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18″ Edwardian rose brass bolt
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Sertum Orchidaceum by John Lindley 1838
£95 eachSertum Orchidaceum by John Lindley 1838
Spectacular large-scale prints of the most beautiful known Orchids selected, selected by John Lindley, perhaps the greatest early orchidologist, drawn by Sarah Anne Drake and lithographed by Maxime Gauci. Although John Lindley is now known as a botanist of wide accomplishments, the study of orchids had been an area of special interest to him from early in his career when he was employed by the orchid specialist William Cattley.£95 each -
Set of oak and wrought iron larder hooks
£250Set of oak and wrought iron larder hooks
hand-forged hooks on a characterful salvaged board, the four hooks applied to an old oak board£250 -
Felt Flags
£95Felt Flags
It was between 1905 and 1910 that tobacco companies in America, began inserting textile items into their cigarette and tobacco products at a time when there was much competition between the tobacco companies and advertising was important to entice new customers, and build brand loyalty. This may have been a direct marketing strategy to entice women into smoking cigarettes, as women were encouraged to gather up these small textiles inserts from spouses or friends and sew them into useful and beautiful items for the home, including quilts, pillows and table covers.£95