salvation looms with this simple combination, a solid brass candlestick with its own integral matchbox holder.
Cost : £ 10

Burghley Wine Glasses-Red set 6 Lord Exeter commissioned a large set of hand made glasses to grace the banquet table at Burghley for the visit of Queen Victoria. The glasses are designed for the wine enthusiast with fine rims, wide but curved bowls and a marvellous ripple in the design. We offer you four sizes and they come in boxes of six.
Cost : £ 41

Green Flower Hematite Bracelet A colourful mixture of hematite beads with magnetic properties, and enamels. Flowers and iridescence combine to lift this bracelet into the glamour range. Elasticated to fit most wrist sizes.
Cost : £ 18

Silver Plated Condiment Set Harking back to the properly dressed table of yesteryear, this lovely classic cruet is silver-plated and based on an Edwardian example. Small beaded decoration around the tops brings an extra dimension and considerable style. This will make a great wedding present!
Cost : £ 28

Luggage Stand Without doubt the most practical and useful addition to every home that we have found. Not, of course, a new idea but one that takes a lot of beating. To carry suitcases at the end of a bed, to hold a tray for the fireside, this is a must for modern living where space is at a premium and foldaway furniture is essential. We have chosen a pretty and sturdy braid to enhance the simple appeal of the bamboo style frame, this item would look as well in a studio flat as a stately home.
Cost : £ 99

Silver and Black Pearl Necklace Put this delicate pendant on its silver chain and wait for the compliments to flood in! A ribbon bow with a black fresh water pearl drop makes both this and the accompanying earrings so wearable for daytime or evening. These pieces of jewellery look wonderful with plain black but also when worn with a summer tan are dazzling.REDUCED PRICE: Earrings - Were £35 - Now £26REDUCED PRICE: Necklace - Was £37 - Now £27
Cost : £ 37

Xmas Silk Thread Robin This superbly embroidered linnet is a perfect foil for his friends the robin and the finch. All are made from silk and will shine brightly against your tree's foliage.
Cost : £ 11

Blue and White Rectangular Soap Box Classic fine guest soaps from Moyses Stevens come presented in a superb new blue and white lidded porcelain box. This on its own makes a great present but with the soaps included it is really a fantastic gift. Just the thing for the spare bathroom!
Cost : £ 32

Tea Caddy Debora Sears has worked her artistic magic and made for us a superb delft ware Tea Caddy with a sterling cover. She has condensed so many elements specific to Burghley that it is truly a snapshot of a great house in ceramic. Everyone feels comfortable with blue and white and what could be more comforting than a superb cup of tea?
Cost : £ 125

Aert Shouman Gilded Tray Handmade for us in Italy, this wood waste basket and tray are decorated with colourful panels and incised gilding. Wonderful pieces for bedrooms and sitting rooms, these are real eye catchers and so practical.
Cost : £ 59

Bow Candle Sconce These handsome gilded wall sconces are incredibly grand and very good value. For a plain wall and for a room that needs a decorative lift, these are just perfect. Made from a moulded material they are hand gilt and burnished.
Cost : £ 79

Onyx Pendant On Silver Chain (discontinued) Dramatic impact goes with the territory when you wear these stunning pieces. Hand carved jade or onyx, encircled with silver then hung from a fine silver chain, make dramatic pendants for the summer. Add style and glamour to your jewellery with the dazzling pierced bracelet, flattering for a wrist of any size and a true stunner on tanned skin it will be a real eye-catcher. The onyx pendant and bracelet together with the very pretty carved onyx drop earrings would make a terrific gift for someone special. Please note: For health and hygiene reasons earrings are non-returnableOnyx Pendant now discontinued
Cost : £ 59

Large Christmas Candle This superb Christmas candle and its holder provide a proper way to mark this time of the year. The metal holder will keep the candle steady but we do advise you to place it and the candle on a plate or saucer to protect any polished furniture.
Cost : £ 21

Burr Walnut Lazy Susan You may never have to pass the jam again with this elegantly revolving burr veneered Lazy Susan for the centre of your table. Generously proportioned, it will hold all sauces and condiments within easy reach and will prevent the gap in an interesting conversation caused by someone saying “please pass the sauce”. The circular tray is raised on a metal ring with padded feet which allows the tray to revolve without damaging your table.
Cost : £ 199

Cherry Stoner Abandon stoning crows and stone olives instead with this nifty device. An everyday item in a Spanish cook’s kitchen drawer, this will save hours of time when dealing with cherries as well. Made from a durable metal this will earn its keep in no time.
Cost : £ 15

Cashmere Dotchka Shawl Inspired by an antique Russian example, this 100% wool shawl is woven by a small family business in Kashmir where many fine fabrics are made. Soft pinks and mauves predominate in the pattern based on the boteh, a traditional design found in many countries along the ancient silk route between the west and China.
Cost : £ 159

