Home of the hog
Some pigs get lucky as to where they live, such as the boar that got to be on the crest of Haddon Hall, the most beautiful and best...
An Ode to Fruit
While the world has been fighting a bug, I am fighting off my own passing cold with lots and lots of fruit. Which is a nice coincidence...
Tobacco leaves, 3 times
Last week I showed a wonderful reproduction of two tulip vases, today I have another very interesting reproduction... and this time the...
Fresh tulips
These tulip vases were popular in the early 19th Century and were made by unknown Staffordshire potters. But these particular ones have...
Have your five-a-day
Are you concerned about getting your five-a-day? This vase will provide any fruit you need... When I first saw this sublime Minton vase I...
The secret message of grass
Who could ever guess that the peaceful "Grass" design of this very rare Belleek cabaret set carries a secret message from turbulent...