My Antique World

The Antiques connecting our past with our daily life in the most beautiful way. Stay in touch with your roots, with your tradition and meet another cultures and learn more about them.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

The object of day: Painted St George cabinet

St George cabinet by William Morris 1861-1862 The mahogany, pine and oak cabinet, with copper mounts was designed by Philip Webb and p...

Monday, February 20, 2012

The object of the day: Japanese pattens

Wooden Japanese pattens Pattens were worn to raise the walker above muddy or wet ground. They are worn with Japanese socks, or tabi, ...

Saturday, February 18, 2012

William Morris "Fruit" and "Wreath" wallpaper designs

'Fruit' or 'Pomegranate' Design This early wallpaper design by William Morris (1834-1896) is known as 'Fruit' ...

The object of the day: 19th century leather fireman helmet

19th century leather fireman helmet A fireman of the Birmingham Alliance Fire Office wore this helmet. At this time brigades were priva...

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Whitefriars glassware

In 1720, a glasshouse was established on part of the site of the former medieval 'White Friars' monastery, situated south of Fleet...

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