Happiness is Being Loved by a Labrador' Cushion The devotion of a Labrador to its master or mistress is without question and this excellent cushion will ram home to friends and family that fond as you are of them, they trail in a poor second compared to the love you have for that slightly overweight, tail thumping creature between you and the Aga!
Cost : £ 45

Tiffany Style Lamp Art deco never fails to please, here is a very stylish lamp which will turn a boring desk into a Hollywood production. It stands on a heavy weight metal base and is made from a robust material that closely resembles period hand made glass. This is a smart and decorative lamp which will bring a decided "wow factor" to your sitting room.
Cost : £ 99

George III Style Log Bucket This superb rendition of a George 3rd mahogany brass lined bucket caught our eye the moment we saw it! The close grained timber is carved with an elegant spiral design and the fitments are all of solid brass. Buckets such as this were popular in great Irish houses to hold peat for fires, they are excellent nowadays for logs. Others were made without liners and with an aperture at the side to carry dinner plates between the kitchen and the dining room. This example is a serious hand made recreation of a valuable antique and in its turn will appreciate in value and will bring stature to your fireplace.
Cost : £ 550

Lavender and Silver Scarf Cool shades of lavender, purple and silver bring a very calming palette to this pretty evening scarf. It looks tremendous with grey and would complement navy as well. Made from silk.
Cost : £ 52

Art Noveau Bronze An attractive art nouveau inspired sculpture in bronze of a romantic long haired girl which will give you endless pleasure on your desk if used as a paperweight or catch everyone's eye on a wall bracket or table.
Cost : £ 68

Odette Table Lamp Dazzling detail sets this table lamp apart from the rest! Gilded and moulded, the handsome stem leads up into a shaped glass collar topped with a floral roundel. The sexy silk style shade is trimmed with beaded fringing and the overall effect is one of luxury and style.
Cost : £ 165

Atlantis World Globe See the world at a glance with this superb replica of an antique library globe. Raised on a decorative brass finish dolphin stand with solid brass mounts and on a ceramic base, this is so elegant and will form a focal point in your living room. The globe shows over four thousand place names and even has faint moulded relief over the mountain ranges. The cartography is bang up to date and the contrast of this and the wonderful muted parchment colouring makes this globe very special.
Cost : £ 135

Bronze Golden Retriever A wonderful canine model to stand on your desk! This handsome retriever is modelled in all his glory in bronzed resin. A warm glow lends life to his glossy coat and his expression says it all. He will make a lovely paperweight!
Cost : £ 65

Gold Plated Daffodil Candle Holder The prettiest candle holder we have come across and so suitable for spring and summer. A daffodil head gilded and made from pewter with 24 carat gold plated finish provides a setting for a dining candle that will bring your table to life.
Cost : £ 19

Pearl and Hematite Bracelet Wear this sunny coloured expanding bracelet, confident that your aching hands may well benefit from the hematite beads in this design. This mineral which occurs naturally has been proven to have magnetic qualities which increase blood flow to joints.
Cost : £ 28

Dark Green Leather Pouffe Rest your weary legs on this real leather pouffe . Made specifically for us in a choice of burgundy or racing Bentley green, this adds seating to your sitting room and provides comfort at the end of a long day.
Cost : £ 167

Spaniel Pen Tray Who can resist a spaniel like this little cocker? Sitting patiently on her pen tray she will make signing the visitors book into a great occasion. Look-alike bronze and leather make this into a quality item.
Cost : £ 85

Green Rustic Fleur de Lys Rug A hard wearing and good looking rug for your sitting room. Made from jute with three choices of colourway. The simple and stylish classical design will suit most spaces and the natural fibres are very "Now".
Cost : £ 59

Narnia Floral Stool Narnia Floral Tri Fold ScreenBanish draughts down the back of your neck with this tremendous fabric covered screen. No detail has been overlooked, tiny brass studs set off the fire proofed fabric and the top is gently shaped to flatter any room. Unique to Ancestral Collections. Cotton, polyester and viscose mix.Narnia Floral StoolHow stylish is this? An extremely smart stool to go in front of the fire, close covered with a rich damask fabric supported on four turned mahogany legs with brass casters. This is a superb example of modern workmanship and this glorious fabric covered stool deserves to find a home in your sitting room. Cotton, polyester and viscose mix.
Cost : £ 345

Limoges Mandolin Captain Corelli would have loved this box, a florally decorated mandolin most charmingly made, ribbons and a music scroll complete the picture. This is such an unusual box, how can you resist?
Cost : £ 129

Soft Suede Garden Apron This is so wonderful it makes me feel guilty for wearing it and enjoying it so much! Soft, soft suede, to wear when doing DIY or the garden or just when you are thinking about doing the above…This is style come to the workshop and about time!
Cost : £ 55

Porcelain Lidded Meissen Style Pot Garnished with tiny porcelain flowers in a multitude of soft colours, this glorious Meissen style jar and cover is destined to be a focal point wherever it finds a home. Fine porcelain at a decent price is hard to find, curiously the antique market is yielding some bargains amongst English ceramics of the last century at present. This example however is far superior to most contemporary pieces and will certainly appreciate in value.
Cost : £ 54

