Some recent stock

I have had a little summer holiday from my eBay shop, but have recently added a few items which have been rather difficult to part with.  Most of the items are French, and exactly the sort of thing I love to use at home, or at least covet and store away, getting them out occasionally for a stroke or a hug... light fittings, pin cushions, handbags and embroidered textiles ...ooh, I just love them...

A decadent tole ceiling lamp - perfect for a bedroom or hall - 1970s bling!
now sold

a pair of early 19th century French lead & metal lanterns - winging their way to USA as we speak
now sold

A fabulous pair of wall candle holders - SO French!  In metal and gesso holders, perfect for any frou-frou setting... now sold

A huge Lourdes rosary - with rustic, raw wood and naively carved rose beads and crucifix, dating from the end of 19thc
now sold

Beautiful Pierette pin cushion - I love her wagging finger!  Perfect in every way...
now sold

A striking Art Deco postcard/photo album, in mock shagreen, with metal deco finishes
now sold

A royal blue satin and black velvet cushion cover, with embroidered silk flowers in the centre
now sold

A great 1960s handbag, with nice, crisp closure and pristine interior - i don't think it has ever been used Now Sold

A padded French silk and hand painted hanky or lingerie holder,  with the sweetest Dutch scene
now sold

Well, the link to my eBay page is here - if you would like any more info, just ask!

Have a good week!  

Some vintage beauties from the thirties

Sorry, but these two journals are now sold

All these society beauties are from a couple of large Art magazines from 1935/6. The publication called "L'Illustration' was a journal that was terribly expensive at the time, and very Art Deco in style.

It contained many articles about art and culture but the main interest for me is the sheer number of wonderful prints and illustrations inside. some of the prints were mounted and made to be removed for framing, some were to merely illustrate a point or two in an article.

There are also many black and white adverts - cars, perfumes, fashion, travel - all giving a little insight into life in the pre-war era - but only for the wealthy of course!

I have some for sale - two of which are in my Ebay shop here and here, but I do have more, still to be listed.