Girly Giggles Wine Charms With Coasters And Games Keep the glass you started the evening with and have a laugh at the same time. Glass charms and a fun game to make the party go!
Cost : £ 27

Ladies Writing Desk The sheer femininity of this piece of lovely walnut furniture is not in doubt and anyone with an appreciation of fine furniture and elegant craftsmanship will covet this desk. Surprisingly small exterior proportions make this an ideal piece for the room where space is at a premium and the skill of the maker will be an everlasting joy.
Cost : £ 1275

Pheasant Place Card Holders These strutting cock pheasants make wonderful place card holders, enamelled by hand and made from hallmarked silver, they are a glamorous addition to your dining table.
Cost : £ 349

Handbag Mirror - Sunflower Handbag Mirror - SunflowerImport style into your handbag with this very chic gold plated sunflower mirror. At last an end to the spinach in teeth nightmare and a reassurance that you look your best on every occasion. Suedette pouch provided.Handbag Mirror - Dragonfly - Now discontinuedFor anyone who cares about their appearance, this is the ultimate handbag mirror. Clad in sleek silver plate and bearing a Swarovski crystal dragonfly on the lid, this is one item you can’t afford to be without. It comes with its own protective pouch.
Cost : £ 24

Solid Oak Mantel Clock As introduced originally by Joseph Knibb in 1675. This is a familiar shape and justifiably popular through the centuries. The clock features an 8 day Westminster Chime movement with chime silencer and automatic chime sequence correction. A brass dial plate with cherub spandrels, silver plated chapter rings and etched motif complete the picture and the case is made from solid oak in a medium finish.
Cost : £ 685

Blue Enamel Clock We bring you this delicious enamel and gilt bedside clock, and its matching photograph frame. Secure in the knowledge that you will appreciate them as much as we do! So pretty and smart for a bedroom table, and the clock has a quartz movement that won’t let you down. For the photograph of a loved one, what could be nicer than this Russian inspired enamelled and gilt frame. These are real treasures! Photograph Frame now discontinued
Cost : £ 105

Set of Six Napkin Rings A delicate colourway to enhance your table settings, blue and spring green combine in this sophisticated damask design of table mats and napkins and at a most attractive price. Pierced silver plate goes to make up these superb napkin rings. Fresh and summery they are just the thing for pretty parties in the garden.
Cost : £ 49

Pair of Spaniels What a delightful pair of appealing spaniels. Two devoted cockers lean one on the other in a typically sloppy pose. I have owned spaniels all my life, one is under my desk as I write and no love in the world equals that of a spaniel for its master. These two are made from bronzed resin and will make you smile every time you see them on your desk.
Cost : £ 35

Limoges Handbag The Ab Fab ladies would go for this! A wacky hand painted porcelain representation of a trendy handbag containing a tiny porcelain credit card. If you are brand crazy then this is the box for you!
Cost : £ 99

Black Silk and Crystal Button Evening Bag When you are out on the town, you need a bag that will do you justice. A choice of two superb evening bags with crystal button fastenings and embroidered panels. Both bags have antiqued metal trims and each is fully lined and has a detachable shoulder chain. Both these silk bags are really outstanding. The problem is going to be choosing which to buy!
Cost : £ 52

Butterfly Jewelled Handbag Mirror Choose from one of these delectable jewelled handbag mirrors. Almost too good to hide away inside a bag, these are made from skilfully patinated brass with enamelled insects and meticulously observed flowers centred by crystals. These would look good on display in a cabinet, let alone on a dressing table. Why not choose both and start a collection?
Cost : £ 32

Victoria Writing Box For anyone who actually enjoys the physical business of writing letters, this is the ultimate tabletop companion. Made from sustained timber, this pretty wooden article holds paper, envelopes, pens etc in a nicely made box which transforms an ordinary table into a desk at a stroke.
Cost : £ 95

Cat Draught Excluder Keep cold winter draughts at bay with this jolly cat excluder. It fits neatly along the base of an ill fitting door and stops those chills in their tracks! Made from cotton, acrylic and polyester.Front and back shown.
Cost : £ 42

Red and Gilt Lacquer Charger A superbly sophisticated red lacquer charger which will go with any dinner service or sit happily on a marble topped table as a feature in a hallway. This is so chic and in the same family of chinoiserie designed articles as the clock AJE536 and the table mirror on AJH538
Cost : £ 89

Descorjet Champagne Opener This very efficient device will extract corks from champagne bottles with no fuss. All that embarrassment of hopping about with a scarlet face while endeavouring to open the perishing bottle is yesterday’s worry. Robust and easy to use this is an essential addition to the drinks cupboard.
Cost : £ 36

Silver Plated Tray This useful rectangular tray has a pair of faux bamboo handles which really improve the design, a nicely detailed edge makes this a very stylish item which is ideal for handing round cakes at a big "do" or for holding your coffee after dinner.Not suitable for dishwashers, treat as silver and use a silver cloth.
Cost : £ 85

Set of Three Central Park Cushions Three Central Park CushionsA superbly cheerful set of three feather filled cushions and a matching draught excluder set the tone for this winter. Gaily coloured musicians and entertainers strut their stuff in a fantasy of colour on a pale creamy primrose background. Both cushions are zipped to facilitate removal of the feather pad as is the draught excluder.Central Park Draught ExcluderThis cheery draught excluder matches the cushions with this fantasy pattern of embroidered musicians and entertainers which is such fun. Keep your ankles warm and feel happy at the same time!
Cost : £ 75

Francesca Cushion Cover Marvel at this superbly embroidered suite of home accessories. A glorious floral spray appears on every item in shades of russet and gold. Each piece is made from a silk/cotton viscose mix which gives it a subtle sheen and good hanging properties in the case of the curtain. Two types of cushion cover are on offer, one trimmed and the other plain, and maybe the best of all for those who need extra back support is the bolster which fits well into the angle between the upright and horizontal parts of the sofa or chair and gives you real comfort. Choose what suits your requirements or build up the collection piece by piece. Tablecloths are now clearly back in fashion and this superb example gives an aura of luxury to the plainest table, it is also excellent for an al fresco meal.
Cost : £ 26

Aussie Waxed Hat - Large We have all seen them but they can prove elusive in the shops. A good Aussie waxed green hat that will protect you in all sorts of weather and look pretty smart in Sainsbury’s.
Cost : £ 21

Stainless Steel Dog Bowl Any pet lover who feeds animals on a stone or tiled floor will bless these bowls. No more of that agonising screeching sound as the dear creature pushes its dish trying to glean the last tasty morsel from the bowl. Two good products here, the dog version larger but both easily cleaned and attractive to look at with amusing engraved sketches around the circumference.
Cost : £ 14

Topiary Tree Large We went mad about these when we saw them! A wonderful pair of rusted finish topiary trees made from steel which will do wonders for a dull corner of your garden or a blank wall. Good fun, easily moveable and very eye catching.
Cost : £ 105

Embroidered Silk Spectacle Case Positively the most beautiful glasses case ever made! Superb hand embroidered silk, luxuriously padded to keep the spectacles clean and safe. This is a wonderful gift which will bring lasting enjoyment to the recipient.
Cost : £ 37

Limoges Garden Cart Open this gaily decorated garden cart and see what lies within! What you might expect to find in a properly equipped garden is of course on view! A lovely summer box which will make a great gift. Limoges porcelain is always an acceptable present.
Cost : £ 150

Farrier Bronze Anyone who has visited a working forge will immediately identify with this scene. A blacksmith shoes a patient horse, both are occupied with the task in hand and comfortable with one another. The modelling and casting of this piece is exceptional. The sculptor knows his subject well and portrays both the man and the horse as believable forms using the colour of the bronze and its golden patination as an accent. This looks tremendous on a windowsill or placed in front of a mirror.
Cost : £ 175

Real Sapphire & Diamond Bug Pin A mini swarm of precious jewelled bugs! One of the bugs is created using yellow sapphires for his body as well as diamonds, these stones are hand selected and set into 18carat gold, the other bug features glittering crimson rubies also set into gold. These are truly heirloom pieces. For a gift to a Godchild or an 18th birthday or anniversary present what could be more acceptable. Available separately but glorious together these are proper and valuable gems which will be treasured by the wearer.
Cost : £ 295

Gilded Aquamarine Planter A truly outstanding planter this ceramic beauty is painted in the most delicate aquamarine, enhanced with pairs of delicious birds in gilt heart shaped panels. Irresistible!
Cost : £ 26

Blue Enamel Photograph Frame (discontinued) We bring you this delicious enamel and gilt bedside clock, and its matching photograph frame. Secure in the knowledge that you will appreciate them as much as we do! So pretty and smart for a bedroom table, and the clock has a quartz movement that won’t let you down. For the photograph of a loved one, what could be nicer than this Russian inspired enamelled and gilt frame. These are real treasures! Photograph Frame now discontinued
Cost : £ 85

Games Compendium Here is a champion piece of furniture. A games compendium containing chess pieces and board, draughts/backgammon counters and boards, all skilfully incorporated within a handsome small table. This is such a good design that I wonder how they could ever have made it for the price. For a family who love after dinner games this is the ideal piece of furniture, everything under one roof so to speak and handy at the end of the sofa for glasses and drinks if not in use. What could be better.
Cost : £ 225

Faux Leather Bucket Waste Bin This wonderful leather look waste bin is lined with a waterproofing material. This enables the bin to double up as a container for large flowers or as in our photograph, be used as a log basket. If you generate masses of waste paper in your office it makes a handsome bin to chuck it in. Altogether this is a very gentlemanly article which will even stretch to use as an umbrella stand! Can you avoid having this treasure in your home?
Cost : £ 240

Bronze Labrador Bookends Two happy well fed Labradors will hold your books in place. Made from bronze they are well observed and well finished.
Cost : £ 59

Wine Staff Keep this elegant wine staff in the ice box. When cold wine is required, remove one glassful then plunge it into the bottle and maintain the chill that is so necessary for that refreshing lunchtime tipple. When you wish for a top up, simply slide the top of the staff sideways and pour the wine from the bottle. This device also acts as a sealant for the wine so you can put the bottle back into the fridge with the staff in position. A member of the Ancestral team has tried the wine staff out and swears by it.
Cost : £ 59

Silver Colonial Wall Clock A funky wall clock in a choice of two colour ways, black with gold accents and silver with gold. Made from mdf with a battery movement, these are eye-catching accessories for your wall and an alternative to veneered wood.
Cost : £ 135

Lambkin Doorstop This soft and unbelievably cuddly lamb is a real heart breaker, for a favourite grandchild or as a bit of total self indulgence, this is a doorstop with a difference. Weighted just enough with sand to hold a door comfortably the effect is totally charming and will make a lovely Christmas present.
Cost : £ 29

Ceramic Rose Planter - Circular Ceramic Rose Planter - OvalTry this little ceramic sweetie in your bathroom or bedroom to hold such essentials as cotton wool or a posy of fresh garden flowers. The oval shape is unusual and eye catching and will make itself useful in so many ways.Ceramic Rose Planter -CircularUse this delicate little planter to hide an ugly plastic flower pot from the garden centre and enjoy the fresh overall rosebud design in your sitting room. This is a ceramic gem which lends itself to so many rooms in the house and will enhance them all.Oval Planter now discontinued
Cost : £ 32

Limoges Wedding Cake Box Weddings are always times of great joy and what could be a better reminder of a special day than this tiny wedding cake with a dove and gold heart chain inside. This is a numbered limited edition box.
Cost : £ 99

Queen Anne Style Dining Chair Copied imaginatively from a Queen Anne example at Burghley, this is the most stupendous chair. The frame of glowing lustrous mahogany is set off to perfection by glorious crewel work mounted over plump upholstery. The important thing about a chair, whether intended for dining or not, is that it should be sturdy enough to take a large person in comfort. This depends on the quality of the upholstery and the rake of the seat and this chair excels in both respects to such an extent that we are trading in our dining chairs for these superb examples of handmade modern furniture.
Cost : £ 495

Vintage Sainte Estephe Cushion Whether you have a draughty house or not, this draught excluder creates a bit of fun! Team it up with the chateau cushions and transform your study into an oenophile’s paradise (wine experts to you and me)! For any man or woman keen on their cellar, or cupboard under the stairs come to that, these are the furnishing essentials. Raise your glass, savour the wine, and sink back against these comfy cotton covered cushions with pads that are removable for cleaning … in case you accidentally spill a drop!
Cost : £ 21

Lily of Valley Limoges Candle A pair of glorious Limoges hand painted porcelain beakers, containing superb scented candles. Made particularly for us, the hand blended fragrances are sublime! Choose between Lily of the Valley in the brown and rose Chinoiserie design and Winter Pine in the rose and green. Of course after the Christmas festivities have died down and the candles are used up, you are left with the most beautiful mugs !Winter Pine Candle now discontinued
Cost : £ 65

Ice Blue Leather Laptop Case House your laptop in the luxury it deserves within this ice blue or rose pink leather carrying case. There is no reason on earth why all electronics have to be black or porridge coloured, and equally no reason why cases should look industrial. Bring style to the office and set a trend!
Cost : £ 105

Gold Jewelled Bag A superb bag for the party season, skillfully created from the finest embroidered and beaded antique gold crepe lined with satin, a slender beaded wrist chain and antiqued effect metallic click fastening.
Cost : £ 20

Ceramic Bird Lamp with Shade Light up a corner of your sitting room with this very elegant ceramic lamp. A crackled finish to the glaze brings an almost three dimensional impact to the surface and the tiny birds on their twining branches are a delight painted as they are, beneath the glaze. The spreading cream shade will fit with any decor making this a really versatile lighting solution.
Cost : £ 165

Mahogany Coffee Table Ring the changes with this elegant circular coffee table. Turned legs and a generous under shelf enhance the appeal of this useful piece and cunningly fitted drawers provide even more storage. Made in mahogany from sustainable forests.NB. The incorrect price for this item was printed in the Christmas 2004 catalogue.
Cost : £ 525

Silver Plated Fruit Bowl with Scissors Here is a lot of design for the centre of your table! A spreading silver plated fruit bowl with a pair of scissors and a hook for a bunch of grapes craftily included in the handle. This will look wonderful on either a summer table in the garden or at Christmas filled with candies and nuts.
Cost : £ 79

Lily Wall Hanging Bring summer style into your home with these very chic wall hangings. Superb blooms of pink hydrangeas and lilies on an ivory woven ground create a calm and welcoming ambience. Please note: hanging rod not included.
Cost : £ 105

Lilies of the Valley Hairslide Romance and glamour are on the way back, just wait this winter will see a return to proper posh frocks! What can you wear in your hair when out on the town? This glorious hairslide is the answer, daintily decorated with lily of the valley, what could be more glam...
Cost : £ 49

Francesca Tablecloth Marvel at this superbly embroidered suite of home accessories. A glorious floral spray appears on every item in shades of russet and gold. Each piece is made from a silk/cotton viscose mix which gives it a subtle sheen and good hanging properties in the case of the curtain. Two types of cushion cover are on offer, one trimmed and the other plain, and maybe the best of all for those who need extra back support is the bolster which fits well into the angle between the upright and horizontal parts of the sofa or chair and gives you real comfort. Choose what suits your requirements or build up the collection piece by piece. Tablecloths are now clearly back in fashion and this superb example gives an aura of luxury to the plainest table, it is also excellent for an al fresco meal.
Cost : £ 85

Monaco Vine Rug A luxurious rug with a silky sheen and an eye catching design of twining vines. This rug is easily sponged for stains and comes with a good anti slip backing. Made from a cotton/viscose and acrylic mixture with a felt reverse.
Cost : £ 39

Set of Three Boiled Egg Keepers Fishing your boiled egg from a pan of boiling water can be a risky business, why not provide each member of the family with one of these amusing scoops so they can extract their own egg in safety, sold in a set of three.
Cost : £ 21

Francesca Bolster Cushion Marvel at this superbly embroidered suite of home accessories. A glorious floral spray appears on every item in shades of russet and gold. Each piece is made from a silk/cotton viscose mix which gives it a subtle sheen and good hanging properties in the case of the curtain. Two types of cushion cover are on offer, one trimmed and the other plain, and maybe the best of all for those who need extra back support is the bolster which fits well into the angle between the upright and horizontal parts of the sofa or chair and gives you real comfort. Choose what suits your requirements or build up the collection piece by piece. Tablecloths are now clearly back in fashion and this superb example gives an aura of luxury to the plainest table, it is also excellent for an al fresco meal.
Cost : £ 52

Nickel Plated Cache Pot A fine Georgian silver plated cup at first glance. On very close examination it is revealed to be non-tarnishing nickel, polished to a high sheen which makes it very much more useful and a heck of a lot less work!. We use one of these as an ice bucket, equally as a table centrepiece cache pot it looks fantastic and has earned its keep in a very short time.
Cost : £ 125

Pheasant Tea Time China - Sugar Bowl Enjoy your afternoon cuppa from this cheerful set, gaily decorated with proud cock pheasants. Made in England and with sensible sized cups, this is just the job for winter afternoons watching sport on the television. The set comprises 1 pint teapot, half pint jug, sugar bowl, cup and saucer.
Cost : £ 25

Christmas Tree Stocking Hook At last! Someone has come up with a really practical idea! Stocking hooks to suspend the hopeful stocking from the mantelpiece. It saves no end of bother with tacks and hammers and so on, made from silver plated metal it will become an essential part of your Christmas, wait and see!
Cost : £ 35

Miniature Ceramic Frog Band Froggy would a wooing go….presumably to the strains of this delicious frog band! Made from porcelain and cute as anything, these guys are fun for your mantelpiece.
Cost : £ 35

Pair of Silver Plated Berry spoons Glamorous additions to your sideboard, and practical to boot! These traditional silver plated and gilt spoons have been given as anniversary and wedding presents since Victorian times and with good reason. The raised decoration of berries and leaves signal growth and fertility and the gilding protects the plate from acid in fruit. Both for jam and for serving summer berry desserts, these spoons are ideal.
Cost : £ 49

Leather Tray This genuine leather tray is handy for carrying drinks and is so very smart with meticulous stitching along all the seams that it could revolutionise your desk when used for papers/invoices etc.
Cost : £ 65

Painted Wood Breakfast Tray My idea of heaven! The newspaper, coffee, crisp toast and a pretty breakfast in bed tray... This is a well priced and attractive tray with folding supports that tuck neatly over your knees. Dress it up with a tray cloth, nice china and a little vase of flowers and you will find your spare room booked until next Christmas!
Cost : £ 39

Real Ruby & Gold Bug Pin A mini swarm of precious jewelled bugs! One of the bugs is created using yellow sapphires for his body as well as diamonds, these stones are hand selected and set into 18carat gold, the other bug features glittering crimson rubies also set into gold. These are truly heirloom pieces. For a gift to a Godchild or an 18th birthday or anniversary present what could be more acceptable. Available separately but glorious together these are proper and valuable gems which will be treasured by the wearer.
Cost : £ 265

Mosaic Bistro Set Life can be fun and it can be full of colour and your patio needs these jolly items to cheer you up! A table and two chairs, and for even greater effect a mirror for the pool changing room perhaps, or a tray (discontinued) for the odd glass of wine. Such fun, so nicely made by hand, using pretty ceramic tiles set into plaster supported with cream painted metal. These would also delight a young girl in her bedroom or create a happy mood in the bathroom, the choice is yours.Mosaic Tray now discontinued
Cost : £ 345

Forest Acorn Brooch Acorns seem to be an ever popular motif for jewellery. Pure silver and gold leaf combine to give a lovely sheen to this brooch which is such a clever design, neither too contemporary or too old fashioned.
Cost : £ 35

Refillable Silver BallpointPen Refillable Silver BallpointPenSubtle, neatly made and something that will become an indispensable part of your handbag! This silver ballpoint pen is a sturdy and useful item, perfect for a lady or a man and being of such heavy silver you miss it when it is not around. It takes a standard refill too!Silver and Mop letter openerYou might as well enjoy opening letters from your bank, even if the contents are not up to much. This delightfully styled silver hall marked letter opener is an elegant reminder of how breakfast used to be in the great houses, the post delivered on a silver tray, a butler discreetly preferring such a letter opener to his employer. Kedgeree anyone?
Cost : £ 29

Ceramic Rose Planter - Oval (discontinued) Ceramic Rose Planter - OvalTry this little ceramic sweetie in your bathroom or bedroom to hold such essentials as cotton wool or a posy of fresh garden flowers. The oval shape is unusual and eye catching and will make itself useful in so many ways.Ceramic Rose Planter -CircularUse this delicate little planter to hide an ugly plastic flower pot from the garden centre and enjoy the fresh overall rosebud design in your sitting room. This is a ceramic gem which lends itself to so many rooms in the house and will enhance them all.Oval Planter now discontinued
Cost : £ 26

Silver Duck Pin Cushion This hallmarked ducky pin cushion will be the perfect gift for a keen needlewoman this Christmas. Based on a Victorian original this is a very pretty and practical gift.
Cost : £ 25

Silver Fox Paperweight Charlie fox will keep all the stray papers tidy on your desk! He is made of sterling silver and is finely modelled with excellent detail.
Cost : £ 110

Royal Cebony Candle Snuffler Douse candles in style with this most grand of snuffers. A crown on the turned handle makes all the difference to the overall appearance of this practical item.
Cost : £ 15

Limoges Watering Can Treat the gardener in your family to a fine Limoges porcelain box they can treasure for ever. This watering can encloses a small green frog and fastens with a gilded floral clasp.
Cost : £ 125

Pink Alpaca Cover With Hot Water Bottle Bring comforting style to your tootsies with this matching set of softest alpaca bedsocks and the toning hottie cover in pink or blue. The cuddle factor is tremendous and warm toes are a must, go on! Treat yourself!
Cost : £ 39

Toile Collection Here is a clever idea, a pink toile draught excluder which will actually fit your door! The excluder is carefully fashioned with both a large and slimmer side. Place the slim side under the door and it will fit snugly in the gap. This matches the heart doorstop for the complete look!
Cost : £ 85

Ceramic Cache Pot A medium sized cache pot for those essential house plants that keep us all sane during dark winter months. Prettily decorated with a bird design this is a good robust planter.
Cost : £ 49

Blue Genova Jewellery Roll A suite of leather treasures for the summer. In a choice of ice blue or rose pink, a handbag beautifully fitted with zipped pockets and a mobile telephone pouch, is offered alongside the matching jewellery roll. For the business woman, we bring fashion to the boardroom with a document case which is perfect for presentations and which accommodates A4 files, has card slots and three pockets for papers. All these wonderful leather goods are fully lined and have good quality zips. Highly recommended!
Cost : £ 39

Ceramic Nibbles Dishes On Tray A charming set of brightly coloured ceramic dishes on a tray for the serving of tidbits before meals. Perfect for olives or nuts and of course for dips as well. Ideal for alfresco entertaining or supper indoors, a really versatile and well priced set.
Cost : £ 39

Hand Painted Round Mahogany Table Here is a new and precious addition to the range of furniture offered by Ancestral Collections. A most enchanting small table with delicate flowers hand painted onto the satinwood top and with inlaid elegant legs to complete the appealing design. As a focal point beside a sofa or beside a bed, nothing could be more attractive.
Cost : £ 325

3 Nesting Tables Three tables in one. Such a brilliant notion. Use the bigger table on its own or when the telly supper call, just slide out the two smaller versions underneath, rotate the legs onto their supporting frame and tuck in. The wood is a deep lustrous colour and brass castors on the elegant turned legs enable the larger to be moved with ease.
Cost : £ 235

Faux Lead Planter - Poppy Design A superb choice of fibreglass square planters in three different attractive designs. Whether you veer towards the art nouveau look (poppies) or feel comfortable with the Regency or Griffin approach, you can be confident that each of these is good looking, easy to pick up and carry and amazingly like the lead they are reproducing.Regency planter now discontinued
Cost : £ 59

Limoges Cockatoo Box A charming exotic cockatoo sits on his branch happily surveying his world! Inside this pretty Limoges box is a bunch of berries and the clasp is shaped as a tiny gilded bird.
Cost : £ 145

Blue and White Porcelian Vase Enhance your skill as a flower arranger by using the right container. This elegant porcelain vase has a spreading top so that blossom fall naturally into shape without wire or oasis. Even when empty thisvase is an eye-catcher, and it will cheer up a corner anywhere in your home.
Cost : £ 39

Umbrella Walking Stick Half walking stick and half umbrella. Useful, practical and good looking. The essential companion for rambles in the countryside this summer.
Cost : £ 39

Roses Draught Excluder Keep spring draughts at bay with this floral rose draught excluder. Just the job for a door out into the garden, this is a very pretty way to make yourself more comfortable!
Cost : £ 39

Pair Of Silver Plated Jam Spoon Glamorous additions to your sideboard, and practical to boot! These traditional silver plated and gilt spoons have been given as anniversary and wedding presents since Victorian times and with good reason. The raised decoration of berries and leaves signal growth and fertility and the gilding protects the plate from acid in fruit. Both for jam and for serving summer berry desserts, these spoons are ideal.
Cost : £ 29

Leather Tissue Box Holder Ideal for a man's office or dressing room, this smart stitched real leather tissue box makes a mundane item into a fashion statement!
Cost : £ 65

Aussie Waxed Hat - Medium We have all seen them but they can prove elusive in the shops. A good Aussie waxed green hat that will protect you in all sorts of weather and look pretty smart in Sainsbury’s.
Cost : £ 21

Spin the Bottle Wine Charms With Coasters And Game Keep the glass you started the evening with and have a laugh at the same time. Glass charms and a fun game to make the party go!
Cost : £ 27

Black Velvet Embroided Coat This is a stunning evening coat, wear it over jeans or a long dress, keep it on all evening and bring a faintly bohemian air to your surroundings. This beautifully embroidered coat, made from soft black velvet has a trimming of faux fur along the leading edge. Everyone should have one of these. Available in sizes ***********
Cost : £ 215

Pink Alpaca Bed Socks Bring comforting style to your tootsies with this matching set of softest alpaca bedsocks and the toning hottie cover in pink or blue. The cuddle factor is tremendous and warm toes are a must, go on! Treat yourself!
Cost : £ 39

Silver Fox Cufflinks Very smart cufflinks made from sterling silver in the form of foxes masks with links and a bar at the back. The reason we put a bar on the back is to make it easier for the person dressing you when you are both late for dinner.
Cost : £ 109

Glass Beaded Butterflies Set Tiny glass beaded butterflies skim the needles on your tree looking for all the world as though they had just flown in from exotic shores! Brilliant colours and delicate hand work distinguish these charmers from run-of-the mill offerings.
Cost : £ 31

Crystal Drop Earrings This elegant set of brooch and wizard drop earrings are all that is needed to dress up and feel a million dollars on an evening out. Handmade in France, based on an Edwardian design, faintly art deco, and with the same fine attention to detail with minute Swarovski crystals in a floral pattern, this is a very pretty set. Silver plated copper and Swarovski crystals.Please note: For health and hygiene reasons earrings are non-returnable
Cost : £ 39

Good Shots Never Grow Old … Cushion A painful truth but a good present for a shooting man! This well made cushion contains a removable pad and is made using the best piped cotton twill.
Cost : £ 49

Asterite Frog I never could quite bring myself to touch, let alone kiss, a frog on the off chance of some weedy youth appearing in tights and a puff of smoke. This has all changed. You will long to embrace this fantastic model of a frog. He is carved by hand from a realistic green asterite and has a "Take me home" expression that will melt your heart at twenty paces, go on, give him room in the cabinet and bring yourself a great deal of pleasure.
Cost : £ 35

Velvet Floor Cushion - Crimson Floor cushions can really save your bacon when unexpected guests turn up! Admittedly they have to be a bit limber to sit down and then get up again but what a good idea for a party. We loved these rich colours of crimson, gold and green and feel they will fit in with any decorative scheme. The soft velour is lovely to touch and the whole impression is one of great luxury. Gold and Green Cushions
Cost : £ 45

Green and Amber Pendant Necklace/Glasses holder Two jobs in one! Firstly an original and attractive necklace garnished with crystals in a mix of green and gold and secondly a very neat way to hold your specs and prevent them getting lost! There is no rule that says you can't be elegant and practical at the same time!
Cost : £ 74

Gilded Wrought Iron Fire Guard A thoroughly sensible cast iron black and gilt fireguard. This is a heavy piece which will serve you well for years. Finely scrolled with three panels it is a traditional type and very handsome.
Cost : £ 159